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    DIY Modern Floor Lamp

    June 1, 2015 by Ashley Mayes 28 Comments

    Yay! It's that time again when I team up with Upcycled Treasures, Brave New Home, The Gathered Home, Designer Trapped in a Lawyer's Body and Delineate your Dwelling to provide you with AMAZING tutorials each month inspired by our favorite stores. Hence the title. If you missed out on last month's store, Anthropologie, hit up this post to check the projects out. You won't be disappointed!

    DIYS Inspired by Land of Nod

    So, you can see from the image that we have amazing projects this month. This month was DIYs inspired by Land of Nod. I chose to make a DIY Modern Floor Lamp. I love it and know you will as well!

    This was my inspiration:

    Land of Nod Floor Lamp

    via Land of Nod

    Coming in at $150, it's a pretty good price for a floor lamp. But, as my DIY'ers know, if there's a will there's a way. Ha. For me, I'm not afraid to splurge on an item that I really want and need, but for items that I just want (instead of need), I feel like the DIY route is the perfect way to go! I came up with a pretty good #knockoutknockoff of this and for a fraction of the original cost. My total came to under $25!

    Step 1: Gather Supplies and Tools

     You will need:

    - 5 ft conduit

    - Old can light (found via Habitat Restore)

    - JB Weld

    - Washer

    -Candelabra socket

    - Wood base (will talk more about this in a bit)

    - Plug-in lamp cord

    - Corner Conduit Bracket

    DIY Modern Floor Lamp

    Modern Floor Lamp Tutorial

    Tools needed:

    - Drill

    - Pipe Bender

    -Pliers

    Step 2: Prep the Can light

      Detach the outer ring from the can light. My light had matching holes on each side from where the ring was attached.

    DIY Modern Floor Lamp Tutorial

    Fill the holes (I used spackle but there is probably something better to use) and let dry.

    Tutorial for a DIY Modern Floor Lamp

    Lightly sand once dry.

    Step 3: Bend Pipe and Drill hole for cord

    I eyeballed the distance from the end of the pipe to where I thought I wanted my bend to be. It was, roughly, about 10 inches. Place the pipe in your pipe bender and bend back.

    How to bend conduit piping with a pipe bender

    Once I had the pipe bent, I knew I needed to have a hole drilled in the side of the pipe for the lamp cord to come out of. I clamped the pipe down and then drilled the hole out with a bit (using a smaller bit first and then one large enough to accommodate the lamp cord).

    DIY Modern Floor light

    Step 4: Prep (or Make) your Base

    I lucked out with the base. My Dad had cut a ton of tree slices for my sisters wedding a few weeks back and I scooped quite a few of them up for projects. So, I used one of those for my base

    DIY Modern Floor Lamp Tutorial-1-2

    Using the same size bit that matches the diameter of your conduit, drill in where you want your lamp pole to be. Don't go all the way through, but go far enough that the pole is going to stick in well.

    DIY Modern Floor Lamp Tutorial-2

    *If you don't have a tree slice laying around, you could use any thicker piece of wood or even layer a few pieces and then finish off the edges.

    Step 5: Thread your Cord

    Floor Lamp Tutorial

    Push your cord in through the hole you drilled out and keep pushing until it comes out the top.

    After your cord is threaded through, put your corner brace on the top of your pipe (the section where it curves).

    Step 6: Light Assembly

     Select a washer that fits right on the end of the socket but is big enough to cover the inside hole of the can light. Mix the components of JB Weld and apply to the washer. Attach the washer to the end of the socket.

    Tutorial to make a Modern Standing Floor Lamp

    Once that dries to touch (6 mins), use more JB Weld and put it on the corner brace.

    DIY Modern Floor Light

    Attach the washer/socket to this section.

    How To Make A Floor Lamp

    Step 7: Finish off Light Part

    Using more JB Weld, attach the can light to the washer.

    Modern Floor Light DIY-1

    I don't have a finished picture of this step, but basically you slip the socket through the back of the can light and hold the can on the washer for the 6 mins that it takes the JB Weld to set.

    Step 8: Attach the Base and Paint

    Using JB Weld again, coat the inside of your base with it and insert the pipe. Clamp it 'till it cures.

    Modern Floor Light DIY-1-2

    That's it. I listed quite a few steps out, but really this is a start-to-finish project in about an hour! Can't beat that.

    DIY Light

    I wasn't sure how the corner bracket would look, but I think it looks just fine.

    Modern Floor Light DIY-2

    Make this DIY Light

    We desperately needed something in that corner by the chair and I think the light is a perfect little fit.

    DIY Light

    DIY Modern Floor Lamp Tutorial

    Would you consider DIYing a light? It's not as hard as some would make it out to be!

    Make sure to check-out the other 5 AMAZING DIY's Inspired by Land of Nod.

    DIYS Inspired by Land of Nod

    Delineate Your Dwelling - Painted Lampshade

    Designer Trapped - Wall Art

    Upcycled Treasures - Owl Nightlight

    The Gathered Home - Flag Banner

    Brave New Home - Initial Pillow

     

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    1. Julia@Cuckoo4Design

      June 01, 2015 at 6:27 am

      Get out...! That is just fantastic! LOVE THE LAMP

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        June 02, 2015 at 7:29 pm

        Ha. Thanks so much! I really like it.

        Reply
    2. Trisha D. @Black and White Obsession

      June 01, 2015 at 8:26 am

      Love how you were able to piece everything together so nicely! Especially love the wood base and reusing the can light from the restore (ours always has a TON of those!!)!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        June 02, 2015 at 7:29 pm

        The restore has TONS of them! You should make one. =)

        Reply
    3. Amy W

      June 01, 2015 at 9:46 am

      LOVE how this lamp turned out! Crazy cool with that wood slice base.

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        June 02, 2015 at 7:29 pm

        Thanks Amy!

        Reply
    4. Brynne@TheGatheredHome

      June 01, 2015 at 10:20 am

      WOW girl - just wow! I can't believe you were able to DIY this! I'm so impressed! You are a genius!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        June 02, 2015 at 7:30 pm

        Not sure about that but thanks! It did take like 5 trips to the hardware store with multiple guys in there 'helping' me... or my like 'eye rolling' what I was trying to do. lol.

        Reply
    5. Katja | Shift Ctrl Art

      June 02, 2015 at 11:11 am

      This is SO cool!! I love how you made this from scratch!!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        June 02, 2015 at 7:31 pm

        Thanks Katja! Love this series because it really makes me jump out of my comfort zone.

        Reply
    6. Katie

      June 02, 2015 at 8:33 pm

      Oh my goodness Ashley this is the perfect blend of modern and rustic and I freakin' love it!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        June 15, 2015 at 8:20 pm

        Thanks Katie!

        Reply
    7. Jennifer @ Brave New Home

      June 06, 2015 at 10:55 pm

      Love this! How could I not, it's white and wood which just so happens to be my favorite combo ever. You guys got some serious skills!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        June 15, 2015 at 8:20 pm

        Thanks Jennifer!

        Reply
    8. Corinna - For My Love Of

      June 13, 2015 at 7:35 am

      This is SO good! You're a genious!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        June 15, 2015 at 8:22 pm

        Well, I'm not sure about that but thank yoU!

        Reply
    9. Jenny @ Refresh Living

      June 13, 2015 at 3:46 pm

      Wow - I am impressed!! I definitely shy away from DIY lamp projects, but I appreciate your tutorial and tips! I love the wood base. Nice work!!

      Reply
      • Ashley Mayes

        June 15, 2015 at 8:22 pm

        Thanks so much!

        Reply

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