Light Up Your Life: Create Your Own Unique and Stylish DIY Lamps Today!

If you need a little extra light in your home, you are going to love these ideas for DIY lamps and lampshades. From wood shim light shades to gorgeous ruffled ribbon lampshades that add elegance to any room. I know you will find a few ideas you want to replicate at home to shine a little extra light where it is needed.

Wood Shim Pendant Lights

A pendant light made with wood shims.
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Grab some wood shims and a light to create this simple and stunning option. You will love how this very easy project turns out. Find the instructions to make a wood shim light here.

Copper Pipe Pendant Lights

A copper pendant light.
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Copper pipe makes for such a stunning geometric light fixture you can DIY. This looks modern and like it was designed by a trendy artist, but this project surprisingly comes together easily. Get the directions to make your own copper pipe light here.

Cordless Ikea Wall Lights

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These lights used to be little plant pots! With an easy Ikea hack you can transform them into cordless wall lamps. Learn how to make this easy DIY light  here.

Geometric Terrarium Lights

Geometric pendant light
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Upcycle a terrarium into a gorgeous geometric pendant light with this tutorial. It would look amazing in any room of your home, and you might want to make a few they turn out so nice. Find the instructions for a geometric terrarium light here.

Mason Jar Pendant Light

Mason jar hanging lights.
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If you love using mason jars in your home decor, then you will definitely want to make these pendant lights that use blue mason jars. This is a stunning and easy DIY project that will look great in your house. Find the directions to make a mason jar light here.

Large Lighted Star

A wooden star with lights.
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This large wooden star would be great for the summer holidays or the Christmas season. You can make this with lights for under $5 to add a gorgeous and easy homemade touch to your outdoor lighting. Get the directions to make a lighted wooden star here.

DIY Dish Lamp

A lamp made of stacked dishes.
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This lamp starts with some pretty dishes and ends up as a gorgeous light source that would look cute in the kitchen or on your desk. Find out how to make your own dish lamp here.

Tripod Lamp From a Music Stand

A lamp made from a music stand.
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Turn a thrifted music stand into a gorgeous lamp. This is sure to become a conversation piece in your space because it looks amazing. Find out how to make a tripod music stand lamp here.

Vase Lamp Upcycle

Lamp made from a vase.
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Give a vase a new life by turning it into a lamp! This easy DIY project is stunning and simple. You might want to make a few to add light to all of the rooms in your house. Get the directions to make your own vase lamp here.

Coral Inspired Lamp

A homemade coral hanging lamp.
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This hanging lamp is nothing short of stunning. It is made with simple supplies so you can recreate this to add a colorful accent to any room in your home. Get the instructions to make your own coral lamp here.

Chandelier Light Upcycle

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An old lamp has never looked so elegant! This upcycle project is easy to recreate and is stunning when turned on, or just sitting in your home. Get the instructions to make a chandelier light here.

Ruffled Ribbon Lamp Shades

Ruffled ribbon lamp shades.
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If you have had your eye on some elegant lamp shades you will love this tutorial that will have you making the prettiest ruffled ribbon shades! Add these to a bedroom or a relaxing room for a vibe that is luxurious! Get the instructions to make these ruffled ribbon lamp shades here.

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