17 Creative DIY Lampshade Ideas To Brighten Up Your Room
Creative DIY Lampshade Ideas
Hi, everyone! For those crafters that really enjoy creating something personal for home decor, you’ll want to cruise slowly through this energizing and brightening list of 17 Creative DIY Lampshade Ideas To Brighten Up Your Room.
Every pattern that you see here will help you add a personalized touch to your room’s light fixtures, and it’s going to be a great way to really make every corner of your room special.
There’s a lot of variety here to help you choose something that is going to be special and unique, and fun for every space in your home!
Pretty soon, you’ll be able to enjoy creative DIY lamps and lampshades for every single corner.
For an artistic starting point, why not grab some paint and get to work? One pattern here helps you to create a floral lampshade out of a plain white starting point.
You can create anything you want for your look and feel, and it’s going to be a fun way to let that painter side of you creep out a bit more!
Have you got a t-shirt that you love so much you can’t stand the thought of getting rid of it? Why not use it over a lampshade?
You can use it over a standard shade, and it’s going to be an easy upcycling project to add some originality to your lighting.
You can do a similar style with leggings, which is great for those that love patterned, bright leggings, in particular.
For similar styles, you can try covering lampshades with fabric (great for doing two-tone designs), scrapbooking paper, twine or jute cord, and more.
There is so much potential in the exciting world of these DIY lampshade ideas to beautify your home that you’ll love the sheer adaptability waiting for you.
If you want something a bit more literal in the crafty world, why not create a lampshade entirely out of thin dowels?
It helps you try a totally unique medium, and it’ll be perfect for something entirely unique.
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Explore The Creative DIY Lampshades Below
If you’ve seen enough and you just can’t wait to get started, take a moment to scroll down through the full list of 17 ideas so that you can see which of these is going to be your favorite.
Since they all focus on different materials and mediums, it’s best to really get a sense of what you’re going to be able to create.
Even if you’re new to crafting, still take the time to scroll down through your choices here and see what’s waiting for you.
You never know when the right kind of project is going to bring you adventure and motivation to start creating something exciting and motivating.
When you’ve got just the right project to get you started, click on the link, and you’ll be taken to the designer’s page to get to work.
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DIY Coffee Filter Lamp Shade
Made using coffee filters and glue, this lampshade is easy to make and adds a unique, organic touch to any room. Perfect for a low-cost home decor upgrade.
Designer: Unspecified through Shelterness
Materials Used:
- Coffee Filters
- Hot Glue
- Lamp Shade Frame
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Artist’s Palette-Inspired Floral Lampshade
A perfect blend of art and nature, this lampshade will be a perfect addition to any home.
Designer: Jennifer of Jennifer Rizzo
Materials Used:
- Paint
- Plain White Lampshade
- Brush
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Custom Lampshade
This DIY project is a great way to upcycle an old t-shirt and add a unique and personal touch to any room.
Designer: Makely of Makely
Materials Used:
- Cotton t-shirt
- Adhesive
- pressure-sensitive styrene
- Top & bottom spider lampshade rings
- Tacky white glue
- Lots of binder clips
- A molding stick or other glue-spreading tool
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Slide Lampshade
Create a vintage-inspired slide lampshade using pictures or images for a unique and personalized lighting experience. This DIY project is a great way to give new life to an old lampshade and add a touch of nostalgia to any room.
Designer: Katie of Red Horse West
Materials Used:
- Slides
- Light Box
- Vellum
- Archival Double-Sided Tape
- Book Binding Tape
- Utility Knife
- Straight Edge
- Cutting Mat
- Carpenter’s Square
- Scissors
- Bone Knife
- Lamp
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Turn Leggings Into A Lampshade
Transform your old leggings into a unique and trendy lampshade with this easy DIY tutorial. Add a personal touch to your home decor and repurpose your clothes at the same time.
Designer: Mandi of Vintage Revivals
Materials Used:
- Small Lampshade
- Tights or Leggings
- Hot Glue Gun
- Scissors or Rotary Cutter
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
DIY Rattan Style Lamp Upcycle
Add a touch of bohemian style to your home decor with this easy DIY lamp upcycle. Using minimal materials, you can give your old lamp a fresh new look in no time.
Designer: Emily Connett of Dossier
Materials Used:
- Old Lamp or Drum Style Lampshade
- Thin Timber Dowels
- Raffia
- Hot Glue
- Wood Stain & Spray Paint
- Cutters
- Scissors
- Sandpaper
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
DIY Faux Flower Lampshade
Learn how to create a beautiful and unique lampshade using faux flowers with this step-by-step DIY tutorial. Using artificial flowers and a few simple supplies, you can make a one-of-a-kind lampshade that will add a touch of elegance to any room.
Designer: Kate Albrecht and Joey Zehr of Mr. Kate
Materials Used:
- Lampshade
- Faux Flowers
- Stems
- Hot Glue Gun
- Scissors
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Covering Lampshades
Using the paper of your choice, such as decorative scrapbook paper or wallpaper, and a few basic supplies, you can quickly and easily create a personalized lampshade that will add a touch of charm to any room.
Designer: Heidi of Hammer Like A Girl
Materials Used:
- Spray Paint
- Scissors
- Glue
- Verathane
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
DIY Floral Lampshade
This tutorial will guide you through the process of covering a lampshade with floral fabric for a stunning floral design.
Designer: Erica Chan Coffman of Honestly WTF
Materials Used:
- One yard of floral fabric plus 1/6 yard of fabric frot rim
- a metal lampshade frame
- double-sided fabric tape
- needle & thread
- scissors
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Nut Container DIY Lampshade
Using an empty nut container and a few other materials, you can make a stylish lampshade that will add a touch of warmth to any room. This project is easy to make and a great way to repurpose an old nut container.
Designer: Candice of The Rehab Diaries
Materials Used:
- Two cylinders cut from a nut container
- Aidea cloth cross-stitch fabric (Michaels)
- Acrylic Paint
- Good Glue
- Embroidery Floss
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
DIY Twine Lampshade
Add a natural, rustic touch to your home decor with this DIY twine lampshade tutorial. Using twine and a few other supplies, you can create a custom lampshade that will complement any room.
Designer: Geneva of Collective Gen
Materials Used:
- lampshade
- Twine
- Glue Gun
- Scissors
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Lamp Shade From Scratch
This project allows you to choose your own design and colors to match your decor. It is a bit more involved than other DIY lampshade projects but the results can be very rewarding.
Designer: Sheena of Bean In Love
Materials Used:
- Spray Glue
- Scissors
- Thin Marker or Pencil
- Hot Glue Gun and Sticks
- An Extra Pair of Hands
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
DIY Sisal Shade
Using sisal rope and a few other supplies, you can create a custom lampshade that will complement any room. This project is easy to make and can be completed in a few simple steps, perfect for those who love natural materials and rustic style.
Designer: Kim of Sand And Sisal
Materials Used:
- A lampshade (new or old)
- 1/4 inch sisal rope (approximately 2 rolls)
- a hot glue gun and hot glue sticks
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Dollar Store DIY Lampshade
This project is easy to make, affordable, and a great way to repurpose a basket and scraps of fabric. This is also a cost-effective way to update your home decor and is perfect for those who love to DIY on a budget.
Designer: Christy of Gather Lemons
Materials Used:
- Fabric Scraps
- 6″ Strips
- Dollar Store Baskets
- Lamp
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Doily Covered Lamp Shade Project
Give an old and beat-up lampshade a new life with this DIY doily covered lamp shade tutorial. It’s a great way to repurpose an old lampshade and add a unique touch to your home decor.
Designer: Elsie Larson of A Beautiful Mess
Materials Used:
- Old Beat Up Lamp Shade
- Doilies
- Embroidery Floss
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Lamp Revamp
Revamp an outdated 80’s brass lamp with this DIY lampshade tutorial. It’s easy to make, affordable, and perfect for those who love to mix vintage and modern styles.
Designer: Steph of Steph’s Silver Boxes
Materials Used:
- 80’s Brass Lamp
- Glossy White Spray
- Aluminum Foil
- Mod Podge
- Map
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
Diamond Ribbon Lampshade
This project is easy to make and can be completed in a few simple steps, perfect for a table lamp, it will give it a touch of glamor and elegance.
Designer: Unspecified through Curdly
Materials Used:
- 10 yards of Cotton Herringbone ribbon (color: peony)
- lampshade (8″ H x 9″ W)
- chopstick
- hot glue gun and sticks
- tape measure
- pencil
Completion Time: Unspecified
Size: Unspecified
Format: Written
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