10 Inspiring DIY Lamps

Instead of searching endlessly for the perfect lamp for your space, why not make one? All you need is a lamp kit and a bit of innovation. Here are 10 DIY lamps that will inspire you to create your own!

1. Glass Jar Lamp

You can find big glass jars at flea markets and thrift stores. These can easily be turned into a beautiful lamp for a fraction of the price of a store-bought one!

2. Globe Lamp

Give new life to an old globe by transforming it into a lamp! Here’s the tutorial to help you create your own DIY globe lamp.

3. Wood and Pipe Lamp

This rustic DIY lamp was made with a couple of stained 2×4 wood boards and a black iron pipe.

4. Bottle Lamp

Clean up an empty wine bottle and turn it into a sleek and modern DIY lamp!

5. Painted Bottle Lamp

This DIY lamp is similar to the last one, but done with an empty whiskey bottle and elevated with pretty paint swirled inside!

6. Rope Knot Lamp

This beautiful rope knot lamp was inspired by a similar one in Pottery Barn. The result is spectacular and you won’t believe that it was made with some rope, a foam ball, and a copper pipe!

7. Gold Geometric Lamp

Can you believe that this gorgeous lamp is a DIY project? MDF squares were cut up into pentagons and assembled to make this awesome DIY lamp. The tutorial includes a template so you can make your own!

8. Teak and Concrete Lamp

What do you get when you assemble teak strips with a concrete base and an IKEA metal lamp? This cool industrial DIY lamp, of course.

9. Wooden Base Desk Lamp

Take a chunky wooden block and turn it into a cute desk lamp — here’s how! What makes this DIY lamp more fabulous than frumpy is the special cloth-covered electrical cord and the Edison bulb.

10. Stacked Books Table Lamp

Love books? A stack of old books makes an awesome base for an unique DIY lamp!

These DIY lamp tutorials truly prove that you can make a lamp out of practically anything. What other objects could you turn into a lamp?

For more DIY lamp inspiration, check out Top 10 Beautiful DIY Lamps.

“I’m Elisa and I live in Austin, Texas with my husband and our two little girls. I used to teach reading and writing, but now I stay at home with my two kiddos and read and write in my spare time. I also love to undertake DIY projects, find new recipes on Pinterest, and dream about someday finally completing our home. Above all, I love to learn about new things and sharing my new-found knowledge with others.”  

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