Turn A Floor Lamp Into The Most Stylish Pendant Light With A Simple DIY

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Pendant lights add a visually interesting glow to any room. The hanging fixtures are a favorite of many homeowners due to their versatility and aesthetic appeal. However, they can get expensive. Thankfully, you can achieve the look using DIY pendant light ideas that make use of items you already have at home. If you own the OBEGRÄNSAD LED floor lamp from IKEA, you already own the key material to crafting one of the simplest DIY pendant lights. Just detach the floor lamp from its stand and use heavy duty hanging wire to hang it from your ceiling.

When you're done, you'll have your very own modern pendant light. This is an easy way to add a touch of sophistication to your living space. You can hang this fixture in your kitchen, bedroom, living room, or any other location in your home where you've been dreaming of adding a pendant light. One of the perks of opting for this DIY is that it doesn't require professional installation. Even a beginner can screw metal hooks in the ceiling to attach the metal hanging wire and hang the lamp. Let's dive into this easy DIY so you can give it a try in your own home.

As you can see, you should be able to hang your DIY pendant light from your ceiling in just a few steps. Start out by using your lamp to measure the distance you'll need to leave between your hooks. Once you've identified those two spots, mark them on your ceiling. Next, screw two hooks into your ceiling where you made your markings. You can then string two pieces of your metal wire through the two hooks, secure them and the top, and slide your lamp right in the middle at the bottom as shown above.

Just keep in mind that pendant lights should hang at least 7 feet away from the floor. Adjust the length of your wire accordingly. To make this process even easier, consider purchasing a picture hanging kit, such as the 26ELE Picture Hanging Wire. It comes with wire, hooks, and screws you can use for this project. To customize this DIY, consider using the LÅGTRYCK floor lamp as an alternative to the OBEGRÄNSAD LED floor lamp. Depending on your chosen interior design style, you might find that this white textured lamp suits your home better. You could also use a similarly-shaped lamp from your local thrift store or any other second-hand shop to make this project even more budget friendly.