1. Floor Lamp Patio Planter
A floor lamp and a hanging basket can be put together to create the perfect patio planter. Just paint your lamp base and then add an inexpensive hanging basket to get this look. Add your plants of choice and enjoy this beautiful creation – you can even use it for all seasons depending on the plants that you put in it.
Tutorial/Source: hometalk
2. Repurposed Lamp Base Finial
I love finials for general decorating. They just add such a nice touch to just about anything. You can make a finial easily from an old wooden lamp base and add charm to any table or mantel. Just remove the lamp part and then paint the base and you're all done. You don't even have to have a lamp on hand. You can normally pick them up at thrift stores for under $5.
Tutorial/Source: modvintagelife
3. DIY Adjustable Lamp Planter
This one is a bit different than traditional lamps. This planter is made from an old adjustable lamp and it's perfect for adding a bit of contemporary charm to any room. All you do is remove the bulb and the lamp hardware from inside the floor lamp and then find a plant that will fit nicely into that spot.
Tutorial/Source: apartmenttherapy
4. Repurposed Lamp Cake Plate
That old lamp base and an old china plate can be put together to create this gorgeous cake plate. Just remove the bulb section of the lamp along with the wiring and attach the plate to the top. You'll end up with a very elegant and very simple to make cake stand that will beautifully display all of those yummy baked goods you want to create.
Tutorial/Source: allthingsnewagain
5. DIY Lamp Birdbath
An old lamp base and a dish can also be turned into a really elegant DIY birdbath. You just remove the hardware and wiring and then attach a small plate or bowl to the top of the lamp base for the birds. You could use a wood or metal lamp for this – just whatever you have to work with and it will create a stunning birdbath for your lawn or garden area.
Tutorial/Source: blogher
6. Repurposed Table Lamp Candlesticks
I love these old lamps turned elegant candlesticks. You can normally get an old lamp for just a couple of dollars at thrift stores, so these are actually really cheap candlesticks. Just remove the cord and paint. You don't even have to remove the bulb part – the candles will fit perfectly into the slots where the bulbs go.
Tutorial/Source: shabbychicinspired
7. DIY Citronella Firepot
Turn that old lamp base into a great citronella burner to keep the bugs off you when you're outdoors this summer. Refinish your lamp base however you want and then add a copper bowl to hold your fire and citronella. This is a beautiful firepot and will look amazing on your patio or deck this summer.
Tutorial/Source: hometalk
8. Repurposed Lamp Base And Chicken Wire Dress Form
An old lamp base can be made into a vintage looking dress form when you add chicken wire and a hanger. This is a stunning project and it's not terribly difficult to pull off. I love the entire look of this. It would be perfect for a craft room or office or even in the bedroom to hang and organize various things.
Tutorial/Source: junkchiccottage
9. Old Lamp Turned Fountain
You can also turn those old lamp bases into beautiful garden fountains with just a bit of work and a few additional supplies. You'll need glass bowls that you attach together onto the lamp base and then of course a fountain pump of some sort. What a beautiful way to repurpose an otherwise useless lamp.
10. Repurposed Lampshade Garden Trellis
When you're deciding what to do with those old lamps, you may also have to choose a project for your old lampshades. If you remove the fabric cover, you can set that lampshade in the garden and use it as a trellis for all sorts of flowers and climbing veggies. Many plants will even grow tall enough to hide your trellis and it offers great support for the vines.
Tutorial/Source: kovels
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