I have seen time and time again, clients who have a storage full of old lamps that they don’t use anymore for one reason or another. If you are one of those people, you might want to take a second look at those lamps before putting them out on the curb on trash day.
You can change the look of old lamp by spray painting it. But did you know that you could even spray paint the shades? You sure can! You can go further by adding embellishments too.
Check out a recent blog post where I spray painted some old lamps that I had in storage. Click here
And incase you are curious about how to spray paint the lampshades, here is a video showing just how simple it is.
Now wasn’t that easy?
Painting your lampshades isn’t restricted to just a solid color. This is a great opportunity to do something fun and unexpected.
Here are a few examples of beautifully painted lampshades with patterns and designs
Source: ElecticallyVintage.com Painted with Chalkboard Paint
Source: Turnstyle Vogue
Source: Pinterest
Source: Jones Design Company
Source: Twig
Source: Twig
This one is very detailed and so beautiful! I could see this one in my home
Painting lampshades is a great way to decorate for the seasons. You can pick up paper lampshades inexpensively at any craft store and paint one for each season. Maybe a pastel color with birds and flowers for spring, autumn leaves for fall etc.
What are your thoughts on painting lampshades?
I hope you are inspired to create something beautiful today!
Be Inspired!
Veronica Solomon, Casa Vilora Interiors
VeronicaSolomon.com
A really cool lampshade can make a great statement. My grandma was a big yarn gal (crochet, macrame, knitting), and on a whim she made a lampshade by just wrapping yarn vertically. Everyone loved that lamp. Fun stuff!
I didn’t even know you could paint lampshades. What a neat idea!
I love changing out lampshades. Loving all those colorful shades.
I really enjoy your blog posts. You always leave me feeling inspired! This is a great post as usual!
Thank you Erica! That’s my goal….to provide some inspiration to my readers
Never thought about painting lampshades. Now I can have exactly what I want!
This is incredible!! They are all so pretty and I love this idea! Thanks for sharing!!
What a brilliant idea! I never thought of painting my own lampshade, but what a great idea because it would give it just the right amount of personalization that it needs!
That’s right Lawna! This is a great way to personalize your decor
What a fun DIY idea! I love the chalkboard one and the initial!
I had no idea at all that you could paint lamp shades. I always have thought of lamp shades as things that get warm and ergo were flammable, so i never thought about painting one. Neat!
You raise a good point Valerie. As long as you use the proper wattage bulb for the lamp as recommended by the maker, a regular satin finish paint will be fine. If you are worried about it then you can use paint that resists heat – similar to what is used for a fireplace surround
i love the chalk idea since you can always change it up! =D
I always go to thrift stores just to find the things like this that can easily be re-done for our home. It saves money and gives me a creative project to work on. I love some of the patterns here.
What a great idea. I had never thought to do that. I have several lamps that could use a makeover.
I seriously love the variety that a painted lamp shade offers. A lot more fun and festive looks than a typical lamp shade on it’s own. -Amber
So cute I really like the one that looks like a chalkboard.
I love the video from youtube too,thanks!
This is so neat! I now know how to spruce up some of my older lamp shades. Thank you!
You got to probably artistic to pull it off – if I try that myself – it’ll be a disaster haha but those are so cute! Very artistic!
I love the designs above! My favorite picture was the one with the red furniture and the multicolored lamp shade. Great design ideas!
Oh I love all those ideas! I would do one for my daughter, she’d love it
What a fantastic idea! I love this and you could do so many different things for different rooms. I am not creative but I would like to give this a try
Woow great tips! I would love to try it on my own.. every season different designs.
So many times, the older lampshades yellow and look horrible. What a great way to make them look new again.
How fun! I never thought about painting them!!
I had no idea you could paint lampshades! Those are all so gorgeous! What an easy way to update a boring lamp!
i never thought about this some fun diy ideas here!
It was in the early 80′s when I saw for the 1st time such bold painting like the red and the blue in you images.
Back then’ I lived in Manhattan
I love it !
What a great post! Like the chalkboard lampshade idea.
I had no idea you could paint lampshades and even with chalk paint. Fabulous post as always!
I love your ideas! I can’t wait to share these with clients and friends.
No way! what a great idea to paint lampshades! and seriously, I think I need to make more money so that I can have you come and redo my house! I love this blog!
Wow. There are some gorgeous lampshades here. I need to be more creative!
Duh! I never even thought about painting a lampshade! We looked high and low for some that would match our decor and it took forever to find some that we liked. I wish I would have just painted some and saved myself a lot of time!
Wow… I’ve never ever thought about painting a lampshade and it’s such a simple and easy way to bring new life to an old feature. Brilliant! Your blog is awesome for ideas! Thank you.
Thank you Lori! I appreciate that! I’m glad I’m able to inspire
I didn’t even know that you could paint lampshades. You just gave me some awesome ideas as I plan the redecorating of my living room.
Good luck! Happy painting!
I would never have thought to do that. I may have to try this when we get any kind of lamp.
Garage sale lamps are great to try out. You can even unify two mismatched lamps with the design and colors you paint on the shades
I found a lamp shade without a home and I have been debating what to do with it. I really love the idea of paining a shade as a room accent. It is such a great pop of color.
It certainly is Rachee! You can get really creative with this small project
I’ve never even considered painting a lampshade. I guess that’s why you are the designer and I’m not, lol. What a great idea to spruce up a room and make an old lampshade exciting.
I’ve never thought about painting shades. I have some very boring white ones at home. I’ll have to make my stuff look as great as this.
This is a fantastic idea! I never would have thought to do this. The ones in the pictures you shared are very beautiful and inspiring.