Something is satisfying about creating a functional object with your own two hands, especially if you make it with recycled materials. If helping the environment and making crafty and creative items appeals to you, here are some excellent DIY ideas for light fixtures like desk lamps or chandeliers that will brighten your day.
DIY home improvement projects using recycled materials are becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide because they give us a tangible, natural way to make a slight difference in our waste imprint as a species. Granted, not all these ideas are genuinely recycling-oriented, but they can save you a lot of money. Only a few projects on this list require unique or unusual tools. If you’re good with your hands, there’s probably a project or two that you could try out at home.
There are tons of DIY light fixture “lamps & chandeliers” projects to choose from if you’re interested – these are just some of our favorites. Light fixtures are a great way to start DIY projects because they are beautiful and make a very noticeable impact in your home – they’re apparent and outstanding if they are compatible with your home decor. Once you make a beautiful chandelier out of leftover plastic bottles or spoons, using potential waste in other creative ways won’t seem so far-fetched.
The possibilities are endless!
01. DIY Recycled TetraBox Lamp
Designed by Ed Chew
02. Plastic Spoon Lamp
Designed by Yaroslav Olenev
03. Hanger Lights
Image credits: Natalie Sampson
04. Gummy Bear Chandelier
Designed by Kevin Champeny (NOTE: These are acrylic gummy bears. Don’t use real ones, or they might melt!)
05. Chandeliers That Turn A Room Into A Forest
Designed by Thyra Hilden & Pio Diaz
06. Drum Chandelier
Designed by ludwigmetals
07. Old Bike Parts Turned Into A Chandelier
Designed by Joe O’Connell and Blessing Hancock
08. Carved African Gourd (Calabash) Lamps
Designed by Jeeves & Wooster
09. Paper Orb Lights
Image credits: designsponge.com
10. Grater Lights
Image credits: recyclart.org
11. Doily Lamp
Designed by Isabelle Mcallister
12. Silverware Lights
Designed by Francois Legault
13. Cloud Night Lights
Designed by sheharzad
14. Globe Lights
Designed by Benoît Vieubled
15. Cup Lights
Designed by Gregory Bonasera
16. DIY Yarn Lampshade
Image credits: unknown
17. Pop Top Lampshade
Image credits: makezine.com
18. Paper Starburst Pendant Light
Image credits: Gabrielle Guy | the3rsblog.wordpress.com
19. Wine Bottle Lights
Designed by Chris Weylandt
20. Plastic Bottle Chandelier
Image credits: blogilates.com | michellebrand.co.uk
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