Homemade lamps have never failed to impress people from all generations. Well, the value of lighting at home doesn’t only concern with the intensity of light but also the brilliance it adds into your home.  With impressive lighting, your home will have an amazing touch of radiance especially in the dark.

Homemade lighting fixtures evolve each year. It continues to electrify the structural design and theme to enhance the looks of your home. Just like the Up-cycled lighting system that is introduced recently in the market.

They offer several homemade designs that are so amazing and awe-inspiring. Here are some of the Up-cycled lighting systems that will capture your attention. Thanks Cavender Diary blog for the great ideas!

Hanging Wine Bottles in Wine Cellar

This is extremely classic and classy. It’s not your usual chandelier lighting fixtures but rather a new approach of having a hanging lighting system. The wine bottles provide the unique characteristics of lighting.  Also, the shape of the bottle is superbly timeless and very sophisticated.

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Double Pipe Wall Sconce

The design of this lighting fixture will bring you back in time but with a twist of a contemporary touch. It is built primarily on a water pipe metal that makes it looks solid and stable. This design is perfect for your garage or any type of room that has a natural theme.

Modern Chandelier from Pipes

This is another pipe lighting design fixture that shines above the rest. It may be built with pipes but you will never notice it because of its elegance and style. Another great feature of this chandelier is that it is arranged beautifully to have a modern look. This design is great for living room or areas at home where you have a wider space.

These are just some of the best Up-cycled lighting that will provide you with an excellent alternative for home lighting fixtures.

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Lighting fixtures are not only intended for better light distribution but also enhance the style of your home. If you look into your favorite hardware, you will see a lot of lighting fixtures to choose from. Just recently, Lee Broom has showcased his new concept in lighting fixture that will surely turn back time.

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It is inspired from a simple crystal drink decanter which the bottom is cut off and edges are hand-polished and turned into a pendant fitting – light fitting. This idea was expounded and developed to combine the decorative and industrial looks of an excellent light fitting.

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Other great features of this product are:

Impeccable quality and craftsmanship

With crystal as a primary material, you can be assured of superb craftsmanship before the desired outcome is achieved.  In terms of quality, you will not have a problem with this because the crystals are made of a known and established British company. Working with crystal is only done by artists and skilled craftsmen. It cannot be done in massive production. This process alone is very remarkable and extraordinary.

Aesthetic and Stylish

Aside from the natural beauty of crystals, the presence of light further enhances the looks. The designer also ensures that it will have a retro look that shines in your home. Generally, crystals provide a great balance of light distribution that is perfect for lighting fixture.

High tolerance to heat

The designer made sure that the crystals are designed and processed in such a way that it can withstand the heat produced by the bulb. This is carefully done by a thorough study and several tests. It makes sure that the aesthetic and style do not compromise the effectiveness and efficiency.

Get hold of this lighting fixture and have a retro theme at home. This will certainly capture the elegance and sophistication that you want for a lighting fixture.

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You may have thought that you have seen everything with recycled bottles, until now – how about repurposing your bottles into gorgeous lighting?  Things like bottled chandeliers, lamps, vases, and many other decorative materials. But these are not all that bottles have in store for us. In fact, you can turn a single bottle into a separate lamp and vase.

The creativity of Degross Design and Innovation results into wonderful recycled bottles for your home and office.  They sliced the old bottles and use the part with the bottleneck as a lamp fixture. The other half will be used as a flower case. This innovative concept gained so much positive reception for people who had a chance to see this recycled bottle up close.

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To further describe these brilliant recycled bottles, here are some of its features:

Stylish retro style acts as a lamp fixture

The bottleneck is perfectly curved that when suspended in the ceiling will bring back the time when light fixtures are introduced. Bottles have different colors that provide great shade and effects when light reflects to it. Also, the glass allows excellent distribution and focus of light coming from the light bulb.

Simplicity and elegance

Bottles display a natural semblance. It looks so simple yet very elegant when reuse or recycled. Either you will use it as a lamp fixture or flower vase, it will show its genuine style that can capture one’s attention. The innate gloss and sheen of bottles is perfect for these home decors.

Eco-friendly

This is one of the best features that you get from this creation. Recycling old bottles instead of just throwing them away helps a lot in the environment. It decreases the amount of wastes and increases the number of decorative materials you can have at home.

Experience a different way to enhance your home by considering this innovative design. Best of all, you can contribute something for our environment and it means a lot.

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Lighting is one of the most important features in a home, and it also has a huge impact on the mood of your living space. Many people spend thousands of pounds redesigning the interior of their house, but forget to apply their stylish techniques to their lighting, from fittings and light shades to switches. If you want to get the best out of the individual rooms in your house, you’re going to have to integrate your furniture design around your lighting – there’s no point in buying expensive sofas or ornaments if their features can’t be properly seen.

Ceiling Mount Fixtures

These types of fixtures are best used in places of work, like bedrooms, dining rooms and studies. They can also be used in hallways and staircases, as they illuminate the surround area well. Ceiling mount fixtures work well in low ceilings and semi-flushed or blurred lights are ideal for welcoming people into your home. If you’re going to be using light fixtures in your hallways, they should be placed every 7-9 feet to make sure the space is adequately lit.

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Chandeliers

These types of lighting fittings contain dozen of lamps and arrays of complex crystal and glass, illuminating a room through refracted light. The earliest chandeliers have dated back to medieval times, and they were purchased by the rich and powerful to express their wealth. In terms of interior design, chandeliers were used for decoration purposes instead of functional, however these days cheap and replica models are widely available.

Chandelier fittings add style and class to any room. They are great for foyers, hallways and dining room, and some newer designs even provide a variety of light settings to create a glowing atmosphere. If you’re going to buy a chandelier, make sure it has a dimmer setting to let you alter the light intensity and mood of your room.

Pendant Lighting

This type of lighting is very popular, as it can be used for general and personal illumination. Pendant lighting fixtures can come with globes or shades to avoid glare, and they are usually positioned over dining tables and countertops. Again, the use of dimmers with these light fittings is very popular.

Fluorescent Bulbs

_­These types of blubs come in a range of colour temperatures, and unlike incandescent bulbs, fluorescent lights can be tailored to a household’s need. Furthermore, exposure to fluorescent or tube bulbs have been known to promote an improved circadian rhythm in adults.

Combining Light Sources

There are many more light fixture alternatives than the ones we have listed here, but if you find that none of these fittings suit your home, why not try combining light sources? Some homeowners like to continue the same interior design right the way through their home, however others like to spice things up, using different light fittings for different rooms. Style is in the eyes of the beholder, so don’t worry if you think that your light fittings don’t suit the designs of the rooms in your house – get some friends over and see what they think!

This guest submission was contributed by Lloyd on behalf of 2furnish.

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Imagine a lighting fixture that you can use as a wall decor and table lamp shade – all in one design. This is made possible through the design created by  Lars Olav Dybdal and Wilhelm Grieg Teisner which they called Spiff Light. This lighting design makes it literally flexible and portable.

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If you are running out of ideas to enhance your home interior, let lighting fixtures do the trick. Designers will definitely agree that proper lighting is very important to enhance and create an elegant style for your home.

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This makes the Spiff Light your perfect choice.

The Spiff Light fixture offers several features, some of these are:

2-in1 design

Having a stylish wall lighting fixture is good but if you can also use it as your table lamp shade is simply better. With Spiff Light, you can have these two designs in one. It is built to fit beautifully on your wall and on top of your table. It has a movable junction that you can adjust easily for your desired angle to suit your needs.

Durable

The Spiff Light is made of typical Nordic material – a sustainable oak. It provides a natural look of wood that is perfect for any theme you have at home. The oak is known for its toughness and stability. This is very durable and can sustain at any given condition.

Versatility

One of the best features that Spiff Light offers is its portability. Aside from hanging it on your wall or on top of your table, you can bring it anywhere at home like in your living room or patio. You can also bring your Spiff Light when you have outdoor activities like camping or just a backyard barbeque party.

The Spiff Light fixture will certainly provide great illumination and elegance for your home.

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Happy DIY Saturday! Everywhere you look now, custom chandeliers are becoming more and more popular. Remember our DIY Saturday – Create a Mason Jar Chandelier? Today here are more creative tips for creating custom chandeliers.

The first is in a You Tube Video  – see how to make a Jack Daniels bottle chandelier – It’s so cool!

Then see how to make a whimsical popiscle stick chandelier. Yep. You heard me right.. Popsicle sticks!

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You Tube – How to Make a Custom Chandelier

Link to You Tube –> How to make a custom chandelier

How to Make a Popsicle Stick Chandelier

You can do more than just a house using Popsicle sticks. You may not know it but you can create a decorative chandelier using Popsicle sticks, a few materials, and creativity. The best thing with this project is that you can do it according to how you want it to look like. You can also adjust the width and length that is suitable for your space. Thanks Home Edit for this great idea for a custom chandelier.

The materials you need are basically affordable and can be found at home. Interestingly, the remarkable output only requires simple steps and a few meaningful hours assembly.  Here’s how to make a Popsicle stick chandelier:

Materials Needed

• Embroidery hoops. Make sure that the type of material is not easy to break.  You need at least three hoops for layering and must be in different circumference.
• Glue gun
• Stick glue
• Popsicle sticks (Small and large)
• Tie wires
• Pliers
• Light bulbs with receptacles
• Electrical wires

Directions

1. Remove the metal lock of your embroidery hoops. These will serve as the base foundation for your Popsicle sticks top form a circular shape.
2. Glue the Popsicle sticks outside of the circumference of the hoop. Line up and glue your Popsicle sticks to in line with the circumference of the embroidery hoops. Repeat this step with the remaining two hoops.
3. The largest embroidery hoop should be glued into the outer circumference of the sticks.
4. Glue the other ends of the Popsicle sticks into the next embroidery hoop. It is a little smaller in circumference than the first. You need to add sticks on the inside of the hoop for support.
5. Use tie wires for bracing. Cut the wire using pliers and insert it in the gap between the stick with the brace.
6. After you have formed the chandelier. Brush or spray it with paint according to your preference.
7. Install your light bulbs with their corresponding receptacles and connect the wiring.

NOTE: If you are not familiar with electric connections, ask assistance with skilled electrician.

8.   Hang the chandelier by using nylon or any solid support like the tie wire so it can hold on its weight.

Always ensure safety in making this project. Check the sturdiness of your chandelier as well as its electrical wiring. Energize your chandelier and be ready to be captivated by the beauty and elegance this brings to your home.

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If you are trying to think of how to spend your weekend, how about creating DIY crafts that will beautify your interiors? Whether you want a decorative shadow box to hang flowers, or get rid of your boring lamp, Sunset magazine has a lot of great ideas! So before you say you are bored this weekend, use these helpful DIY crafts to beautify your home and give you a sense of accomplishment once you are done!

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Shadow-box Wall Vase

This is like having 3D artwork on your wall.  It’s an innovative way to make a twist out of your ordinary frame. The shadow-box serves as a protrude art where you can mix and match its style with your favorite flower arrangements. To do this, create a personalized shadow-box and paint it with a complimentary color to  your wall. Use nails to secure your frame. Then, you can add your floral arrangement in the shadow-box hole. Don’t forget to replace flowers on a regular basis. This craft is a beautiful way to bring nature to an area that might normally be gloomy – like an interior home office or bedroom.

Creative Lampshade

If you are tired of looking at your dull and plain lampshade, wait until you do some creative paper designs in it. This can be done in a few easy steps. First, replace your existing lampshade with a plain white color. If it’s already white, you just have to remove dust and dirt stuck in your shade. Next, lay down your design template in a white rice paper. Using a cutter or craft knife, trim your design carefully and accurately. Attach your design at the back of your shade using clear adhesive. Use a small amount of adhesive in each corner of your design so it won’t appear when lamp is turned on.

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Tabletop Twigscape

Cut twigs and branches to form an elegant tabletop design. The twigs and branches are artistically formed by nature which makes it very attractive when properly orchestrated at the center of your tabletop. For this craft, you need dried twigs and branches from your garden, durable base, pebbles, electric drill and wood glue. Start by forming your base using a wood. Depending on the size or dimension you wanted, cut the wood and form it accordingly. Drill some holes at the center that are enough to hold twigs and branches. Use wood glue to securely fasten the twigs. Scatter the pebbles onto the base to provide an artistic and natural look. What a great idea for a centerpiece on your dining table or kitchen bar.

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Spending a few hours to do these crafts during weekends will certainly boost the beauty of your home. Invite the whole family to work with you. These weekend crafts can be a great bonding activity for the whole family. Have a great weekend!

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Labor Day is around the corner and that means back-to-school time is here! Whether your kid’s are young or old, getting ready for school means preparation and planning out schedules. College age students love getting back to their own places that they can call their own.  Whether it is an off campus apartment or a dormitory room, college students want to make their ‘pad’ THE place to hang out!

When thinking of color themes for college students, does it seem like you never know what colors to choose? Dorm rooms can be drab and utilitarian so pep up their space with fun color themes that make them excited to stay in their 4 walls!

Here are some suggestions on what you need to make the best dorm room ever!

Checklist for Dorm Room:

• Bedding: Pillows, sheets, comforter/bed spread, mattress cover (a must!)
• Area rugs/carpet
• Lamp for desk, and bedside
• Pictures to hang on the wall, family/friend pictures
• Radio, stereo, headphones, MP3 player
• Portable fan
• Microwave and/or refrigerator (If allowed in dorm rooms)
• Iron, small ironing board
• Small decor items to make your room feel personalized to match your theme colors!

Color inspiration ideas for color themed dormitory rooms:

Dorm room life can be fun if you decorate the space to reflect personality and individuality.  Choose one of these color inspirations, or create your own.

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