Elevate Your Beachy Decor: How to Update Table Lamps with Rope Shades
Try this easy Coastal Lamp Makeover for under $10!! Update your lamp base with a sea glass color and change your shade with rope for this nautical DIY.
Are you looking to add a touch of coastal charm to your home? Look no further than this easy coastal lamp makeover with DIY rope-wrapped shades.
Whether you live near the beach or simply love the relaxed and breezy feel of coastal decor, this DIY project adds a perfect seaside vibe to any room.
By replacing traditional lamp shades with ones refreshed with rope, you can easily transform ordinary lamps into stunning nautical-inspired pieces that add warmth and character on a dime. The neutral texture can work with any decorating style!
In this article, I’ll share the step-by-step process for creating nautical rope shades, allowing you to enhance your home’s coastal aesthetic with a fun DIY.
DIY Coastal Lamp Makeover
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I perfected the art of rental decorating and overcoming challenges in small spaces for over fifteen years but now am tackling homeownership with a new set of challenges!
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How to Paint a Lamp Base
Clear your workspace and gather the essentials:
- Valspar’s Color Radiance paint and primer in Flat La Fonda Mirage or other coastal inspired hue
- Painter’s tape
- Sisal rope
- Hot glue gun and glue sticks
Ensure proper ventilation for a smooth and safe painting process.
Remove Lamp Components
Begin by unscrewing light bulbs and removing lampshades and any additional hardware. This will help you achieve a professional finish.
Protect Electrical Parts
Use painter’s tape to secure the socket and cord, providing a protective barrier against paint reaching the electrical components.
Apply Paint
Shake the Valspar paint can well. Hold it approximately 12 inches away from the lamp base and apply two or three light coats moving the can slowly from side to side for even coverage. You can sand with fine grit sandpaper any drips between coats and touch up with more paint as needed.
You can test your painting technique on cardboard first! Allow each coat to dry thoroughly before moving on to the next.
DIY Rope Lamp Shade
While waiting for the paint to dry, start gluing the rope around the lampshade using a hot glue gun. Begin alongside the seam on the backside of the shade and continue wrapping until the entire lampshade is covered.
Either start at the bottom or the top covering the starting end a little with the second layer of rope. Tuck in the last cut end into the wrapped rope at the back of the shade where the seam is.
Pro Tip: If you run out of rope, consider twisting together pieces of twine for a seamless extension. It’s a cost-effective solution that keeps the project budget-friendly.
Finishing Touches
Allow the painted lamp base to dry completely before reassembling. 48 hours is a good amount for the lamp to cure.
Reassemble
Once everything is dry, reattach the lampshade to the base. Screw in the light bulbs and ensure all hardware is securely fastened.
Inexpensive Coastal DIY Decor
Infuse your home with the laid-back allure of the coast using budget-friendly seaside DIY ideas. In this guide, you'll find a medley of simple coastal-inspired creative projects using driftwood, coral, and seashells.
Try these beautiful DIY Coral Bookends, a delightful blend of sophistication and natural charm! Inspired by high-end design, this DIY used dollar store supplies and beach finds.
Get the look for less with these gorgeous Joss & Main-inspired DIY sea shell place card holders. It only takes two steps to create!
Do you love collecting seashells but hate they collect dust? Turn your beach souvenirs into beautiful displays with these easy DIYs and decorating ideas.
Create a stunning oyster shell mirror on a budget with this easy DIY for an eye-catching seashell home decor accessory! You won’t believe how easy it is.
Make a beautiful seashell wreath DIY to add coastal decor to your home with this easy tutorial and step by step instructions.
DIY a beautiful and modern shell wall hanging with your coastal and beach finds using this easy DIY seashell decor idea and dollar store supplies.
Try these 10 gorgeous and neutral DIY handmade decor ideas using beach finds, dollar store items, and repurposed and thrifted decor.
Create summer decor in just minutes with DIY copper and coral napkin rings. This fun project takes 3 steps and is a great way to use that beach finds stash!
Find coastal decorating ideas in our Okinawan home tour right on the beach!
Transform your bookcase into a seaside sanctuary by incorporating driftwood accents, nautical-themed trinkets, and soft, ocean-hued book covers. The subtle combination of coastal elements will transport you to the shores, creating a relaxing and beachy reading nook within the confines of your home.
Bring the spirit of summer to both your indoor and outdoor spaces with nautical-inspired decor. From neutral colors, interesting textures, beach finds, and art, create a seamless transition between your home and the summer coast.
Other coastal lighting ideas
- Seashell lampshade: Using a hot glue gun to attach small seashells onto a plain lampshade creates a beautiful coastal-inspired design.
- Rope-wrapped base: Wrap thick jute rope around the base of a table lamp to give it a rustic coastal look.
- Driftwood accents: Attach pieces of driftwood to the sides of a table lamp or use them to create a unique lamp base.
- Nautical-themed lampshade: Paint stripes or anchor patterns on a plain white lampshade using fabric paint, giving it a nautical touch.
- Beach glass mosaic: Glue small pieces of beach glass onto the surface of an old or plain lamp base, creating a stunning mosaic effect.
- Coral-inspired lamps: Paint the base of your lamps in coral hues and add decorative faux coral accents for an elegant coastal style.
- Coastal print lampshades: Purchase or print out fabric with ocean-themed prints (such as shells, starfish, or waves) and cover your existing lampshades with them for an instant coastal makeover.
- Ombre sea glass effect: Spray paint clear glass lamps with different shades of blue spray paint in an ombre fashion, mimicking the colors found in sea glass.
- Fishnet accent: Wrap fishnet around the bottom portion of your table lamps for an authentic seaside feel.
- Driftwood finials: Replace traditional finials with small pieces of driftwood for an organic and beachy touch on your lamps.
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