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DIY Crystal Orb Chandelier Knockoff

Written by Cass

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Designer lighting is so lovely to drool over, but the prices are enough to make your heart stop! So it’s a match made in heaven when you find a piece that you love that is totally DIY-able! Just see how our guest today saved a whole lotta cash by creating a knockoff of the gorgeous crystal orb chandelier from Restoration Hardware:
How to create a crystal orb chandelier like Restoration Hardware | Vintage Romance Style featured on Remodelaholic.com #knockoff #chandelier #lighting #diy

 
Starting with a thrift store chandelier saved Teryn some money, but you can even start with a purchased one (like these under $100) and end up with a look you love at a price you can afford! If Restoration Hardware isn’t your style, try one of these other lovely DIY chandeliers (and read below for instructions on making your own RH chandelier).
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And give Teryn a warm welcome back to Remodelaholic! [You can see her first guest appearance (her gorgeous bathroom makeover!) here.]

 

How to Make a Crystal Orb Chandelier Like Restoration Hardware’s
by Teryn from Vintage Romance Style

 
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H,i I’m Teryn from Vintage Romance Style.  DIY + women’s lifestyle to help you live your happiest life. My saying is always “Your home doesn’t have to be expensive to make you happy.” Also your home doesn’t have to be a carbon copy of anything you see. Whether it be magazines, stores or even other blogs. Be unique and decorate like YOU love it!  Grab a cup of coffee or a cherry coke and hop on over to my blog to find even more home decor inspiration on a budget, recipes, crafts and beauty!
crystal orb chandelier diy, Vintage Romance Style featured on Remodelaholic
 
Today I am beyond excited to share my first ever Restoration Hardware knockoff!
 
I love everything Restoration Hardware but not their prices.
 
I was looking at their amazing website when I came across this.
restoration hardware chandelier, Vintage Romance Style featured on Remodelaholic
 
Restoration Hardware Crystal Orb Chandelier for $2700!
 
I knew their had to be a way to DIY on a budget!
 
So I started researching and slept on it for a few nights to figure out the easy as pie way to do it.
 
Let me tell you, it was pretty simple and once you figure it out, it only took me about an hour!
 
I’ve seen other complex tutorials but this one is not!
 
Here is what you need:

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1. A flea market or thrift store chandelier. Mine is vintage from a flea market a few years ago.
chandelier before, Vintage Romance Style featured on Remodelaholic
 
2. High tensile fencing wire around $20. I actually got mine from Lowes by the fencing section outdoors.
use fencing wire to create crystal orb chandelier
 
3. Big pliers to cut the very thick wire.
tools to make a crystal orb chandelier, Vintage Romance Style featured on Remodelaholic
I used Kobalt 9 inch Linesman Pliers from Lowes (you can also find them on Amazon). They are HIGH leverage pliers. $13
 
4. Spray paint that matches your chandelier.
spray paint crystal orb chandelier, Vintage Romance Style featured on Remodelaholic
I used Valspar metallic gold from Lowes. $5
 
Here’s how I did it…
 
1. I stood on a chair and took the wire and put a circle of it around top to bottom to see how big you want your circle. Clip the wire 2 inches longer than what you need and safely get off the chair.
how to create a crystal orb chandelier like Restoration Hardware step 1, Vintage Romance Style featured on Remodelaholic
you will have what look like this wire circle.
 
This first circle will be your template for all the others.
I HAVE 8 ARMS ON MY CHANDELIER SO I CUT 4 CIRCLE FOR THE BASE OF THE BALL. Then I cut 3 more to make it more orb like.
 
So for an 8 armed chandelier use 7 wire circles.
 
how to create a crystal orb chandelier like Restoration Hardware step 2, Vintage Romance Style featured on Remodelaholic
Hold the end of the wire and bend it down. Do this to both sides of the circle.
Once the first circle is made, make 6 more circles using the 1st one as a template.
 
Once your circles are done take them outside to spray paint.
how to create a crystal orb chandelier like Restoration Hardware step 3, Vintage Romance Style featured on Remodelaholic
Spray paint one side and let it dry then flip them over and spray paint the other side. Let the 2nd side dry and then you are ready to put them on your chandelier!
 
You will put the first 4 on to make the foundation. Pick one arm of the chandelier and make the circle line up with the direct opposite arm until all 8 arms are taken up by 4 wire circles. Hook each of the 4 circles to the top.
how to create a crystal orb chandelier like Restoration Hardware step 4, Vintage Romance Style featured on Remodelaholic
*1-4 wire will be vertical circles. I was so excited I forgot to snap a picture of the first 4.
 
how to create a crystal orb chandelier like Restoration Hardware step 5, Vintage Romance Style featured on Remodelaholic
5-7 will be hooked on eachother.
 
how to create a crystal orb chandelier like Restoration Hardware step 6, Vintage Romance Style featured on Remodelaholic
 
#5 is horizontal and 6&7 cris cross eachother.
 
The reason why these hold on is because it is a tight squeeze and they hook onto each other holding everything tight.
 
Once you have all 7 on your can tweak the spacing and make sure everything is holding nice and tight and you are done!
 
how to create a crystal orb chandelier like Restoration Hardware, Vintage Romance Style featured on Remodelaholic
 
diy tutorial for restoration hardware crystal orb chandelier, Vintage Romance Style featured on Remodelaholic
 
how to make a Restoration Hardware crystal orb chandelier, Vintage Romance Style featured on Remodelaholic

 

COST BREAK DOWN:

Valspar spray paint- $5

High tensile wire- $20

High leverage wire cutters- $13

Chandelier- It depends if you already have one, buy it brand new or from a thrift store/flea market

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Wall color- Valspar CREAM IN MY COFFEE

Typography wall art- you can check out my tutorial HERE

Mirror- from a local thrift store

Cream curtains- luxury table cloths from Homegoods

See what else I created with those curtains/table cloths HERE !

 

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LOVE the look, Teryn! Thanks for sharing!!

Remodelaholics, be sure to check out Vintage Romance Style for more lovely budget-friendly DIYs, like dyed dropcloth curtains or a pink cuckoo clock!

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Published: September 12, 2014Filed Under: Before and After, Decorate, Dining Rooms, Guest Bloggers, How To, Tutorials Tagged: chandelier, Guest Bloggers, Knock Offs, Lighting

About Cass

Cassity started Remodelaholic with her husband, Justin, to share their love for knocking out walls together. Since then, Remodelaholic has become a great community and resource for all those wanting to know how to make their builder-grade home BEAUTIFUL on a budget!


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Comments

  1. darrielle Tennenbaum says

    September 12, 2014 at 11:25 am

    Genius! Looks so pretty!

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  2. Hannelore says

    September 13, 2014 at 2:42 am

    Like your copy much better than the original!

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  3. Lingga says

    March 6, 2016 at 6:36 am

    What kind of wire that you use To make the outside part of the chandelier? thanks

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