Last week I posted about my Home Goals for 2012. The first thing I really want to tackle on my list? Start introducing more of my eclectic style in my traditional great room, which means a POP of color and some funky pieces.
I recently added new lamps to my master bedroom and wanted to incorporate them into my great room…with a little makeover to turn them from drab to fab! Yeah, the lamp shades were quite boring before.
My new color scheme is going to have a lot of browns, peacock blue and red (I have to work with what I got and those two red accent chairs are in great condition!). I went through my stock of fabric and found this bold red swirly pattern. Perfect!
Let me just say… lamp shades can be tricky to cover! To help me figure out the best way to cut my fabric, I created a pattern template out of butcher paper. Much easier this way!! OH, I made sure I cut the fabric with about an extra 1/2 inch on each side to leave room for user error!
Once my fabric was cut I used my hot glue gun to adhere it to the lamp shade on the top and bottom edges. I folded over the end of the fabric for a nice seam on the back side of the shade.
I used a pair of scissors to trim away the excess fabric.
Then I lined the top and bottom edges with 2 yards fancy cording I purchased from JoAnn’s Fabrics for only $1.50 total!
And that’s it! Don’t you LOVE how the fabric perfectly matches the swirls of the lamp? Yeah, totally not on purpose. I actually didn’t even notice how well they went together when I first picked out the fabric :) DOH, sometimes I just don’t know if I’m awake or dreaming.
OH, and I’ll have the rest of my revamped Great Room coming soon. See the pop of blue in the pillows? Yep, adding some hints of that throughout the room. So excited for the changes coming ahead!!
I love it! I have been wanting to do this! Instead I just have old ugly shades hiding in the closet! Thanks for the beautiful idea!
Debbie
Thanks Debbie! And thanks for sharing it, too :)
Great job!
Thanks Anna!
I attempted to cover a lamp shade for work not too long ago and it was a disaster! haha Mistake number one was that I didn’t create a pattern. Oops!
Yours turned out great! Love that fabric!
Haha!! The pattern was definitely a life saver! I couldn’t get the material straight otherwise and everything just looked off-kilter!
How lovely! That pattern is so much fun!
That looks Great! This is yet another project that I have to try after I recover from the disappointment of creating my own stencil! That was no easy project :-)
Morning Erin,
What a great job you have done with your lamp…I love it!
janet xox
Thanks Janet!
Love this post! I’m having a linky party, and would love for you to join! Here is the link http://www.thesouthernproductqueen.com/one-stop-shoppe-linky-party-3 Thanks for sharing!!!
Love how the lamp shades came out. Fabric is gorgeous too!! Stopping by from Serenity Now linky party and your newest follower here and Pinterest.
Here is what I shared this week: http://craftybrooklynarmywife.blogspot.com/2012/01/hollys-first-coat.html
This is beautiful! You just gave me a great idea to finish my daughter’s room.
Thank you for sharing!
Love this tut. I have a yard sale lamp in my basement begging for a total make-over, including the shade. Thanks for posting such a clear tutorial. (I saw your post on Making the World Cuter)
Thanks so much!
Beautiful. I really love that fabric, and it does perfectly match the lamp. I have been wanting to do this, but I never really knew how to do it and I didn’t realize it could be this easy. Thanks for sharing!
Cutest lampshade ever!
Thanks Brittany!!
My grandma recently moved in with family, and when we went through her things, I got a few lamps and shades because we had just bought our first home. The lamp shades are a harvest orange, dark greens, and browns, and my husband says they remind him of camouflage. Not really a good look for our home. they also have beads hanging down, so I’ve planned to redo them but didn’t have a clue where to start. Thanks for the ideas, I am pinning this so I can get to it and have cuter lamps!
I have always wanted to cover a lampshade with fabric and you make it seem doable. Going to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Christin!
Visiting for Home Stories From A2Z-Oh my goodness! You did such a fabulous job! I have been wanting to do this-now I can see how easy it is. Thanks for the tutorial.
Love the colors!
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Thanks Meegan! I appreciate it. Going to check out your site now :)
Thanks for sharing this. I’d love for you to come share it at our linky party!
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Such a great idea! I love the pattern on the fabric! Pinned, and your newest GFC follower. :)
Thanks Carrie!!
Thanks for linking to Take-A-Look Tuesday – you were featured today! – - Mandy, http://www.SugarBeeCrafts.com
Thanks so much Mandy! I appreciate it :)
Love the new lampshade, great fabric! Visiting you from Somewhat Simple.
Thanks so much Heather!!
Um….. Gorgeous. Love that shade. It’s absolutely beautiful! Great job!
Melody
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PS Come link up at my place tonight if you can so I can show you off!
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Thanks so much Melody! I’m heading over there now to check it out!!
Wow! This turned out FABULOUS! I have seen fabric on lampshades before but none that turned out this beautiful!! I love your choice of fabric too!
If you are interested, I would love for you to link up at my weekly Friday Link Party: http://www.simplydesigning.blogspot.com
Have a wonderful weekend!
Ashley
Simply Designing
Thank you so much!! I’m heading over there in just a bit!
Beautiful! I featured this this week at Lines Across.
Thanks for sharing!
Rachel
Don’t you just love those little pops of color. I love what you did it looks fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
This is just perfect! Thank you so much for sharing!!
I might just have to try that, I have a couple lamps that are in dire needs of a new shade, but those shades can be so expensive, I think I can just cover the current shades to save some money, thanks for the inspiration! I found you via the Homemade Projects link party.
Thanks Tina!