22 Diy Lampshades You Can Make at Home ...

By Eliza • Feb 23, 2015 • MD

A great lampshade can make any room in your house look just the way you want it to. Unfortunately, it can be hard to find exactly what you want in stores. That's why DIY lampshades are so perfect. You can modify an inexpensive lampshade so that it looks exactly the way you need it to for your space. Here are some fabulous, and easy ways, to create the masterpiece you need to deck out your living room, bedroom or office. Get ready to be impressed!

1. Coat the inside of a Lampshade with Glitter

Coat the inside of a Lampshade with Glitter Via 31 Home Decor Hacks That ...
Make any room sparkle and shine by spraying a couple of coats glitter spray paint to the inside of the lampshade. Cool, right?

3. Strings of Beads

Strings of Beads Via HOW TO - Bohemian Beaded ...
Adhere a bunch of strings of beads to your lampshade ring. It adds a ton of great color to your rooms.

4. Decorated with Buttons

Decorated with Buttons Via Cool Lamp Shade Ideas - ...
Extra buttons can be used to make your lampshade look spectacular. I love this look, don't you?

5. Shade Made from Paint Stirrers

Shade Made from Paint Stirrers Via Do It Yourself: Lampshade Tutorials ...
Paint stirrers are free and you can use them to make this fantastic looking lampshade. Stain or paint it any color you want it to be.

6. Buttons and Paint

Buttons and Paint Via Button Tree Lampshade
Combine a painted design with a few cute buttons to create a lampshade that no one else will have.

9. Fancy Chandelier

Fancy Chandelier Via From a lamp shade. Seriously ...
Make this stunning chandelier by using the frame of an old lampshade.

10. Woven Ribbon Lamp Shade

Woven Ribbon Lamp Shade Via Easy No-Sew Ribbon Projects
Mix and match your favorite colors of ribbon to create this adorable woven look.

11. Showcase a Pattern

Showcase a Pattern Via Awesome DIY Nursery Decor Tutorials ...
I love this fancy globe light, don't you? You can make this pretty easily at home. I want one for every room of my house.

12. Shabby Chic Rosette Lamp Shade

Shabby Chic Rosette Lamp Shade Via Simply Ciani: Diy Shabby Chic ...
Isn't this lovely? I would love it in my office or on my nightstand. Use any color of rosettes you want to make it match your room.

14. Wrap a Strip of Burlap around Your Lampshade

Wrap a Strip of Burlap around Your Lampshade Via Dimples and Tangles: My Fall ...
This can be done in just a couple of minutes and gives you a look that will get everyone talking.

16. DIY Photo Lamp

DIY Photo Lamp Via DIY Photo Lamp
Put some of your favorite photos on display in a new and different way with this fantastic lampshade.

17. Patchwork Lampshade

Patchwork Lampshade Via Patchwork Lampshade
You could do this with fabric scraps and glue, but it would also work pretty well with paper and Modge Podge.

19. Doily Covered Lampshade

Doily Covered Lampshade Via Doily Covered Lampshade Tutorial
This is beautiful. Scout your local thrift store to find doilies if you don't have any lying around.

20. Ruffle Lamp

Ruffle Lamp Via 20 DIY Lamp Makeovers - ...
Who doesn't love ruffles? This would be great in a little girl's bedroom or on a vanity table.

22. Jellyfish

Jellyfish Via Alternative Eagle: DIY lampshade
You can pretty much assume that no one else is going to have a jellyfish lamp like this one.

What does your favorite lamp look like? I hope that you've found some great ideas for turning your old worn out lamps into something really great. Which idea is your favorite?

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  • Kashish

    2015-02-23T19:21:29.146Z

    Wow! These are so awesome!
  • Misty

    2015-02-23T21:20:31.219Z

    Loves these!
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