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Farmhouse Look Lamp On A Budget

I am loving that farmhouse look that I see everywhere.  Of course it has been brought into the spotlight by the HGTV show Fixer Upper.  I don’t have regular tv cable so I can only watch it when I am at my parents or in a hotel or something.  There is one season on Netflix…but anyway.  This is where I got the idea for my farmhouse look lamp but on a budget.

Farmhouse Look Lamp on a Budget - www.michellejdesigns.com - I love the farmhouse look. I created this lamp from Thrift store parts and I think it would fit into any farmhouse decor

 

Farmhouse Look Lamp On A Budget

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I was walking through Goodwill a couple of weeks ago and I spotted this metal frame that looked like it could be the shade of an industrial lamp.  I grabbed it for $2.  Then I saw a small lamp base, also for $2.  I thought they looked pretty good together and I knew I could make them work.

I had also just purchased some Edison bulbs (affiliate link)  from a friend here in town.  I thought it was the perfect storm.

I started by removing the existing light socket.  I could tell that the base was for a small based bulb, not for a standard base bulb.

Farmhouse Look Lamp on a Budget - www.michellejdesigns.com - I love the farmhouse look. I created this lamp from Thrift store parts and I think it would fit into any farmhouse decor

 

We purchased a new socket at Menards.  My affiliate link is to Amazon.

 

Farmhouse Look Lamp on a Budget - www.michellejdesigns.com - I love the farmhouse look. I created this lamp from Thrift store parts and I think it would fit into any farmhouse decor

 

Then we needed to cut a round space in the metal “cage” shade so it would fit over the new socket.  I traced it with a sharpie onto the metal then Jeff used wire cutters and cut it out for me.  If you can’t find a makeshift cage like I did.  You can purchase cages/shades that are similar to this for a decent price.  There are also some fancier shades that could give you a whole different look.

 

Farmhouse Look Lamp on a Budget - www.michellejdesigns.com - I love the farmhouse look. I created this lamp from Thrift store parts and I think it would fit into any farmhouse decor

 

I painted the base of the lamp with spray paint with Rustoleum’s oil rubbed bronze. (affiliate link)  This is so that when I distress the chalk paint the brown will show through instead of the original green color.

 

Farmhouse Look Lamp on a Budget - www.michellejdesigns.com - I love the farmhouse look. I created this lamp from Thrift store parts and I think it would fit into any farmhouse decor

 

Then I started painting the Americana Decor white chalk paint. (affiliate link) This is after one coat.  It usually takes  a couple of coats.  I gave this one at least three.  Then I even touched up a couple of places again.  But in the end it is fabulous!

 

Farmhouse Look Lamp on a Budget - www.michellejdesigns.com - I love the farmhouse look. I created this lamp from Thrift store parts and I think it would fit into any farmhouse decor

 

When I got it painted, sanded (distressed) I brushed on the clear wax.  I let that dry then buffed it to a nice sheen.  I love that part!

Jeff helped my attach its new shade.  He drilled holes into the top of the lamp base and used tiny screws that just fit through the mesh wire on the shade.  It worked great.  Then I added the great Edison bulb.

 

Farmhouse Look Lamp on a Budget - www.michellejdesigns.com - I love the farmhouse look. I created this lamp from Thrift store parts and I think it would fit into any farmhouse decor

 

Farmhouse Look Lamp on a Budget - www.michellejdesigns.com - I love the farmhouse look. I created this lamp from Thrift store parts and I think it would fit into any farmhouse decor

Farmhouse Look Lamp on a Budget - www.michellejdesigns.com - I love the farmhouse look. I created this lamp from Thrift store parts and I think it would fit into any farmhouse decor

 

Farmhouse Look Lamp on a Budget - www.michellejdesigns.com - I love the farmhouse look. I created this lamp from Thrift store parts and I think it would fit into any farmhouse decor

 

Farmhouse Look Lamp on a Budget - www.michellejdesigns.com - I love the farmhouse look. I created this lamp from Thrift store parts and I think it would fit into any farmhouse decor

 

What do you think?  It is sort of funky but I think I love it!  If you love it please share!

Be sure to stop by My Favorite Things shop to find some the items I love to use in my DIY projects such as Edison bulbs, paint and some awesome wire “shades” for your lamps.

Thanks so much for stopping by,

Michelle

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Linda at Mixed Kreations

Friday 5th of May 2017

What a neat little lamp! It is gorgeous! The two pieces go perfectly together, I love how it turned out, and the lamp base is so pretty!

Michelle

Saturday 6th of May 2017

Thank you Linda. I still have this little guy and I love him!

Susie

Saturday 28th of May 2016

What a clever makeover. This could swing industrial, too. I always love a good two-fer. You have a real knack for remaking lamps... Always love seeing your posts. Xo Susie from The Chelsea Project

Michelle

Saturday 28th of May 2016

Thank you Susie! I am on sort of a lamp kick right now. Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate it.

Trish

Saturday 23rd of April 2016

Michelle, I LOVE THIS LAMP!! I shared it my weekly newsletter as my Friday Favorite. Your work always gets me. ;) Have a lovely weekend. <3

Michelle

Saturday 23rd of April 2016

Thanks Trish and thanks so much for sharing. I really appreciate it. I am in love with this lamp too. I want to create more lamps because I got a great deal on those Edison bulbs. Lol!! You have a great weekend too!

Heather Northington

Wednesday 6th of April 2016

Love this look! I am so impressed you did that yourself. It looks like something straight from a magazine. Keep up the good work :)

Michelle

Wednesday 6th of April 2016

Thank you. Wouldn't it be great if it could be in a magazine. Lol. I would love that.

Sue

Thursday 31st of March 2016

I do love it! The Edison vintage bulb is a classic touch too. Amazing you got the two pieces for 2 dollars each. I don't get to Goodwill as often as I want to, but next time I will try to look at things through your eyes and find something stylish to make.

Michelle

Thursday 31st of March 2016

Thanks Sue! I love it too. I think it is growing on my hubby too. LOL! I love Goodwill. I try to get there often.