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June 14, 2016 By Sherry

DIY Tripod Floor Lamp

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This DIY floor lamp is so easy to make. All you need is an old telescope and a clamp lamp.

This DIY tripod floor lamp may be the easiest DIY project I have ever done.  It took me about 5 minutes to make this lamp.

This DIY floor lamp is so easy to make. All you need is an old telescope and a clamp lamp.I am also getting ready for a challenge that includes several other bloggers where we makeover a room for under $100. For this challenge, I am going to makeover my teenage son’s room.

 

I want the room to have an industrial look that I see everywhere now. When I look at the lamp in the picture above, I realize that this lamp can be made instead of purchased brand new. Knowing that I will have to make several trips to thrift stores in my area, I set out to find the things that I need.

This DIY floor lamp is so easy to make. All you need is an old telescope and a clamp lamp.

I immediately saw an old telescope at the first thrift store, and I could not believe that the stand looks exactly like the lampstand that I see on my favorite decorating sites.  The Thrift Store has it priced $6.99, and I got a little more off that with a coupon that I had.

 

 

http://www.blackmango.com.au/products/tripod-floor-lamp-144cm-oatmeal-shade-natural-legs

I found this electrical clamp lamp at the Thrift Store for $1.99 but you can purchase a new one at any home improvement store or Walmart. They are usually around $15.

This DIY floor lamp is so easy to make. All you need is an old telescope and a clamp lamp.

Instructions

Remove the telescope from the stand with a screwdriver and clamp the clamp lamp to the stand.  That’s it. Super easy!

I love the look of my DIY tripod lamp because I only spent $9. Also, it only takes about 15 minutes to make it!  These lamps are normally priced from $200 and up.

 

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Comments

  1. Amanda at The Kolb Corner says

    June 16, 2016 at 7:17 am

    Wow! I would have never dreamed you used a telescope base and a clamp on lamp. Great job!

    • Sherry says

      June 16, 2016 at 5:33 pm

      Thanks Amanda! Thanks also for putting the challenge together!

  2. Paula says

    June 16, 2016 at 6:34 pm

    This looks great! Finding a telescope base was just what you needed for this project. I’ll bet that your son really likes this.

  3. Debrashoppeno5 says

    June 16, 2016 at 7:39 pm

    Oh Wow did you ever hit the jackpot on this thrift store find. I think these are the coolest lamps.

  4. Michelle James says

    June 16, 2016 at 8:36 pm

    You rocked it! $9 for this lamp is amazing! So creative & such a great piece for your son’s room!

  5. Lynn Spencer says

    June 17, 2016 at 6:04 am

    Sherry, this lamp is fantastic, especially for a young man’s room. How lucky were you that you found that telescope! Are you doing anything with the actual telescope? Brilliant upcycle my friend.
    Hugs and looking forward to seeing you in August!
    Lynn

  6. Maureen says

    June 18, 2016 at 7:31 am

    Absolutely love!! And the bargain price…..oh my word! I think your son is going to LOVE his room makeover!!

  7. Tania says

    June 18, 2016 at 11:06 am

    What??!! Who knew it could be that easy! I’ve been wanting a tripod lamp for a long time. I have a tripod but haven’t done anything with it because I thought it would be so much more difficult! I need to check out mine and see if it’s like yours now… crossing my fingers!

    Tania

    • Sherry says

      June 18, 2016 at 7:13 pm

      Thank you and good luck with your lamp!

  8. Erlene A says

    June 19, 2016 at 12:30 pm

    Those were amazing thrift store finds! I can’t believe you only spent $9! This totally looks like a $200 lamp and I would have never guessed the parts came from a thrift store. Fabulous makeover!

  9. Kellie says

    June 20, 2016 at 10:55 pm

    It kinda reminds me of the Pixar Lamp. I love it, way to be creative.

  10. Mary-the boondocks blog says

    June 21, 2016 at 2:49 pm

    Love this Sherry. It looks so cool next to that MCM piece and brings us back to another time.

  11. Katrin says

    June 21, 2016 at 3:25 pm

    I love it Sherry, this is such a cool lamp! I can’t believe it was that easy to built it! A wonderful piece!

  12. Nikki Frank-Hamilton says

    June 22, 2016 at 9:09 am

    ARG! This would fit in with our decor so well! I need great thrift shops like you have. Ours don’t supply such great finds,but I will be looking cause this is gorgeous! I love it. You have such a fun creative mind, I can’t wait to see what your son’s room ends up looking like, I’m sure it will be a huge hit!

  13. Linda at Mixed Kreations says

    June 22, 2016 at 2:46 pm

    What a neat lamp Sherry! You are very creative. Can’t believe that you made it for $9 and they sell for $200. You did a fantastic job.

  14. Amberjane says

    June 29, 2016 at 4:55 am

    Gorgeous Lamp and what a find in the thrift store – thank you for sharing with Pin worthy Wednesday

  15. Becky says

    June 29, 2016 at 10:13 am

    I love your lamp. The tripod was a great find! Thanks for sharing at the Talk of the Town party!

  16. Shara says

    June 30, 2016 at 12:05 pm

    Found this on the DIY Collective link up…this is soooooo awesome. That tripod was a super good find…and for only a few bucks?! Awesome project, very nice work 🙂

  17. Lisa says

    June 30, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    This is super cool. I think my 16 year old would totally dig this in his room.

  18. Pili says

    July 1, 2016 at 10:56 am

    You rocked this telescope makeover, Sherry!! It looks like if it just came out of a decor shop, but you only spent $9 on it! Really cool!

  19. Nikki Gwin says

    July 1, 2016 at 2:05 pm

    That is a great copy cat idea! Love it.
    🙂 gwingal

  20. Sarah - Craft Invaders says

    July 1, 2016 at 3:46 pm

    This is such a great up-cycling project – I’d love one of these!

  21. Jessica says

    July 1, 2016 at 7:46 pm

    That lamp is incredible, and I cannot believe how inexpensively you made it!

  22. Ilka says

    July 1, 2016 at 8:29 pm

    Love this stylish DIY Idea1

  23. Angie ambient wares says

    July 2, 2016 at 10:46 am

    Beautiful in look and cost!

  24. Rebecca West says

    July 3, 2016 at 4:01 pm

    Can I just say I love every ideas yo and your blog friends have created out of upcycled finds? What a cool idea! Thanks for linking up at Welcome Home Wednesdays, hope to see you again this week!

  25. Julie Briggs says

    July 5, 2016 at 1:37 am

    What a genius idea – thank you for sharing at #HomeMattersParty

  26. Christina Makri says

    July 5, 2016 at 5:05 am

    This is an excellent idea!!! I found you through Sweet Inspiration Link Party and I need to explore your blog. Have a wonderful day 🙂

  27. debbie says

    July 6, 2016 at 3:49 am

    Such an on trend idea. I have loved Pottery Barn’s version for several years. You had a great eye for seeing what that could become. Thanks for joining our link party too and bringing along all the other bloggers on your link! So much to explore.

  28. Melony says

    July 6, 2016 at 6:20 pm

    Boy, Now I know what I’ll be looking for at my thrift stores!! There is a version of this at Restoration Hardware for several hundred dollars, but I like your price a lot better!!!

  29. Theresa says

    July 7, 2016 at 11:19 am

    Thanks for sharing at the #InspirationSpotlight party. Shared.

  30. Susie says

    July 7, 2016 at 6:26 pm

    I won’t repeat my whole message just in case it gets published, but I was kicked out as spam. Happy to meet you and I’m sharing out this post as part of the BOB Tribe Stumble. Susie from the Chelsea Project

  31. Carol says

    July 10, 2016 at 7:50 pm

    This is so awesome and easy, no wonder I never would have thought of making this…LOL!

  32. Mistie says

    July 11, 2016 at 2:33 pm

    This was an awesome upcycle! So many people pay top dollar for this look, love your creativity! Thanks for sharing at Funtastic Friday.

  33. Sherry Nappa says

    July 11, 2016 at 6:08 pm

    Great upcycle! I love to repurpose things. It’s a creative thing.

  34. Beverly says

    July 16, 2016 at 11:05 am

    This looks terrific, Sherry! What a wonderful repurposed project. Pinned and Tweeted. Thanks for sharing with us at Snickerdoodle Sunday!

  35. Sara Syrett says

    July 16, 2016 at 11:15 pm

    Love this!! I picked you as my feature at Merry Monday! Have a great weekend!

  36. La Maison Jolie says

    July 17, 2016 at 6:31 am

    Absolutely gorgeous and so clever!!!

  37. Kim Six says

    July 17, 2016 at 2:51 pm

    This is fabulous! I’ve decided to feature it this week on You’re Gonna Love it! I am so excited! Thanks for sharing!

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Hi! I am Sherry and I live in Alabama. Thanks for visiting my blog. I love beautiful things but I am passionate about decorating my home without going in debt. It is amazing how creative you can be when you are on a budget. My home is decorated with diy projects, thrift store finds, and some items purchased new. I hope that you find something you to create for your home.

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