20 Chandeliers & DIY Lamps You Can Create From Everyday Objects

Something is satisfying about creating a functional object with your own two hands, especially if you make it with recycled materials. If helping the environment and making crafty and creative items appeals to you, here are some excellent DIY ideas for light fixtures like desk lamps or chandeliers that will brighten your day.

DIY home improvement projects using recycled materials are becoming increasingly prevalent worldwide because they give us a tangible, natural way to make a slight difference in our waste imprint as a species. Granted, not all these ideas are genuinely recycling-oriented, but they can save you a lot of money. Only a few projects on this list require unique or unusual tools. If you’re good with your hands, there’s probably a project or two that you could try out at home.

There are tons of DIY light fixture “lamps & chandeliers” projects to choose from if you’re interested – these are just some of our favorites. Light fixtures are a great way to start DIY projects because they are beautiful and make a very noticeable impact in your home – they’re apparent and outstanding if they are compatible with your home decor. Once you make a beautiful chandelier out of leftover plastic bottles or spoons, using potential waste in other creative ways won’t seem so far-fetched.

The possibilities are endless!

01. DIY Recycled TetraBox Lamp

Designed by Ed Chew

02. Plastic Spoon Lamp

Designed by Yaroslav Olenev

03. Hanger Lights

Image credits: Natalie Sampson

04. Gummy Bear Chandelier

Designed by Kevin Champeny (NOTE: These are acrylic gummy bears. Don’t use real ones, or they might melt!)

05. Chandeliers That Turn A Room Into A Forest

Designed by Thyra Hilden & Pio Diaz

06. Drum Chandelier

Designed by ludwigmetals

07. Old Bike Parts Turned Into A Chandelier

Designed by Joe O’Connell and Blessing Hancock

08. Carved African Gourd (Calabash) Lamps

Designed by Jeeves & Wooster

09. Paper Orb Lights

Image credits: designsponge.com

10. Grater Lights

Image credits: recyclart.org

11. Doily Lamp

Designed by Isabelle Mcallister

12. Silverware Lights

Designed by Francois Legault

13. Cloud Night Lights

Designed by sheharzad

14. Globe Lights

Designed by Benoît Vieubled

15. Cup Lights

Designed by Gregory Bonasera

16. DIY Yarn Lampshade

Image credits: unknown

17. Pop Top Lampshade

Image credits: makezine.com

18. Paper Starburst Pendant Light

Image credits: Gabrielle Guy | the3rsblog.wordpress.com

19. Wine Bottle Lights

Designed by Chris Weylandt

20. Plastic Bottle Chandelier

Image credits: blogilates.com | michellebrand.co.uk

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