15 Expensive-Looking Lighting Ideas That Might Surprise You
Spray paint cheap plastic light cages
Grab a can of metallic spray paint and turn cheap plastic into designer decor. Get tutorial here
Surround a fixture with a mirror medallion
Brighten a dull right up, with a DIY mirror medallion to bring out the shine. Get tutorial here
Dye the plain lampshades you already have
Turn your frosted glass lamp shades into colorful pops with this clever dye idea. Get tutorial here
Give a fun & funky makeover to an old lamp
Choose a bright color palette spray away, for this fun and vibrant lamp makeover. Get tutorial here
Add baskets to lights for farmhouse charm
Cover those plain ceiling fan light attachments with a few inexpensive baskets. Get tutorial here
Cover a chandelier in a large drum shade
Hide the ugly bits of an old chandelier using a large, budget-friendly drum shade. Get tutorial here
Turn a hanging basket into a crystal light
Cover a hanging basket in tiny crystals and decorations, to make this fabulous looking light. Get tutorial here
Make a lamp cover from gardening wire
Wrap a light up in gardening wire, and easily hook in your own details and decorations. Get tutorial here
Transform cheap microphones into an accent
Make an intricate accent for your ceiling using cheap microphones from the Dollar Store. Get tutorial here
Add a fresh coat of color and embellishments
Dress up a boring chandelier with a simple coat of paint and strings of plastic gems. Get tutorial here
Make a chandelier pop with mason jars
Top of the candle cups of a chandelier with plain glass mason jars - classy & playful. Get tutorial here
Make plastic bottles into crystal-like lights
Glue together plastic bottles from the Dollar Tree, for a chandelier made totally on the cheap. Get tutorial here
Craft a copper and agate sconce (with wood)
Cover a wooden plaque in copper leaf & set in an agate slice to gently spread the glow. Get tutorial here
Align shards of mirror into a hanging design
Make a reflective masterpiece by hanging layers of mirror squares around your DIY chandelier. Get tutorial here
Pair two strainers into an intricate luminary
Connect two strainers and cover them in dark paint, to create a bold and unique lighting look. Get tutorial here
