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flipboard" xlink:href="#"&gt;If you have an old lamp and are wondering how to repurpose old lamps and turn them into cool things, then this is the post for you. See all the ideas for upcycling lampshades, repurposing chandeliers, and finding cool things to do with old light fixtures.I haven’t found a thrift store, yard sale, or flea market yet without a collection of ugly lamps for sale. Those old lamps, chandeliers, and light fixtures are usually hideous and outdated. But with some creativity, they are a gold mine for materials for all kinds of clever uses in your home and garden. I have found so many great ideas for repurposed lamps that I just had to share them here.I once found the ugliest little table lamp at a flea market, deconstructed the entire lamp, and turned it into five different projects. I wrote a series of posts about what I made from that little lamp. It inspired me to repurpose old lamps and give them new functions and meaning. So now, whenever I go thrift shopping, I always visit the old lamps section and ask myself, How can I upcycle this old lamp? What new life can I come up with for this dated chandelier? Do I have a purpose for this antique floor lamp?To successfully repurpose an old lamp, you have to be creative in your thinking. You need to see the lamp as a collection of different parts where each can be upcycled into a new useful object. Look beyond the base’s color or the fabric’s state on the shade. Remember that everything can be stripped, repainted, and reassembled in a new way.I hope you will enjoy and find inspiration in all the ideas for what to do with old light fixtures that I have gathered here for you today. There are ideas for what to do with old lampshades and creative lamp base ideas.The easiest part of an old lamp to repurpose is the lampshade. You can make planters, organizers, and fun mobiles from an old lampshade. Deconstructed antique lampshades can be used for holding pictures, as a candle holder, or simply as a decorative accessory on its own. I have found so many creative uses for lampshades that you will never have to wonder again what to do with old lamp shades.When you have an old desk lamp that you love but that is broking, why not Make a Planter from it and have fun using it for years.You will never have to wonder what to do with old glass globes because they are perfect for making an air plant planter. Glass lamp globes are perfect for turning into an Air Plant Container or succulent planter. The clear glass lets in light and is waterproof.You are in luck if you can find several old lamp globes in different sizes. Turn them into a Two Tiered Planter that is perfect for a succulent collection.Vintage lamps often have beautiful lampshades, and when they are as beautiful as the one above, they are a decoration all on their own. This deconstructed lampshade is like a decorative cloche and perfect just as it is.This Pendant Planter is a fun planter idea for your deck or patio. The square shape of the old lampshade makes for an attractive container for hanging plants.You are left with a bare metal frame when you remove the fabric from an old tabletop lampshade. This can be the perfect starting point for growing a Topiary from ivy plants.Another idea for the bare frame of an old-fashioned lampshade. When the fabric is removed, and the shade is painted in a fun color, it can be quickly turned into a cute Wind Chime by adding beads and colorful sticks.Another upcycled lampshade idea: Turn a bare shade into Garden Plant Support. You only have to place it around your plants in time for them to grow up in and around the lampshade that will help them stay upright.Isn’t this Scrapbook Organizer super smart! Anyone with a severe love for craft projects knows how hard it is to organize all those supplies. Repurposing an old lampshade into this helpful organizer is pretty clever.These Fabric Bowls made from lampshades and fabric scraps look very pretty on the kitchen countertop. I love that you can make them in any style that fits your home by choosing the right fabric. They are pretty easy to make, too.Sometimes, just stripping an old lamp back to your desired part is all you need. This Chicken Wire Basket is such a great DIY lamp project.Repurpose old glass lamp shades into something completely new. Can you believe this Mirror started out life as a glass lampshade! Amazingly good DIY project, don’t you agree.Another one of those excellent DIY lampshade ideas is to make decorating accessories. Old glass lamp globes are turned into the perfect summer decoration. This DIY craft with old lamps is a lot of fun, and the DIY Japanese Fishing Floats will be your favorite beach house decorations for years to come.This is the perfect repurpose of an old lampshade for a nursery or child’s bedroom. How cute is this Mobile made from a stripped lampshade? I love how colorful it is.When you start deconstructing a lamp, you end up with many valuable parts. The bottom ring of a lampshade was reused as the base for this Green Leaf Wreath, recycling at its best!Old and ugly chandeliers are common in flea markets and thrift stores. They tend to be rather big and awkward, but they still can be turned into something useful and beautiful. When you paint it, the entire chandelier can be turned into a bird feeder or a planter. But I also found chandelier shade ideas and creative uses for different chandelier lamp parts. Enjoy these repurposed chandelier ideas.Old chandeliers are plentiful in thrift stores. In this case, the chandelier is repurposed into a that will make our feathered friends happy.I love this Chandelier Planter. It is so pretty. When spray-painting your chandelier, you can make interesting combinations between the color of the chandelier and the plants you are planting in the small pots. It is a show-stopper on your patio, for sure.Turn your outdated chandelier into a modern and environment-friendly Solar Light Chandelier for outdoors. I am sure you can do this yourself with the excellent instructions on this site.This Photo Holder is a creative repurpose of old little chandelier lampshades. I love its deconstructed look; it pairs so well with the vintage photo inside.When you set out to repurpose old lamps, you will find that there are many parts of a lamp that can be turned into something else. We have already seen many great ways to repurpose lampshades, but there are many creative things to do with old lamp bases and lamp stands, too. Enjoy these repurposed lamp base ideas.I never knew they existed, but now I want a Garden Totem. I love the colorful glass lamp bases that make this garden art totem.This Bird Bath is amazingly made from an old floor lamp and a thrifted dish. Our feathered friends will be very happy with this garden accessory.Another combination of various thrifted items. An old lamp base is used to make this Jewelry Organizer with thrifted fruit baskets to make the top. And now that everything is painted the same color, the organizer looks like it was born this way.Who thought an old lamp could actually be repurposed into a piece of furniture. Well, this Lamp Table proves that it can be done beautifully.The base of an antique floor lamp was repurposed into a . The column and base of the lamp stand turned out to be the perfect height for the mannequin.Lamps and lamp parts can be creatively recycled into beautiful candle holders. You can repurpose many parts of the lamp to make a candlestick or candle holder. Let me give you some ideas.These shabby chic Candle Holders started as part of some antique light fixtures. It took some vision and courage to turn these into these beautiful candle holders.This Tree Trunk Candle Holder repurposes garden waste and leftover parts from a chandelier. This nature-inspired candle holder makes a great centerpiece on the garden table and is a creative way of using every bit of a deconstructed chandelier.This lamp makeover project is so gorgeous. The painted and decorated lamp stands form a lovely grouping and add much interest to a decorative corner. I am in love with these Lamp Stands Decorations.An old wooden lamp stand from a table lamp is turned into a Candle Holder with some paint and a small dish. It sure holds its own in a grouping of store-bought candle holders.The heavy brass table lamps are turned into perfect vintage Candle Sticks. I love how adding sheet music and twine gives them the perfect French Scandinavian vintage look.These Floating TeaLight Holders are made from the inner part of an old lampshade. They are seriously cute and make it much easier to light a tea light inside a glass lantern.I couldn’t stop before I showed you this seasonal repurpose for an old lampshade. This ‘Christmas ‘Wreath‘ is gorgeous, made from a deconstructed lampshade. It is one of my favorite projects of this collection of upcycled lamps and lamp parts.If you love these upcycled lamp ideas, don’t forget to pin this post to your favorite Pinterest board.Marianne SongbirdMarianne Songbird is the founder of Songbird, where she hopes to inspire everyone to create a home they love, one DIY project at a time. She shares anything from craft ideas to home decor inspiration and from DIY projects to decorating hacks. Originally from the Netherlands Marianne and her husband Lex are currently renovating a 250-year-old farmhouse in Germany.Awesome ideas !! Feeling bad that I had my old lamps removed by waste management officials of Toronto’s Junk It. This is a really helpful blog. I’m going to subscribe ! Keep sharing ideas like this! Kudos !ReplyWonderful ideas. Thanks for collecting them all together. The fishing floats and the Christmas Moss covered ones are my favorite. I’m thinking about what I have stashed in the attic. Oh the possibilities!ReplyHi there, I am Marianne, welcome to my nest on the web. At Songbird I like to share my creative adventures in decorating and DIY. I strive to inspire and help you to create a home you love without special skills or a lot of money. 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flipboard" xlink:href="#"&gt;If you have an old lamp and are wondering how to repurpose old lamps and turn them into cool things, then this is the post for you. See all the ideas for upcycling lampshades, repurposing chandeliers, and finding cool things to do with old light fixtures.I haven’t found a thrift store, yard sale, or flea market yet without a collection of ugly lamps for sale. Those old lamps, chandeliers, and light fixtures are usually hideous and outdated. But with some creativity, they are a gold mine for materials for all kinds of clever uses in your home and garden. I have...

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