10 Pendant Lamps Made of Stuff Already in Your House — You Won't Find These in Stores!
I recently upgraded the recessed lights in my kitchen and made my own pendant lamps. And while I love my handmade lights, I've already found other unique, interesting, and beautiful ideas I want to try. Check out these 10 great ideas for creating pendant lamps out of everyday items.
1. Ombre Lamp
Wrap cotton voile around an existing light for ombre goodness, no shade dyeing necessary.
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2. Crystal Decanter Lights
Decanters catch the light in interesting ways, so why hide them in a liquor cabinet or on a shelf? Bring them into the light with this brilliant idea.
3. Rope Lamp
Need a rustic look? You'll just need a frame and some thick twine or rope for this project.
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4. Coffee Filter Light
With its brightness and texture, this awesome light becomes the room's focal point. You'd never know it was made of something as inexpensive as coffee filters.
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5. Eccentric Umbrella Light
Find some inexpensive umbrellas and lights, and you've got everything you need for this unique light arrangement.
6. Mason Jar Chandelier
Who doesn't love the look of Mason jars? This is a great pairing of two styles - rustic (Mason jars) and industrial (open cabling, bare bulb). It's also a guaranteed conversation starter.
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7. Paint Swatch Chandelier
This ombre-inspired, single-hue approach to a chandelier requires nothing but carefully-chosen paint swatches. Choose colors that complement your decor. If you repaint or redecorate a room, it's easy to switch up the chandelier, too.
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8. Beaded Chandelier
You don't have to settle for the off-the-shelf chandeliers. Instead, do the beading yourself. You can choose hue, size, quantity, opacity, and lots of other characteristics to build a chandelier that both complements your decor and is uniquely you.
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9. String Ball Chandelier
String balls are fun projects, and they make visually interesting and bright light fixtures. Even better, they look just as nice outside as they do inside.
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10. Doily Lamp
Not only do doilies make lights visually interesting, but the shadows they throw change the look of a room when day turns to night. Your walls will take on unique textures. It's very romantic.
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- By Jennifer Hadfield
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