--- title: "22 Diy Lampshades You Can Make at Home ..." description: "Coat the inside of a Lampshade with Glitter; NYC Skyline; Strings of Beads; Decorated with Buttons; Shade Made from Paint Stirrers; More ..." url: "https://diy.allwomenstalk.com/diy-lampshades-you-can-make-at-home/" category: "interior" last_updated: "2026-06-02" --- # 22 Diy Lampshades You Can Make at Home ... 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](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/dg/pw/z2no90vt54da37a21e75f070196216_600x450.jpg) Via [31 Home Decor Hacks That ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/peggy/cheap-and-easy-decorating-hacks-that-are-borderline-geniu?sub=2601289_1629733) Make any room sparkle and shine by spraying a couple of coats glitter spray paint to the inside of the lampshade. Cool, right? ## 2. NYC Skyline ![NYC Skyline](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/yi/vl/ov3fjrb954da37a18f6e1183263128_350x675.jpg) Via [Do It Yourself Projects](https://doityourselfproject.tumblr.com/) Modify your lampshade to showcase your own hometown's skyline. ## 3. 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](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/la/l3/ca4z9gt654da37a2102a4429521202_550x950.jpg) Via [Cool Lamp Shade Ideas - ...](https://www.kidskubby.com/cool-lampshade-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](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sa/jz/dnrszves54da37a252e61124234650_500x2248.jpg) Via [Do It Yourself: Lampshade Tutorials ...](https://www.prettydesigns.com/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](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/rn/nj/goxrdegc54da37a17356c600281054_416x574.jpg) Via [Button Tree Lampshade](https://bustedbutton.com/2012/05/14/button-tree-lampshad/) Combine a painted design with a few cute buttons to create a lampshade that no one else will have. ## 7. Re-cover with Newspaper ![Re-cover with Newspaper](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/tz/z6/ylszku3j54da37a320505125895938_203x412.jpg) Via [24 Creative Ways To Decorate ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/alannaokun/creative-ways-to-decorate-your-place-for-free?sub=2929691_2370721) Some Modge Podge and newspaper can give your lampshade a vintage and unique look. ## 8. Flower Lamp Shade ![Flower Lamp Shade](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qu/il/x7mtewfm54da37a34729a605136177_410x470.jpg) Via [Anthropologie Knock Off: Embellished Lamp ...](https://howtonestforless.com/anthropologie-knock-off-embellished-lamp-shade/) Use up some leftover fabric scraps and art supplies to turn your lampshade into a beautiful garden. ## 9. 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](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/x0/pz/v0sar8d554da37a3b6b31156121694_360x1798.jpg) Via [Easy No-Sew Ribbon Projects](https://www.midwestliving.com/homes/decorating-ideas/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](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/kx/e8/kqfo4mqt54da37a35398f190040669_434x653.jpg) Via [Awesome DIY Nursery Decor Tutorials ...](https://goo.gl/ZTC4Vm) 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](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/xq/pp/a9k31r5v54da37a3dacd0258068124_426x640.jpg) Via [Simply Ciani: Diy Shabby Chic ...](https://goo.gl/aKTzoK) 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. ## 13. Re-cover with an Old Map ![Re-cover with an Old Map](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/lr/dq/qpw936a554da37a4895e5256756135_412x412.jpg) Via [24 Creative Ways To Decorate ...](https://www.buzzfeed.com/alannaokun/creative-ways-to-decorate-your-place-for-free?sub=2929691_2370721) Repurpose an old map by adhering it to the outside of a lampshade. ## 14. Wrap a Strip of Burlap around Your Lampshade ![Wrap a Strip of Burlap around Your Lampshade](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/qc/bt/f0w0qotj54da37a4c2549694890887_452x640.jpg) Via [Dimples and Tangles: My Fall ...](https://www.dimplesandtangles.com/2011/10/my-fall-decor.html) This can be done in just a couple of minutes and gives you a look that will get everyone talking. ## 15. Fabric Ruffles ![Fabric Ruffles](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/iv/pw/w2vmppiu54da37a490bcf007920694_320x400.jpg) Via [Guest Project -- Anthropologie-inspired Ruffled ...](http://tatertotsandjello.com/2011/02/guest-project-anthropologie-inspired.html) This is so cool! It's easy to make and you can customize it with any colors you want. ## 16. DIY Photo Lamp ![DIY Photo Lamp](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/ig/ob/j2u610vy54da37a5282e5337560150_600x900.jpg) Via [DIY Photo Lamp](https://mommymoment.ca/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](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/s2/at/p8hdmell54da37a5109d4078893701_584x872.jpg) Via [Patchwork Lampshade](http://survey-smiles.com/) You could do this with fabric scraps and glue, but it would also work pretty well with paper and Modge Podge. ## 18. Use Cute Fabric to Recover the Shade ![Use Cute Fabric to Recover the Shade](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/sy/ra/glre8sy654da37a4d74c8193693294_268x400.jpg) Via [Beach Vintage: Project Day: Recovering ...](http://beachvintage.blogspot.com/2010/08/project-day-recovering-lamps.html) This technique is super easy and you can finish it in less than an hour. ## 19. Doily Covered Lampshade ![Doily Covered Lampshade](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/y6/x0/oy7yncsv54da37a598e7b202110176_426x640.jpg) Via [Doily Covered Lampshade Tutorial](https://chickenscratchny.com/doily-covered-lampshade/) This is beautiful. Scout your local thrift store to find doilies if you don't have any lying around. ## 20. Ruffle Lamp ![Ruffle Lamp](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/e9/xh/dyamm5aq54da37a5c8471114026402_427x640.jpg) Via [20 DIY Lamp Makeovers - ...](https://www.creationsbykara.com/lamp-shade/) Who doesn't love ruffles? This would be great in a little girl's bedroom or on a vanity table. ## 21. More Ruffles ![More Ruffles](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/if/gx/wpzi9rxe54da37a5b6adf368591696_389x584.jpg) Via [Random thoughts from an incoherent ...](https://www.randomthoughtshome.com/2011/07/ruffled-shade.html) Here's another great example of how you can turn your lampshade into a ruffled masterpiece. ## 22. Jellyfish ![Jellyfish](https://resize.allw.mn/1028x0/filters:format(webp)/filters:quality(70)/content/r5/fd/lc0wuele54da37a5d7ec1972968804_300x332.jpg) Via [Alternative Eagle: DIY lampshade](http://alternativeeagle.blogspot.com/2011/05/diy-lampshade.html) 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. 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