Affordable Home Decor: Upcycle a Lamp

decorate your home Jennifer Howard | Cottage on Bunker Hill Learn more

Shopping at thrift stores has become increasingly popular in recent years There are so many great pieces of home decor to be found at a fraction of the cost of new items. Let me show you how I upcycled a thrift store lamp! Learn more

The first step is to find the right lamp to upcycle. A lamp that is in good condition and has a unique shape or design will work best.

Painting the Lamp

01. The next step is to choose your paint. I recommend using spray paint. I gave the lamp a coat of black paint as a primer because of the shiny finish on the lamp

To create a expensive looking lamp I am going to add stone textured spray paint.

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Stone Textured Paint

03 This is a cool product to have on hand! It works great to transform cheap vases too! Full Tutorial Here

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Finished Lamp

04 Here is a close-up of the finished lamp to see the texture the stone paint creates. See More

Upcycling a thrift store lamp is a great way to add a unique and stylish touch to your home. So, what are you waiting for? Start hunting for a lamp today! Upcycling a thrift store lamp is a great way to add a unique and stylish touch to your home. So, what are you waiting for? Start hunting for a lamp today!

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