DIY Basket Chandelier

by Mish Volonino

When I walked into a new home being built and saw their adorable light fixture in their washroom, I knew I had to make myself a cute one for my washroom. So the search began.

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It took a little time to find all the pieces to create this light fixture but I believe luck was on my side. I found this vintage small chandelier with all of its glass crystals at a garage sale for $1. Isn't that crazy? The basket I purchased from HomeGoods.

I sprayed the chandelier a mat black to match my cabinetry with rust oleum primer and paint spray, which by the way is a great spray paint. I also wrapped the candle sleeves with jute twine (which is not shown in pics yet).

This chandelier is so cute. I'm still amazed the woman sold it to me for a $1.

So then after spraying I started to test out the basket fitting and crystal placement

I decided to add a little more crystals and wrap the chain link with burlap. Just thought the burlap would match the burlap valance in my washroom.

We went to hang it up (well my husband did all the rewiring) and turn it on. I was in love. This was exactly what I wanted and I saved at least $200. Had I picked something similar at the lighting store while building my home, well I obviously didn't pick out a fixture for that room. It's expensive and we were over budget. Already

I know it's hard to make out the light when it isn't turned on but the next photo shows the light. It really is adorable.

With a little bit of creativity and patience you can make yourself some beautiful and dramatic lighting at a fraction of what it would cost in a retail lighting showroom.

I have a few DIY lighting projects I'd like to share with Ya'll. Stayed tuned