15 Beautiful Reasons Why You Should Remove Your Old Lampshades
Brighten up your home with a bit of creativity.
Turn it into a stylish table
Glue a round wood panel to a wire lampshade frame to make a super stylish outdoor side table. Get tutorial here
Make a unique jute one instead
Create a cool, one-of-a-kind lampshade for just $4 using some fine jute twine. Get tutorial here
Hang it outside as a pretty wind chime
Attach beaded wire and metal spoons to your lampshade frame to create a pretty wind chime to hang in your outdoor space. Get tutorial here
Decorate your lamp with vintage buttons
Use vintage buttons and wire to create a unique button lampshade to add character to your home. Get tutorial here
Convert it into a bug catcher
Sew together pieces of netting, and attach it to your lampshade frame to create the perfect-sized cover to keep flies away from your fruit. Get tutorial here
Make a new one out of a coffee cup
Upcycle a coffee cup into a gold, cylindrical lampshade that is both trendy and useful. Get tutorial here
Turn them into summer planters
Repurpose your beautiful vintage glass lampshades as the perfect summer planters. Get tutorial here
Create a colorful geometric lampshade
Apply transparent plastic film to DVD cases to add color to your new, super funky lampshade. Get tutorial here
Use it as a decor basket
Flip over your lampshade, cover it with chicken wire, and use it as a lovely basket for your home decor items. Get tutorial here
Hang stacked lampshades on a pendant light
Stack two lampshade frames on top of one another to create an elegant lampshade for your pendant light. Get tutorial here
Repurpose the bases as beautiful candlesticks
Take apart your lamps to clean and paint them before distressing them and using them as beautiful, antique candlesticks. Get tutorial here
Transform it into a sunburst mirror
Flatten your pleated lampshade, and press a mirror in the center of it to make a sunburst mirror that will look great on your wall. Get tutorial here
Turn it into a vintage-inspired laundry hamper
Line your lampshade frame with natural cotton utility fabric and vintage-looking lace to create a pretty laundry hamper for your dirty clothes. Get tutorial here
Use it as a sturdy table base
Upcycle your lampshade frame to create a bright little plant stand. Get tutorial here
Create a charming jute-wrapped lampshade
Wrap jute twine around your lampshade frame to add texture and charm to your living room. Get tutorial here
