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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.

 

Comments

  2. Paula says

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

  5. Lynn Spencer says

    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

  7. Tania says

    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

  8. Erlene A says

    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!

  12. Nikki Frank-Hamilton says

    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!

  16. Shara says

    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 🙂

  18. Pili says

    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!

  24. Rebecca West says

    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!

  27. debbie says

    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

    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!!!

  30. Susie says

    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

  32. Mistie says

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

  34. Beverly says

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

  37. Kim Six says

    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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