10 DIY Chandeliers Better Than Anything You'll Find in a Store
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A beautiful chandelier can set the tone for the entire room, but what happens when the lighting of your dreams meets the reality of your budget? You get crafty. Here are 10 DIY chandeliers that allow you to stay within budget without sacrificing style.
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Sputnik Chandelier
Sputnik chandeliers are undeniably cool, but their price tag isn't so hot; fortunately, there's an Ikea hack to turn an affordable Maskros Pendant Lamp ($90) into the dazzling gold sputnik of your dreams.
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Restyled Copper Chandelier
Don't spend a fortune on a trendy, new copper chandelier; give an old chandelier new life with a good wash, a coat of paint, and some fresh bling. There are plenty of candidates on Craigslist just waiting for their chance at makeover glory.
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Dollar-Store Beaded Chandelier
Can you believe this bohemian-chic chandelier is made entirely of dollar-store finds for a total cost of — brace yourself — $11? What are you waiting for? Get to your dollar store now, and start crafting!
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Candle Lantern Chandelier
This one-of-a-kind chandelier is actually a converted candle lantern from HomeGoods! If you want Moroccan-inspired lighting on a budget, roll up your sleeves and dig into the three-step DIY.
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Brass Chandelier
Put your crafty pants on and get ready to work some DIY magic in the form of this brass chandelier. After the parts have been ordered, you're just a quick assembly away from a sleek and contemporary lighting fixture.
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Whirly Chandelier
No electricity required means the placement possibilities for this candleholder chandelier are endless. Plus assembly is supersimple; you needn't do much more than attach string or cording to 18 of CB2's whirly hanging candleholders ($5).
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Exposed Wire + Bulb Chandelier
OK, so you'll need a bit of electrical skill (or at least a friend who has some) to DIY this statement-making light fixture, but we think the spectacular results are worth the extra effort.
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Capiz Shell Chandelier
Does this capiz shell chandelier look familiar? It's a DIY version of the gorgeous (but pricey) Horchow pendant. With some glue and ingenuity, you can re-create it at a fraction of the price.
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Recycled Wine-Bottle Chandelier
Are you a wine-lover? Save your empties and you're halfway to creating this conversation-starting wine-bottle light fixture!
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Modern Chandelier
Create something truly unique by pairing two lampshades together to create a chic, modern pendant. String a few of these lampshade pendants together et voilà! You've created a truly customized lighting fixture.