Here is an idea of what you can do with a hardcover book that you bought and didn’t like. You can make a reading light of it. That isn’t the first time time when people come up with such idea. But to make a floor lamp you need a lot of books and for this reading light you need only one. The reading life is very... More

Here is a very simple but potentially very elegant solution to light your space. It’s based on the fact there are a lot of different cool bottles in Secondhand stores that you can buy to make this lamp. You can use any pretty translucent bottle you like. Just buy a matching lampshade and a bottle light adapter kit from... More

I’ve already showed you how to make a cool sunburst mirror of a bunch of paint sticks. It isn’t the only thing you can make of it. For example you can make a lampshade from about 50 paint sticks and a simple cheap lampshade frame using hot glue and stain. The cool things about such lampshade are that it looks great... More

If you like industrial elements in your decor than here is a project right for you. In the result you’ll get a cool industrial lamp almost for free. To make you’ll need a tomato cage, an old brass lamp or a cord set from IKEA, black spray paint, and a rusty metal primer. The idea is to hang the light bulb on the top... More

This chandelier isn’t the first DIY chandelier made with using Mason jars but it probably the most gorgeous one. Even though for this project you’ll need to find some old chandelier the result is much more cooler than a Mason jar chandelier made with several things from IKEA and an diy outdoor chandelier with Mason... More

These stylish pendant lights are quite easy to make. They can become a perfect addition for your dining room. The project of making them is very similar to making these string chandeliers but instead of yarn you need to use twine. Besides it you’ll need a few balloons, spray laundry starch, Pendant batton holders and... More

This beautiful light is made out of reclaimed maine white birch woods. It could be bought on Etsy for $60 or it become an inspiration for your next DIY project. To make similar table lamp you need to find a birch branch of approximately 2 1/2″ in diameter and 12″ tall. Many other kinds of wood work as good as birch.... More

Studiomama’s products is a great source of inspiration for DIY projects. They make beautiful things from recycled pallets that you can also try to make. For example here is a chandelier that can easily become a perfect patio lighting solution. The idea is simple. You take a wood pallet, disassemble it and sand wood boards... More

Solar lanterns are cool but usually they are quite pricey. That’s why you should make them by yourself. Such solar lantern can be used in many places around the house and even outdoors. For example it can illuminate house numbers. To make a solar lantern by yourself you should have some basic woodworking skills and tools.... More

Here is an awesome idea for your next DIY project. You probably have seen all these modern arc floor lamps that have arc-shaped poles to holding lamps. They usually have beams of light directed downward. The best way to use them is to illuminate coffee or dining tables without putting the base close to these tables. These arc... More