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By Maryann @ Domestically Speaking 21 Comments

DIY Desk Lamp Makeover

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I love how this Desk Lamp Makeover turned out. I’ve been crushing on the combo of silver and copper and decided to incorporate that in this desk lamp makeover.   I found a great, classic desk lamp at our thrift store for only $2.  It was in great shape and my daughter has been using it in her room.

Desk Lamp Makeover

Here’s the thrift store find that I started with.

You can see that it needed some cleaning up.  I used a little bit of vinegar and white to get the sticky grime off the lamp base and wiped down the whole lamp so it was ready to be prettied up with paint.

Here’s the supplies I used for this Desk Lamp Makeover (affiliate links provided for your convenience):

  • Worn Penny acrylic paint
  • 1″ foam paint brush
  • thick rubberband

Worn Penny is my new favorite acrylic paint color.  It’s a beautiful copper shade!  I decided to paint the outer base and stripe on the edge of the top of the lamp.

I was able to just free hand the outer edge of the base.  If you’re worried you can easily add some painter’s tape to the top surface of the lamp base.

Now here’s my favorite tip for painting a stripe on a curved surface – A THICK RUBBERBAND!!!!  Yep – it’s so much easier than trying to wrestle painter’s tape around a curved surface!  The rubberband will hold the surface snugly making your striped painting so much easier.

It took 2 coats to get this beautiful surface.  I let it dry about 30 minutes between coats and then let it dry about 1 hour before I removed the rubberband.

The results… a gorgeous, updated desk lamp that cost me nothing but time, since I had the paint supplies on hand.

 

Now make sure you check out these other amazing thrift store makeovers from the team this month!

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Peony and Grapevine Wreath
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Copper and Silver Desk Lamp

21 Comments Filed Under: diy, Thrift Store Decor

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  1. GordonDonnat says

    October 1, 2018 at 3:26 am

    Very nice lamp. I wanted to throw my old lamp away, but no I have a better idea=) Thanks Maryann

    Reply
  2. luis parsons says

    February 20, 2018 at 7:14 pm

    this is such a great idea! especially for my room..cause it eats just a little space!..thank you so much for this!

    Reply
  3. Katie says

    February 20, 2018 at 4:04 am

    LOVE the rubber band idea, thanks! The lamp turned out great ?

    Reply
  4. Cheryl Acampora says

    February 19, 2018 at 2:39 pm

    Just found your site! Luv it…..

    Reply
  5. Kathy A. says

    February 16, 2018 at 5:05 pm

    I love the rubber band trick as I couldn’t paint a good line if my life depended on it. Would like to try it on some jars/straight-sided vases, etc. Might make some great diagonals, too! I love copper accents and never would have thought to use it on an already metal lamp!

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    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      February 17, 2018 at 7:22 pm

      Great idea – love the idea of diagonal lines!

      Reply
  6. Pam says

    February 14, 2018 at 12:28 pm

    The copper really updated the lamp, didn’t it! Love the rubber band idea!

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    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      February 15, 2018 at 6:38 pm

      Thanks Pam! Yes and such an easy update!

      Reply
  7. kristin says

    February 14, 2018 at 8:48 am

    What a great idea, so simple yet gave it such a update. THanks for the rubber band tip, love it!

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      February 15, 2018 at 6:39 pm

      Thanks Kristin!

      Reply
  8. gail says

    February 14, 2018 at 7:26 am

    Awesome easy makeover on that lamp my friend. I didn’t know about the rubber band trick. I sure hope I remember that one next time I need it.

    The lamp is beautiful!
    gail

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      February 15, 2018 at 6:39 pm

      Thanks Gail!

      Reply
  9. Christy @ Our Southern Home says

    February 14, 2018 at 7:01 am

    What a great idea! Don’t you just love when such a simple touch gives a big result. Loving hints of copper these days.

    Reply
    • Maryann @ Domestically Speaking says

      February 15, 2018 at 6:40 pm

      Me too! Crushing on copper!

      Reply
  10. laura says

    February 14, 2018 at 5:59 am

    I love the rubberband trick! What a great idea! laura
    Happy Valentine’s Day Maryann

    Reply

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