Creative & Cool DIY Lamps and Shades

I used to get so frustrated at not being able to find lamps I liked the looks of. It took me a ridiculously long time to realize that I could update a lamp myself or DIY a lampshade. From paint to transfers, fringe to stitching, and the ever awesome decoupage, lamps can be a lot of fun to update. There are so many easy ways to get the look you want so I’ve rounded up some creative and cool DIY lamps and shades to inspire all of us.

I’ve really been enjoying taking simple (and cheap!) lamps and turning them into pretty pieces for our new house. It’s so much fun to customize them to a particular space. I’m super inspired to try even more after seeing all the neat ideas in this post!

The Easiest DIY Jute Lampshade You’ll Ever Make! – Grillo Designs

How to Make a Fringe Chandelier – Studio DIY

The Power of DIY – A Lamp Redo Tutorial – A Girl and a Glue Gun

How to Update a Lampshade using Rub On Transfers – Albion Gould

How to Drill a Hole in Glass: Recycled Bottle-Turned-Lamp -Happy Hour Projects

DIY Geometric Globe Pendant – Atta Girls Says

DIY Mario Lamp! Nerdy Crafts! – Some of This and That

Quick and Easy Farmhouse Style Burlap Lampshade – Dwelling in Happiness

DIY Beaded Lamp Shade – Jaderbomb

How to Make Your Own DIY Industrial Sconces – Love Create Celebrate

Watercolor Lampshade with Fabric Markers – Mad in Crafts

Thrifty Coastal Lamp Makeover (Trash to Treasure) – Artsy Chicks Rule

Upcycled Thrift Store Lamp Shade – DIY Inspired

Halloween Inspired Lampshades – Albion Gould

Thrift Lamp Re-Vamp – Happy Hour Projects

Up-Cycled Ombre Glass Lamp – That’s What Che Said

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If you’re ready to try out your own lamp DIY, here are some products to get you started!