Reusing old furniture and decorative accessories in the home by giving them a makeover is not only cost-efficient, but also very green. If you have an outdated lamp that you have considered throwing away, give it a modern appearance that matches your home decor.
Instructions
Making your modern lamp
1. Remove the old lampshade. Take it shopping with you to ensure you are purchasing one that will fit your lamp.
2. Select an ultra-modern lamp shade in a color that complements your room decor. Square lamp shades are very modern looking and work well for this project.
3. The paint you use will depend on what material your lamp is made of. If your lamp base is wooden, spray paint works well. If your lamp is glass, look for a paint made for glass.
4. Paint your lamp base first. Paint it a solid color or add decorative touches and patterns with additional colors. If you choose to do a pattern, it is best to use a stencil. Paint your lamp base a solid color and allow it to dry overnight. Attach your stencil with tape wherever you want the pattern to be. Paint inside the stencil area. Allow this coat of paint to dry for several hours. Remove the stencil.
5. The last step is to put the new lamp shade onto the lamp.
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