DIY living room industrial-style lighting fixtures
DIY Living Room Industrial-Style Lighting Fixtures
Industrial-style lighting fixtures are a popular choice for living rooms because they add a touch of ruggedness and character to the space. They're also relatively easy to DIY, so you can save money on your home decor project.
In this article, we'll show you how to make three different industrial-style lighting fixtures: a pendant light, a floor lamp, and a table lamp. We'll provide step-by-step instructions and photos, so you can follow along easily.
Materials and Tools
For each of these projects, you'll need the following materials:
- Wood (for the frame)
- Metal pipe (for the support structure)
- Light bulbs
- Electrical wire
- E26 light sockets
- Dimmer switch (optional)
- Screws
- Drill
- Sander
- Rust-resistant primer
- Paint
- Wax
You may also need some additional tools, depending on the specific project you're working on. For example, you'll need a hacksaw to cut the metal pipe, and a pipe cutter to cut the copper pipe.
Pendant Light
The pendant light is the simplest of the three projects, and it's a great way to add a touch of industrial style to your living room.
Step 1: Cut the wood.
You'll need to cut two pieces of wood for the frame of the pendant light. The first piece should be 12 inches long and 3 inches wide. The second piece should be 10 inches long and 2 inches wide.
Step 2: Sand the wood.
Sand the two pieces of wood until they're smooth.
Step 3: Prime and paint the wood.
Apply a coat of rust-resistant primer to the wood, and then paint it in your desired color.
Step 4: Cut the metal pipe.
Use a hacksaw to cut two pieces of metal pipe. The first piece should be 12 inches long, and the second piece should be 10 inches long.
Step 5: Assemble the frame.
Attach the two pieces of wood to each other using screws. Then, attach the metal pipes to the frame using screws.
Step 6: Add the light bulbs.
Thread the light bulbs through the metal pipes, and then screw them into the light sockets.
Step 7: Add the dimmer switch (optional).
If you want to add a dimmer switch to the pendant light, you can do so by following the instructions that came with the switch.
Step 8: Enjoy your new pendant light!
Your pendant light is now complete. Hang it from the ceiling in your living room, and enjoy the warm, inviting light it provides.
Floor Lamp
The floor lamp is a more complex project than the pendant light, but it's still relatively easy to DIY.
Step 1: Cut the wood.
You'll need to cut four pieces of wood for the frame of the floor lamp. The first piece should be 24 inches long and 3 inches wide. The second piece should be 22 inches long and 2 inches wide. The third piece should be 20 inches long and 1 inch wide. The fourth piece should be 18 inches long and 1 inch wide.
Step 2: Sand the wood.
Sand the four pieces of wood until they're smooth.
Step 3: Prime and paint the wood.
Apply a coat of rust-resistant primer to the wood, and then paint it in your desired color.
Step 4: Cut the metal pipe.
Use a hacksaw to cut two pieces of metal pipe. The first piece should be 24 inches long, and the second piece should be 22 inches long.
Step 5: Assemble the frame.
Attach the four pieces of wood to each other using screws. Then, attach the metal pipes to the frame using screws.
Step 6: Add the light bulb.
Thread the light bulb through the metal pipes, and then screw it into the light socket.
Step 7: Add the dimmer switch (optional).
If you want to add a dimmer switch to the floor lamp, you can do so by following the instructions that came with the switch.
Step 8: Enjoy your new floor lamp!
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