Repurpose Old Floor Lamps

Use some chicken wire to turn an old floor lamp into a.

Repurpose old floor lamps.

Use a wire brush to. But i got such a great deal on it paying only 5 so i didn t mind doing a little prep work. Repurposed floor lamps make great patio solar lights. Repurpose one into a bird bath.

The amber colored facing has a lovely luster and we particularly like the stylized tulip relief. I gutted it removing all of the old wiring. To help you get started we made a selection of creative repurposing reusing and upcycling ideas. Paint a base to turn it into shelf decor.

Take the wiring out of old lamps and turn them into candlesticks. Repurposed lamp cake plate. Repurpose old lamps from inside to outdoor solar lights. Floor lamp redo floor lamp makeover floor lamp base antique floor lamps pole lamps vintage lighting lamp bases repurposed flooring.

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. Gut the floor lamp by removing all the wiring. Even if you are simply redecorating a room planning your lighting scheme should be at the top of your to do list.

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. Repurpose ideas for 60 regular household items. Repurpose an old floor lamp into an outdoor solar light march 22 2016. Old ladder into bookshelf.

Make a tiered stand from a thrift store lamp and trays. 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. Because this floor lamp had some rust on it i did have to do some prep work. Antique turned wood floor lamp cast iron base black gold art nouveau style 1920s 1930s home decor repurpose makeshift coat or hat stand reclamationptvintage from shop reclamationptvintage.

Try to recognize the repurposed materials in the pictures and upcycle yourself. Jun 29 2013 explore sheryl cramer s board repurpose lamps followed by 172 people on pinterest. This planter is made from an old adjustable lamp and it s perfect for adding a bit of contemporary charm to any room. Lighting is such an important part of the design process.

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 Maybe you re worried that an old lamp could be a fire hazard or it s just so hideously outdated that you have to resist the urge to knock it off the table accidentally every time you dust.