Repurpose Old Floor Lamps

Maybe you re worried that an old lamp could be a fire hazard or it s just so hideously outdated that you have to resist the urge to knock it off the table accidentally every time you dust.

Repurpose old floor lamps.

I gutted it removing all of the old wiring. Old ladder into bookshelf. See more ideas about diy bird bath bird bath garden crafts. Jun 29 2013 explore sheryl cramer s board repurpose lamps followed by 172 people on pinterest.

The amber colored facing has a lovely luster and we particularly like the stylized tulip relief. Because this floor lamp had some rust on it i did have to do some prep work. Repurpose ideas for 60 regular household items. Repurpose an old floor lamp into an outdoor solar light march 22 2016.

Gut the floor lamp by removing all the wiring. Repurpose old lamps into a side table. Floor lamp redo floor lamp makeover floor lamp base antique floor lamps pole lamps vintage lighting lamp bases repurposed flooring. Paint a base to turn it into shelf decor.

Repurposed lamp cake plate. This planter is made from an old adjustable lamp and it s perfect for adding a bit of contemporary charm to any room. Take the wiring out of old lamps and turn them into candlesticks. Repurpose old lamps from inside to outdoor solar lights.

Even if you are simply redecorating a room planning your lighting scheme should be at the top of your to do list. Use a wire brush to. Try to recognize the repurposed materials in the pictures and upcycle yourself. The lamp on the right appears to be made from an architectural fragment.

Lighting is such an important part of the design process. The repurposed lamp on the left we think that s an old trombone without a slide shows just how sculptural a musical instrument can look. But i got such a great deal on it paying only 5 so i didn t mind doing a little prep work. If an old lamp doesn t work that s usually a pretty good sign that you should think about getting a new one unless you just need to replace a bulb.

Repurposed floor lamps make great patio solar lights. All you do is remove the bulb and the lamp hardware from inside the floor lamp and then find a plant that will fit nicely into that spot. So if you want to go green repurposing should be one of your goals. Step by step tutorials to help you repurpose things around your house.

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