Woman Turns $8 IKEA Bowl Into Ambient Lighting That Looks Good
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It may seem like a small detail, but the right lighting goes a long way toward creating a relaxing and sophisticated vibe in your home. Sharp, overhead lighting is useful for focused tasks, but the soft glow of ambient lighting from a recessed fixture or wall-mounted sconce creates a more relaxing atmosphere. Innovations like ready-made wireless sconces, the renter-friendly solution for rooms with no hard-wired lights, have come onto the market, but it can be more satisfying (and easier on the budget) to simply make your own version, which is what TikTok creator @savvy_home did. She turned an IKEA bowl and a puck light into a wall sconce that looks high-end using spray paint, a textured finish, and a bit of cardboard. By following her process, and maybe adjusting it to suit your own style, you're on your way to an easy-to-assemble light that will impress guests and bring serenity to your space.
This DIY adds cozy ambient lighting without requiring expensive fixtures or electrical wiring. It also lets you achieve a sleek wall light that blends well with modern design by repurposing what you have or buying inexpensive materials. There's versatility in how you can position the finished product: hang it on the living room wall, around 60 inches above floor level, or make a second sconce so you have a pair to light up your bedside (this works best if they're placed 6 to 12 inches above your headboard). Bathrooms and entryways are a few other places you can decorate with sconces.
How to craft a modern-looking DIY wall sconce with simple materials
To replicate the project that will elevate your home lighting, the core elements you'll need are a bowl, like the BLANDA MATT Bamboo Bowl from IKEA and a rechargeable or battery-powered puck light. If you're unfamiliar with puck lights, they're small, round LED lights named for their hockey puck-like shape. A rechargeable magnetic puck light like the one @savvy_home uses can be removed for charging and then reattached inside the bowl. If you're mounting the sconce with a metal nail, the magnetic light can also attach directly to it. The Dazzy Dot Rechargeable Puck Lights is just one option. You'll also need paints to give the bowl a smooth, light-colored finish so it gives any basic room a modern upgrade. Use a white spray paint on the bowl itself, and once that dries, a coat of Rust-Oleum Bleached Stone adds a textured finish.
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Those who love a quick project will be glad to know you can put this together easily once you've gathered the materials. Set the bowl into an open cardboard box, tarp, or anything else you don't mind getting splattered, and spray paint the inside and outside of the bowl, letting it air-dry or using a blow dryer in between coats. If you prefer brighter light, attach the puck light directly to the inside of the bowl. For a softer glow, hot glue a cardboard circle the same size as the puck light over it to diffuse the light.