These DIY lighting ideas will light up your home, even on a tight budget. Whether you’re looking for a DIY lamp, pendant or sconce, you’re sure to be inspired to brighten up every dark corner!
Creating your own light fixtures can seem a little daunting at first. But these DIY lighting projects are easier to make than you think! With some creativity and electrical know-how, you can create the perfect DIY lamp, pendant or sconce to brighten up the dark corners of your home.
Get all the details on each of these amazing DIY lighting ideas by clicking on the title or image to go straight to the tutorial!
DIY Wall Sconce Ideas
Wall sconces make great accent lighting, allowing you to direct light only where you need it. Some of these DIY lighting ideas can be used as bedside reading lights, saving you precious space on the nightstand. The Japanese style wall sconce by yours truly was installed in a stairway, allowing for plenty of light while maintaining a low profile.
Japanese Style DIY Wall Sconce – The Handyman’s Daughter
Cage Wall Sconce – Sawdust Sisters
Industrial Wall Sconces – Love Create Celebrate
Plug-in Wall Sconce – Savvy Apron
DIY Pendant Light Ideas
Pendant lights drop down from the ceiling to provide light over a larger area, like a kitchen island or dining table. A shade over the bulb diffuses the light and gives a softer glow. But those trendy Edison bulbs are so cool, you don’t want to cover them up! Keep in mind that exposed bulbs should be hung above eye level, so they don’t blind you every time you look at them!
Copper Pipe Pendant Light – The Gathered Home
Industrial Cage Pendant Light – Refresh Restyle
Wire Basket Pendant Light – Small Home Soul
X Wood Pendant Light – Infarrantly Creative
Giant Macrame Rope Lights – Vintage Revivals
Stenciled Lampshade Pendant Light – H2O Bungalow
Copper Hoop Pendant Light – Kristi Murphy
Industrial Rope Pendant Light – Blesser House
Colander Pendant Light – Capturing Joy
DIY Chandelier Ideas
Chandeliers are made to stand out! But they don’t have to be made of sparkly crystal to be a showstopper. These amazing DIY chandeliers are sure to impress your guests at your next dinner party, especially after you tell them you made it yourself!
West Elm Bentwood Chandelier Knock Off – Designer Trapped
Upcycled Chandelier – Lovely Etc.
Rustic Industrial Chandelier – Love Create Celebrate
Rustic Outdoor Chandelier – The V Spot
Orb Chandelier – Lovely Etc.
Multi-Bulb Chandelier – Love and Renovations
DIY Lamp Ideas
Unlike pendant lights and sconces, lamps can go anywhere in the room! Whether you need a reading light on your bedside table, or something to accent that DIY console table you just built, you can make your own lamp to suit your style!
Lantern Lamp – Lovely Etc.
Concrete and Copper Lamp – Brit + Co.
I hope you were inspired to skip the store and create your own DIY lighting instead! Which one of these ideas was your favorite? I’d love to hear from you in the comments!
Looking to update your track light fixture? Check out my tutorial showing how I installed new kitchen track lighting, and the huge difference it made in the space!
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Lindi says
March 20, 2018 at 10:28 amThank you so much for including a couple of my lighting tutorials in your round-up! There are so many amazing ideas here!
Vineta says
March 20, 2018 at 10:31 amNo problem! Your chandelier is one of my favorites on the entire list!
Wendi@H2OBungalow says
March 21, 2018 at 3:49 amWow! I love…LOVE your collection! Every single one is fantastic. Which by the way is a compliment to me! Thanks so much for including my stenciled pendant light in your collection:) Pinned 🙂
Toni | Small Home Soul says
March 22, 2018 at 4:36 pmWow, there are so many awesome and inspiring lights in this Roundup! I’d love to make the hoop light for my dining room, and one of those awesome wall lights for my nightstand. Thanks for including my basket light, I love that project and how easy it is to create your own lights without breaking the bank.
angie says
March 27, 2018 at 12:21 pmgreat ideas and so many of them are very interesting. Thanks for sharing such great ideas
Audra @ Renewed Projects says
March 27, 2018 at 9:10 pmAwesome ideas! Thanks for putting this all together. Pinning to myDIY lighting board for future reference.
Rhonda says
March 30, 2018 at 10:07 amI love these lighting ideas. Thanks for the inspiration, and sharing on Sunday’s Best.
Isabelle says
March 31, 2018 at 1:41 pmSuch good ideas! Thanks for the inspiration!
Nicole says
April 2, 2018 at 8:16 amThese DIY lighting ideas are all so good, I would never guess I could make them myself! Thank you for sharing your roundup with us at the #HomeMattersParty this week.
Sheri says
April 2, 2018 at 11:39 amLove this collection. I need to make two table lamps for my living room. Thanks for sharing at the To Grandma’s House We Go DIY, Crafts, Recipes and More Link Party! Hope to see you again this week!
Jann Olson says
April 3, 2018 at 4:07 pmThanks for sharing these great lighting ideas with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Amanda says
April 18, 2018 at 12:36 amGreat work! These lights play an important role in interior design. These are a great way to add some flair to your room. I am totally inspired by your work and can’t wait to try them. Thanks for sharing the wonderful article.
Saltean says
July 16, 2018 at 12:31 amThanks for sharing so many amazing ideas. Lighting plays such an important role in home decor. I love to decorate my home with budget friendly things. Recently, I placed Himalayan salt lamps to decorate my home. These lamps are so beautiful and affordable. They give off such a beautiful glow. These lamps also could be an amazing decor idea.
Steve says
November 10, 2018 at 1:13 pmGreat roundup of lighting ideas! I’m always intrigued by others creativity. I’m partial to the industrial wall sconce!