This month’s Thrifty Style team was one of my fastest and easiest makeovers! I love an easy project and a simple makeover. One of the easiest projects to makeover is a lamp. Thrift store lamps are easily found and often have beautiful details being hidden by a boring dull color. Sometimes you are lucky can score a pair of thrift store lamps to update but most of the time one is definitely enough.
Make sure to scroll through to the bottom of the post to see all of the awesome thrifty makeovers and tips from this months challenge!
I found this cute, lampshadeless, lamp at a local thrift store for $3. It has a great height and since I am a bit of a hoarder I definitely had extra lamp shades hanging around.
Prep your lamp by cleaning it with a cloth to remove any dust or debris that might be on the surface. Tape off the end of the chord and place the rest in a plastic grocery bag. Tape off the bag so no paint can enter. I like to place a cotton all in the top of the socket and then tape it off as well. The last thing you want is paint getting inside your lamp and not working or causing a fire hazard.
If you are wondering about my spray shelter, it is made by HomeRight. You can find it for sale HERE. Mine is well loved. And by well loved, I mean caked down with paint. Good news, it still works like a charm!
I went for a navy blue and settled on Ink Blue, available HERE, the color is just perfect.
It took approximately 3 full coats to get the coverage I wanted. In spray paint terms, that’s an afternoon. Including dry time.
For now this sweet thrift store lamp will done a cute butterfly shade. Unless I find something else I just have to have, of course.
The navy blue looks perfect against the new gray walls in our dining room. Don’t worry guys we have that update coming SOON!
As part of the thrifty style team, don’t forget to check out all the other thrifty projects by amazing bloggers!
- OPERATION HOME PURGE…SAVE MONEY BUYING & SELLING ON FACEBOOK by Redhead Can Decorate
- FUN HALLOWEEN CANDY CENTERPIECE DIY by Chatfield Court
- VINTAGE ENAMEL BUCKET by Bliss Ranch
- COZY FALL BEDROOM DECOR IDEAS by DIY Beautify
- UPCYCLED DETERGENT POD CONTAINER PUMPKIN CENTERPIECE by Salvage Sister and Mister
- THRIFTY BOHO STYLE PILLOW TUTORIAL by What Meegan Makes
- 5 WAYS TO UPGRADE A BATHROOM ON A BUDGET by The Creekline House
- DIY LAKE HOUSE DIRECTIONAL ROAD SIGN ON SCRAP CEDAR by Unskinny Boppy
- EASY DIY LEATHER PLANT HANGER by The How-To Home
- COUNTRY COTTAGE CUBBY MAKEOVER by Cottage at the Crossroads
- TURN A SUMMER WREATH INTO A FALL ARRANGEMENT by Duke Manor Farm
- VINTAGE HALLOWEEN PRINTABLES by I Should Be Mopping the Floor
- PAINTED PLASTIC JACK-O-LANTERN MAKEOVER by 2 Bees in a Pod
- EASY KRAFT PAPER AND PAINT TABLERUNNER by Jennifer Rizzo
- THRIFT STORE LAMP UPDATE by The DIY Village
I LOVE this transformation! It turned out great! And everyone needs a spray shelter!! How cool is that?!?
I love spray paint for quick updates! The blue is a great choice!
You know… after reading this post I looked around my house. All my lamps are second hand. I wouldn’t know how to buy a lamp and pay full price! Pinned.
Love the blue lamp! I have a couple of lamps in my basement that could use the spray paint treatment, I think. You’ve got me all inspired now!
Such a savvy makeover and I love the new color. I think I need one of those spray shelters. Right now I use boxes and still make a mess everywhere!
We love the power of paint and a great lamp makeover! It looks beautiful!
Looks great, Jackie!
I love a good paint makeover. Your lamp looks incredible. Thanks for sharing all the tips and tricks. Have a great weekend.