Before & After: An Inexpensive Vase-to-Table Lamp Makeover
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You guys... I love when people get crafty and turn ordinary objects into extraordinary, way-more-functional objects. Like this clever decor hack from Curbly reader Kim!
![credit: Kim Schutte [http://seekimdecorate.blogspot.com/2013/01/how-to-make-lamp-from-vase.html] created at: 01/21/2013](http://assets.curbly.com/photos/0000/0016/3389/2_large_jpg.jpg?1358799025)
This falls into the "why didn't I think of that?" category, which the best projects always do! All you need is a super cool vase, a lamp kit, and the desire not to spend a million dollars on accent lighting. Simple enough! Once you've found a vase worthy of turning into a table lamp, head over to See Kim Decorate for the step-by-step tutorial!
Tagged : How-To, Inspiration, lighting, Makeover-Mondays, table lamp, vase
Material : glass & ceramics, paint
Design Style : contemporary, eclectic, minimalist, transitional
Techniques : Creative Reuse
Room : bedroom, living room
Decor Element : Lamps & Lighting