Almost Instant Statement Light Fixture
3 Materials
$20
10 Minutes
Easy
Are you ready for a home decor project that is so simple it doesn't really need a tutorial?! This metal pipe and string light statement light fixture will do nicely!
In December, we picked up this string of lights in Ikea's clearance section. They were marketed as Christmas lights, but we thought they were classic enough to use any time of the year. There are lots of these kinds of lights on the market so you shouldn't have to wait until Ikea has a sale to get a set.
This project only requires a metal pipe flange (the thing attached to the wall), a short piece of metal pipe, and a metal pipe cap. You'll also need an interesting strand of string lights.
The first step is to attach the flange to the wall at whatever height works for your space. The flange is attached to the wall with screws or screws and anchors (if you're not putting it into a stud.)
The short piece of pipe is screwed into the flange and the cap is screwed into the other end of the pipe. All that's left is to hang the lights. We chose to double our string over to create a loop and more fullness. The way you actually string the lights is dependent on the lights you choose and the space you're filling. Have fun with it!
We plugged the lights into this Wemo device to make them controllable via a phone app. This is not necessary, but it is convenient.
All done! This blah corner is now bright and interesting!
Do you have a corner in your house that could benefit from a fun, easy to install light fixture? Tell us about it in the comments below!
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