Don’t Ditch Your Old Lamp Until You Have Seen These 15 Inspiring Ideas to Repurpose Lamps
If you are ready to ditch one of your lamps because it is no longer working or it just doesn’t match your home decor style anymore, then take one minute before you throw it out and check out this list of 15 genius ways to upcycle lamps.
Did you know there are a gazillion ways to reuse and repurpose old lamps and their parts into fun and useful new things? Turn your chandelier into a bird feeder, use that old lamp shade as a garden support, or make beautiful decorations with old lamp parts.
1. From Chandelier to Hanging Planter
I love this Chandelier Planter. It is so pretty. When spray-painting your chandelier, you can make interesting combinations between the color of the chandelier and the plants you are planting in the small pots. It is a show-stopper on your patio, for sure.
2. Make a Topiary from a Lamp Shade
When you remove the fabric from an old tabletop lampshade you will be left with a bare metal frame. This can be the perfect starting point for growing a Topiary from ivy plants.
Find the project instructions here: From Lampshade to Topiary
3. Create a Two Tiered Planter From Glass Lampshades
You are in luck if you can find several old lamp globes in different sizes. Turn them into a Two Tiered Planter that is perfect for a succulent collection.
4. Make a Wind Chime From a Lampshade
Another idea for the bare frame of an old-fashioned lampshade. When the fabric is removed, and the shade is painted in a fun color, it can be quickly turned into a cute Wind Chime by adding beads and colorful sticks.
5. Make Cute Candle Holders
These shabby chic candle holders are made from antique light fixtures. What great vision!
6. Make Japanese Fishing Floats From Old Glass Lamp Globes
Another one of those excellent DIY lampshade ideas is to make decorating accessories. Old glass lamp globes are turned into the perfect summer decoration. This DIY craft with old lamps is a lot of fun, and the DIY Japanese Fishing Floats will be your favorite beach house decorations for years to come.
Get the Full DIY Tutorial: DIY Fishing Floats
7. Make an Airplant Planter From an Old Glass Lamp Shade
You will never have to wonder what to do with old glass globes because they are perfect for making an air plant planter. Glass lamp globes are perfect for turning into an Air Plant Container or succulent planter. The clear glass lets in light and is waterproof.
8. Turn a Pendant Shade into a Hanging Basket
This Pendant Planter is a fun planter idea for your deck or patio. The square shape of the old lampshade makes for an attractive container for hanging plants.
These Fabric Bowls made from lampshades and fabric scraps look very pretty on the kitchen countertop. I love that you can make them in any style that fits your home by choosing the right fabric. They are pretty easy to make, too.
10. Turn it Into a Basket
Sometimes, just stripping an old lamp back to your desired part is all you need. This Chicken Wire Basket is such a great DIY lamp project.
11. Repurpose Glass Light Shades Into a Mirror
Repurpose old glass lamp shades into something completely new. Can you believe this Mirror started out life as a glass lampshade! Amazingly good DIY project, don’t you agree.
When you start deconstructing a lamp, you end up with many valuable parts. The bottom ring of a lampshade was reused as the base for this Green Leaf Wreath, recycling at its best!
Find the Tutorial for this: Wreath Idea
13 Make a Bird Feeder From a Chandelier
Old chandeliers are plentiful in thrift stores. In this case, the chandelier is repurposed into a Bird Feeder that will make our feathered friends happy.
See Details for Bird Feeder Here
14. Upcycle an Old Chandelier into a Solar Light
Turn your outdated chandelier into a modern and environment-friendly Solar Light Chandelier for outdoors. I am sure you can do this yourself with the excellent instructions on this site.
15. From Lamp Stand to Bird Bath
This Bird Bath is amazingly made from an old floor lamp and a thrifted dish. Our feathered friends will be very happy with this garden accessory.
