While working on my big guest bedroom project I found myself needing some new bedside lamps. I had two that were next to the bed that I really liked the shape of- kind of a modern meets retro base on the both of them, each with a cool cylindrical modern/retro shade. I didn't really want to spend $20 each for a couple new shades so I ran to the craft store and went on the hunt for some fabric. I perused the clearance fabric for a bit before I found what I was looking for. I got more than I needed, which I recommend.
You never know when you'll need a little extra for your current project or another one. Since I'm covering 2 shades I went ahead and got 2 yards so I'd have some left over.
Fabric- around $7
I already had the rest of the supplies like the lamps and both shades. However, if you do have to purchase them they aren't very expensive if you shop around.
*Try craft store for shades and consignment shops for lamps.
One of my shades is plain white but the other one has a dark pink design on it. Unfortunately putting a patterned fabric over top of a different pattern may not work without something to make the original shade pattern disappear. This is my first lamp shade project so I thought I'd try a new approach.
About Bone Broke
- CB
- Hey yall, welcome to Bone Broke Design! I'm here to show you how you can add style and personality to every room in your home without breaking the bank. As a first time homeowner I see my home as a giant canvas just waiting to be made into something awesome, but being recently laid off I need to watch my money too. This is where I'll show you how you can transform your home from bland and boring to warm and inviting with a little imagination, some DIY, and all on an unemployed homeowner's budget...