Thrift Vintage Wall Sconces To DIY Beautiful, Unique Cordless Lamps

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It's time to light things up. Whether you're looking for stylish statement lighting ideas to brighten up your living room or simply want easy, cordless lighting options to elevate your home decor, this thrifty DIY is the perfect solution. For this project, all you need is a thrifted vintage wall sconce (the kind meant for candles) and a cordless light of your choosing. The Borelor remote control globe light works wonderfully here, but any cordless option that you enjoy and that fits in your sconce will work just fine.

This lighting project is great for DIY beginners because it eliminates the need to mess around with cords and electrical wires that run through your walls. Instead, you can use a hammer and a nail to install a lightweight candle wall sconce directly into the wall stud. For heavier sconces, or just to be safe, you can use alternative hardware such as screws and drywall anchors. 

Once you're ready, mark where you want your sconce to hang with a pencil, and then install your chosen hardware into the pencil mark, allowing the screw or nail to stick out about a quarter of an inch from the wall. Next, hang your sconce on the nail or screw. From there, it's just a matter of placing the cordless lighting fixture on top. To ensure the light stays in place, you can add a little double sided tape to the bottom.

When installing your new DIY cordless lamp, there are a few things to consider. For example, if you're installing two wall sconces, you first need to understand how to determine the proper placement for wall sconces. A good tip is to install them around a centerpiece — this could be your bed, a vanity, a bookshelf, your fireplace, or a piece of art. Centering something between the lights adds visual interest and helps frame your decor.

Another helpful tip is to install the light fixtures roughly 66 to 72 inches from the ground, depending on the height of your walls. If that measurement doesn't work for your setup, try to install the sconces at eye level instead. This placement helps eliminate any harsh shadows that can occur when the sconces are placed too high or too low. Finally, think about the spacing between sconces. This will differ from home to home, but a good general rule is to keep each sconce at least 6 feet apart. With these tips, you are well on your way to using thrifted items to DIY a designer-worthy lamp that's a highlight in any room of your home.