13 Lamp And Lampshade makeovers
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My local thrift stores always have old lamps and lampshades on the shelves. But usually, the lamps don’t have their original lampshade, and the lampshades available are not the right size, shape, or style.
I learned a long time ago to pass these up. But every once in a while, I find a lamp and a shade to match, and I bring them home.
Lamp and Lampshade Makeovers
The easiest way to update a lamp base is with spray paint. Then, if the lampshade needs an update, decorate it with sisal rope, decoupaged fabric, or felt cutout designs.
Claire from Pillar Box Blue transformed her two favorite materials—old jeans and maps—into a distinctive floor lamp made from denim and maps that now brightens up my living room.
Vicki from 2 Bees in a Pod found this lamp at a Goodwill thrift shop for just $4.50. She gave it a French Country makeover with wood beads and chalk paint to enhance its look.
Spray painting a lamp is super easy. Decorating the lamp shade is a plus.
Learn how to create a gorgeous decoupage lamp with a chic chinoiserie style. This is a timeless look that is easier than you think to make.
Turn a boring lampshade into a fun tropical style lamp with applique felt. This will add a whimsical look to any room!
Discover how to transform a Goodwill lamp using paint with this simple step-by-step DIY tutorial.
Get creative by revamping a lamp from a thrift shop. This original lamp had an Eiffel Tower design, so it was given a beautiful French style makeover perfect for the bedroom.
Christy from Confessions of a Serial DIYer has 3 unique and creative thrift store lamp makeovers.
Get all the details for this Savers thrift store lamp update with a textured stone finish. The result is simply fabulous!
An $8.99 Goodwill lamp find was given a Serena & Lily inspired update with rope ribbon.
Sarah from Sadie Seasongoods nabbed this curved beauty at the thrift store for $2.25. She painted the lamp in a lovely shade of lilac. This is a keeper!
A couple of classic brass lamps found at the Vintage market can be beautifully transformed using just spray paint and wax.
Create a wood bead lamp reminiscent of Pottery Barn using this simple DIY guide. It all starts with a $6 treasure from a thrift shop.
Erin from Lemons, Lavender and Laundry discovered an old silver lamp base for just $5 and transformed it with a farmhouse style.
Author: Kathy Owen
Kathy Owen is the founder of the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion where she shares tutorials on painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds into unique home décor. Her DIY projects have been featured on the Home Depot Blog, Plaid Crafts, Behr Designer Series, and in numerous magazines.
