63 Affordable DIY Lighting Projects

With the right lighting, you can completely transform a room! Unfortunately, lighting can be expensive but we’ve found 63 affordable DIY lighting projects that include lamps, pendants, wall sconces, wall decor, and chandeliers. Each project is linked to an informative tutorial so that you can make your own lighting at an affordable price.

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1. Rustic Lantern Floor Lamp

This lamp would be perfect for your rustic or beach-themed room. HGTV has a full tutorial here.

2. Glass Lamps for the Floor and Table

 Crate & Barrel has a popular glass lamp they sell for $199. That’s a lot of money for a lamp but you can create your own for less than half that price and there are a couple of different tutorials to help guide you.

Rocky Bella has a step-by-step guide to help you create your own table lamp here. Another blog, The Nester, sorta has a tutorial for a glass floor lamp in the same style here.

3. Vintage Tripod Lamp

If you have an old camera or telescope tripod you can turn it into a beautiful lamp! Dream Book Design has a complete tutorial here.

4. 2-Liter Coke Bottles and Duct Tape Lamp

What do you get when you combine a $ 19.99-floor lamp with 2-liter Coke bottles and duct tape? A beautiful lamp, of course! Katie shows you how to create it from start to finish on her blog, Matsutake.

5. West Elm Knockoff Lamp

West Elm is a popular home decor store because they stay ahead of the trends. You can too, just at a more affordable price with this lamp. Tiny Sidekick, a really neat home decor, and design blog provide in-depth instructions here.

6. Music Sheet Tripod Lamp 

Have a musician in the family? I bet they can help you secure an old music sheet tripod that you can turn into an awesome lamp. The Painted Hive, a very cool home decor blog out of Australia has step-by-step instructions here.

7. Industrial Wall Sconces

The Painted Hive has several great DIY lighting projects! In addition to the music sheet table lamp above, they also have these great wall sconce updates. Read how to do it here.

8. Industrial Ceiling Light 

Here’s yet another great light project from The Painted Hive! This industrial ceiling light uses an old metal basket and creates a work of art with it. Get the directions here.

9. Simple Wood Floor Lamp 

Better Homes and Gardens always have great ideas! This simple wood floor lamp can be made with just a few basic supplies and tools. Get the instructions here.

10. Pool Noodle and Rope Floor Lamp Makeover

It’s amazing what you can get by combining a cheap floor lamp, a $1 pool noodle, and rope! The Lily Pad Cottage shares detailed steps here.

11. Christmas Ornaments Floor Lamp Makeover

All Things Thrifty is a great blog with, well, all kinds of thrifty decor ideas for your home! Here’s a floor lamp project that uses Christmas ornaments to makeover a standard floor lamp. Learn how to create this pretty and affordable lamp here.

12. Birdcage Chandelier

The talented lady behind All Things Thrifty is definitely one of the best thrifty DIY decorators I’ve seen. Her projects are beautiful and affordable! She takes an old birdcage and rope to create a beautiful chandelier for her home. Instructions here.

13. Geometric Paper Lamps

Instructables is one of my favorite websites – there’s an endless supply of DIY projects on every subject. This instructable just happens to show you how to create a beautiful light pendant with paper. Yes, paper! Click here for the instructions.

14. Decorative Bow Paper Pendant Lamp

The same guy behind the geometric paper pendants also released an instructable on how to create a decorative bow paper pendant. Here are the instructions.

15. Crutches Floor Lamp

I think every household in America has crutches stored away somewhere (or at least knows someone that does). Why not give them a job and make them more useful? The bog Infarrantly Creative gives a step-by-step tutorial on how to create a floor lamp out of crutches here. It’s awesome!

16. Globe Light Pendants

One old globe can make 2 awesome light pendants! Step-by-step instructions here. Apartment Therapy has a tutorial here though it isn’t as detailed.

17. Minimalism Dowel Lamp  

Minimalism is a very popular design trend and is perfect for small homes. This awesome table lamp is as minimalist as it gets! Get detailed DIY steps here.

18. Pipe and Bicycle Parts Desk Lamp

Pipes are a popular home decor material these days because it’s affordable, handsome to look at, and easy to find. This desk lamp made from pipe and old bicycle parts is nothing short of awesome. Learn how to build it here.

19. Doily Light 

This doily light pendant would be perfect for the popular cottage-style home decor. It’s labor intensive but none of the steps are difficult. Learn how to create it here. Another blogger created a similar design here.

20. Mason Jar 6 Light Edison Hanging Lamp

This DIY light would be great for the rustic decor that we all love! It looks complicated but it’s really not – the materials used are easy to find and affordable. Here’s how to create it.

21. Plastic Spoon Light Pendant

Who would’ve thought to take plastic spoons and create a gorgeous light pendant out of them? The people at The Chive did! Here’s their tutorial.

22. Recycled Cardboard Light Pendant

Cardboard is super simple to find and free. You can use just about any design you want but this minimal box design is super cool. Learn how to make it here.

23. Wood Veneer Light Pendant 

This is such a cool light! All you need are strips of wood veneer (available at Lowe’s or Home Depot for less than $10) and a light kit. See all the steps here.

24. Cubed and Wooden Ceiling Light 

Geometric designs can work in just about any space but it’s especially great for the retro/industrial style. This light is easy to create and makes a bold statement – I love it! Learn how to create it here.

25. Handmade Industrial Chandelier

This is one gorgeous light and it cost less than $300 to make (compared to the thousands it would cost if you bought it out of a store). WOW! Learn how the talented homeowners created it here.

26. Soda Tab Light

Reduce, reuse, and recycle with style. This light pendant is made out of common soda tabs but is so very beautiful. Learn how to make it here.

27. Lighted Headboard

This is such a creative DIY lighting project that is perfect for a kid’s bedroom. All it takes is some wood, small Christmas lights, and a drill. Get detailed instructions here.

28. Exhaust Fan DIY 

Some people are so talented! If your space is screaming for a focal point this exhaust fan light could be just what it needs. Details here.

29. Perforated Bowls / Globe Light

What do you get when you put 2 bowls together and add a bit of creativity? An awesome light! Learn how to make them here.

30. Ombre Light Pendant 

Ombre is lovely regardless of what it is used on but it’s especially beautiful in a light. Learn how to take a simple glass globe and give it an ombre effect here.

31. Quilt Hoops Light 

Quilt hoops? Really, quilt hoops? Yes, and it’s awesome! See the step-by-step process here and make your own!

32. Dodecahedron Pendant Light

If you have a patience and are comfortable with hand tools and geometry you can make this light pendant yourself. Here’s how.

33. Plexiglas Chandelier 

This is a cute chandelier that would work great in a little girl’s room. Learn how to make it here.

34. Block of Wood Table Lamp

Here’s another minimalist lamp that you can make out of a block of wood. The steps are well documented here.

35. Vintage Toy Table Lamp

Toys are great to hand down to the next generation but why not turn them into something that can be used a little longer? This instructable gives you step-by-step instructions to create your own table lamp.

36. Vintage Camera Lamp

This would be a perfect addition to a photographer’s home! Learn how to turn a vintage camera into an awesome table lamp here.

37. Pottery Barn Inspired Light Made with Picture Frames

Who knew you could create a beautiful ceiling light out of picture frames? Learn how to make your own here.

38. Tree Branch Ceiling Light

This DIY ceiling light has a LOT of charm. Learn how to make it here.

39. Colander Light 

You can add a great vintage appeal to your kitchen with this colander light. Learn how to create it here.

40. Single Mason Jar Light Pendant

This is a great light for your kitchen made from a single mason jar. See the instructions here.

41.  Tin Can Light Pendant

You can do a lot with a simple tin can. Learn how to create a tin can light pendant here.

42. Fabric Garland Chandelier

This is a great project for a cottage theme room. It’s affordable and easy to create too, here’s how.

43. Lighted Letters Wall Art

These lighted letters are perfect wall decor for a bedroom. Get the step-by-step directions here.

44. Simple Glass Vase Light Pendant

This is a simple project with a big impact. Learn how to use a simple glass vase and turn it into a cool light pendant here.

45. Rope Wrapped Light 

This is a cute project that adds a nice rustic charm to your space. Learn how here.

46. Yarn Light Project

This is a cute lighting project that your whole family can help with. Learn the steps to create it here.

47. Wine Bottle Light Pendant

Reusing wine bottles and creating cool lighting pendants with them is a great DIY project. Learn more here.

48.  Chicken Wire Ceiling Light

Chicken wire is a great texture to add to a space, especially for a rustic-style room. This tutorial tells you how to create it here.

49. Easy DIY Branch Light

This is an easy project and would look great in any corner. Get the tutorial here.

50. Vintage Inspired Letter Light

These lights are very popular but they are very expensive. With a little know-how though you can make your own in any size. Learn how here.

51. Wire Basket Chandelier

Here’s another great wire basket chandelier project. See how to make it here.

52. Basket Light Pendants

Here’s a cute and affordable lighting project using baskets. Anyone can do it, learn how here.

53. Globe Ceiling Light 

Here’s a different take on the globe light pendants from earlier. This one is a single globe ceiling light cover. Get the directions here.

54. Wine Bottle Pendant 

Here’s another take on using wine bottles as light pendants. These are cut closer to the neck so they’re great for lower ceilings. Learn how to create it here.

55. Paint Stick Light

This is so cute! It can be painted or stained any color too so it’s as versatile as it affordable. Get the instructions here.

56. Recycled Cardboard Spot Light

This is a super cute cardboard spotlight or table lamp. The pattern and instructions are available here.

57. Ping Pong Light

Ping pong balls filter light beautifully so why not use them to create a light? Learn how here!

58. DIY Garden Globes

Garden globes are great to illuminate a dark path but they are expensive. Make your own with affordable materials. Here’s how.

59. Grater Chandelier

You can use practically anything to create a light fixture or pendant as long as it can stand a little heat from the bulbs and thankfully modern bulbs don’t get as hot as the old ones used to. Learn how to create this great grater chandelier here.

60. Industrial Flex Light 

This is made from a plastic gutter spout! Get the instructions here.

61. Another Cool Cardboard Lamp Project

This is another cool cardboard lamp project you can do for any room. Get the directions here.

62. Concrete Pendant Light

This is made from a 2-liter soda bottle and concrete! Get the step-by-step instructions here.

63. Veneer Light Pendants

Here’s another great wood veneer lighting project. It’s a bit more complex but if you’re a natural-born DIYer you’ll have no problems! Learn the steps here.

That’s it! There’s a style for everyone! If you do create one of these DIY lighting projects please share it with us!

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