Ask any designer, a bit of creative lighting can do wonders for any room of the house. And when it comes to design, a lot of fun can be had in places like children's rooms, backyards and porches, where creating your own DIY lighting can be a lot of fun. Here are 21 examples of great DIY lamps and chandeliers you can easily make at home. Also, it's a great project for the kids on a rainy day. |
1. DIY Recycled TetraBox Lamp |
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2. Plastic Spoon Lamp
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3. Hanger Lights
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4. Gummy Bear Chandelier ((NOTE: These are acrylic gummy bears. Don’t use real ones or they might melt!)
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5. Chandeliers That Turn A Room Into A Forest
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6. Drum Chandelier
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7. Old Bike Parts Turned Into A Chandelier
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8. Carved African Gourd (Calabash) Lamps
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9. Hat Lamps
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10. Paper Orb Lights
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11. Grater Lights
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12. Doily Lamp
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13. Silverware Lights
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14. Cloud Night Lights
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15. Globe Lights
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16. Cup Lights
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17. DIY Yarn Lampshade
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18. Pop Top Lampshade
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19. Paper Starburst Pendant Light
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20. Wine Bottle Lights
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21. Plastic Bottle Chandelier
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