Lamp Ideas For Every Room in Your Home

Lighting is one of the most important factors in room design. It helps us perceive shapes and textures, as well as setting the tone and creating a mood. Whether you’re looking to add new lamps to your home, or update existing ones, there are a variety of lamp ideas to help you achieve the look you want.

The shape of a lamp base, shade and light bulb all play a role in the overall look of the fixture. Choosing the right base, shade and light bulb can make or break how your lamp looks, so experiment with different combinations to find the one that is perfect for you.

If you’re looking for a creative way to add interest to an ordinary table lamp, try using an old mason jar or bottle as the base. These types of jars are available in a wide variety of colors, and can be found inexpensively at thrift stores and craft shops.

Rewiring a lamp base is a simple way to change up its appearance, and is especially useful when you have an older, broken or unattractive lamp that still works. You can purchase lamp rewiring kits that include everything you need to change the base, including a new socket, cord and rod. There are also tutorials online to show you how to rewire a mason jar or bottle lamp, or you can do it yourself.

Lamps don’t always have to be rounded or square, and can actually work better as an accent piece in an oddly-shaped room like an alcove. A sculptural base can draw the eye, and give your room more dimension.

An alternative to painting a lamp is adding texture with fabric or paper. The fabric can tie in with other accents in the room, or create a bold look for a reading nook. Adding paper is another fun option and can give the appearance of an aged or weathered object.

Some lamp ideas are more elaborate, and may be best suited for larger rooms or as a focal point in an entryway or foyer. A cluster of glass bottles, for instance, can add a bold element to an open space. Or you can even use clear glass to display a wallpaper pattern, as in this DIY project from Pillar Box Blue.

A wood lamp can look rustic and earthy, or elegant and refined. It’s easy to make a unique wood lamp yourself, and this tutorial from Decor and the Dog is ideal for non-woodworkers.

You can also make a simple birch wood lamp, by drilling holes through the center of several birch slices and then stringing the cord of a lighting kit through the bunch. This style of lamp would be lovely in a modern farmhouse or rustic-inspired living space.

A lot of people have a hard time determining the right size of a lamp, as it can be difficult to visualize how large or small an item will be in space. Fortunately, there are tools and resources online to help you calculate the dimensions of a room, and determine what size of lamp is best for it.