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Ideas to Repurpose Old Lamps

Any thrift store or yard sale I’ve ever been to had at least a couple of lamps for sale. They’re often overlooked, because you really only need so many in your home – but if you knew how to repurpose old lamps into something new, you might look at them in a different light. I’ve collected some great ideas to use them both inside and out to give those old lamps a whole new life.

Ideas to Repurpose Old Lamps

What a great way to repurpose an old lamp - turn it into a pretty little side table. Tons of other great ways to use old lamps, too!

Repurpose old lamps into a side table.

Great ideas to repurpose old lamps: turn one into a bird bath.

Repurpose one into a bird bath.

Ways to Repurpose Old Lamps: this tiered tray is such a great idea!

Make a tiered stand from a thrift store lamp and trays.

 Ideas to repurpose old lamps - turn them into candlesticks

Take the wiring out of old lamps and turn them into candlesticks.

Ideas to repurpose old lamps: turn it into decor

Paint a base to turn it into shelf decor.

Ways to use old lamps: turn them into solar lamps

Repurpose old lamps from inside to outdoor solar lights.

Ideas to repurpose old lamps - turn one into a dress form

Use some chicken wire to turn an old floor lamp into a dress form.

Ideas to repurpose old lamps - turn one into a fountain.

Repurpose some dishes and old lamps into a fountain.

Ideas to repurpose old lamps - turn them into jewelry displays

Repurpose old lamps into jewelry displays/storage.

Ideas to repurpose old lamps: turn it into a memo board

Make a memo board from an old lamp.

Some wonderful ideas on how to repurpose old lamps

With all of these fun ideas, there’s sure to be one that you’ll love to use in your own home.

Which one of these is your favorite?

So many great ideas for ways to reuse old chairs - definitely trying the last one!

If you enjoyed this post, you might also enjoy my favorite ways to repurpose old chairs!

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About Gina Luker

Gina Luker is a writer, photographer and lover of all things quirky. She's usually found with a drill in one hand and a cocktail in the other while blogging along the way. She's addicted to coffee, polka dots, rock stars, Instagram, and everything aqua.

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Comments

  1. Helen says

    June 21, 2016 at 11:21 am

    Love your repurposing of lamps

    Reply
  2. Barbara says

    July 16, 2016 at 11:05 am

    Love your imagination!!

    Reply
  3. Anna says

    September 18, 2016 at 3:59 pm

    Do you think you could give a whole lot of detail/instructions on the blue Glas three tier fountain…??

    Reply
    • Anna says

      September 18, 2016 at 4:00 pm

      (Glass with 2 eases )

      Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      September 19, 2016 at 8:09 am

      Hey Anna, I found this image on another inspirational site, I checked to see if there was a tutorial for you but no such luck 🙁 It is beautiful for sure!

      Reply
  4. David Walters says

    March 7, 2017 at 9:22 am

    Lamps come in so many great shapes and sizes, the possibilities are endless. I especially love the bird bath idea. Hitting good will or consignment shops is a great place to get lamps that are unique and cheap!

    Reply
  5. Amanda says

    February 22, 2018 at 1:55 am

    Great ideas! Nice collection of repurpose lamps and these become my favorite. I would love to add these lamps in my home. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Gina Luker says

      February 22, 2018 at 7:31 am

      Thanks Amanda!

      Reply

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