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DIY Lighting Knock Offs

When I first started blogging I knew what I wanted my “brand” to be.  I knew that I wanted to inspire people to save money but in a creative and beautiful way.   What I also wanted was to focus on recycling and reuse.  Whether it’d be from transforming a thrift store find, or thinking twice before throwing that glass spaghetti sauce jar away, I wanted people to be inspired.

The following examples from fellow bloggers are EXACTLY what I’m inspired by.  And I must say there are so many Bloggers who I follow and respect and are SUPER talented (like these fab five).  These five DIY Lighting Knock Offs were once drab and now with some imagination and flare, have transformed into beautiful retail store looks for {much} less.

This is an Anthropologie inspired lamp made with strips of burlap and hot glue. She was also inspired by an original post by Tater Tots and Jello.

This glass jug lamp West Elm knock off was made by The Thrifty Abode from a jug she had for a few years.  It cost her $18, while the original lamp is up to $150!

Tip: If you are thrift store shopping and see two fabulous matching lamps, BUY THEM! It’s very hard to find two of the same lamp for some reason!

This is another Pottery Barn knock off executed fabulously by Musings from a French Cottage.  In her tutorial she finds Salvation Army lamps for $5.00 apiece.

The Family Room Design Studio did a DIY lighting knock off of a lamp designed by Mary McDonald.  I have written a post in the past of getting the look for less of one of her room designs (she’s awesome by the way).

Finally, this one is from one of my favorite retail stores (for inspiration anyway).  The Remodelaholic  did an amazing makeover on her existing dining room chandelier.

So think twice before buying that retail store lamp, drive to the closest Salvation Army and perhaps take on a DIY lighting project yourself.

BTW, please stop by and visit these blogs…there are so many amazing ideas!

 

 

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  1. jenny says

    December 18, 2012 at 2:48 pm

    I love them..can hardly tell the difference :).

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  2. Kathleen says

    March 10, 2014 at 2:40 am

    Hi Dinah!

    I just discovered a link to this post and I wanted to thank you for your kind words and the feature! I am honored that you liked (and posted about) my Pottery Barn inspired lamp shades. I really appreciate the link. I love all of the lamps you posted about. Everyone did such a fantastic job. I am always so inspired by the talent out there in blog land and I thank you for sharing! Have a wonderful week!!

    Kathleen

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    • Dinah Wulf says

      March 10, 2014 at 1:41 pm

      You’re welcome, Kathleen! I’m so delighted that you stopped by! I’ve been a long time fan 🙂

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