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May 22, 2022 By Sherry

How to Make a No Electricity Outdoor Basket Light

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If you want an outdoor basket light but do not want to hire an electrician, I have a hack for you! This is how to make a no electricity outdoor basket light.

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I created a DIY no electricity outdoor basket pendant light using a solar light and a basket. This project only took minutes to make and install.

no electricity solar outdoor basket light

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I am participating in the One Room Challenge where I have 8 weeks to create a space in my home. The space that I am creating is our Lake House Outdoor Space. The outdoor space is going to be for entertaining and cooking on the grill. My desire is to have several spaces for people to sit and eat.

After searching my favorite stores and online, I could not find a wicker pendant light that I like. I wanted my light to be unique so I decided to make my own pendant lights.

Solar Light

Supplies

Basket. I found my baskets at Marshalls and HomeGoods.

Solar Light

You can see the solar light panel above the grill in this photo. We easily mounted it from the beam and ran the cord along one of the beams.

Since I will be using the outdoor kitchen at night, I needed a fairly bright light. We do not have an electrical circuit that could handle more electrical load so we decided a solar light would work perfectly. I paid $12 for the basket and $35 for the solar light. There are cheaper outdoor solar lights than I used but I needed a longer cord and I wanted a brighter light.

solar light

The light below might work also.

It is cheaper than the one I used but it is not as bright and the cord is not as long.

Instructions

The instructions are so easy!

Poke a small piece of wire through the center of the top of the basket.

pendant light instructions

Tie a piece of cord or whatever you are using to hang the basket light from your beam or ceiling.

solar light

The solar light cord unscrews in two pieces which makes it perfect to push through your basket.

pendant lights

no electricity pendant light

Attach it to your ceiling.

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My basket handles so I removed the handles with scissors.

The reason that I used some cord or rope along with the cord of the solar light is to help take the weight off the solar light cord.

how to make a no electricity outdoor basket light 2 ways

There is plenty of light at night from all of the string lights so the light over the table doesn’t need to be very bright. I found my basket at HomeGoods and I think it looks like a Serena and Lily Scallop Basket. I just love it!

You could also use a puck light if you do not need a stronger solar light. Google “the magic light trick” to see how.

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Comments

  1. Kym says

    May 31, 2022 at 8:22 pm

    This is so very nice and I live your unique ideas especially the basket lights. Enjoy!

  2. Sara says

    July 25, 2022 at 3:17 pm

    Amazing transformation Sherry; love that diy basket light!

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I'm Sherry! I believe that you can have nice things without going in debt. I will show you my DIY projects, DIY home renovations, tips and recipes.

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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