How To Update Your Sidetable for Under $20

When it comes to home decor, you can feel overwhelmed, or confused. It's all so...well overwhelming. With Pinterest and Bloglovin I constantly see new and fun ideas to incorporate into my space. But I am a broke college student who doesn't have the type of money to go out and reno my apartment. But I do have twenty dollars $$.


Sometimes all you need is a small renovation to make a huge statement. Take my lamps for example. I have owned these for years. They have served their purpose and now they need a makeover. I looked at my calendar and since it is President's Day, I have the whole day off.

.....am I right; Kind of boring, so the renovation began with the idea of make these into a statement piece in our bedroom.

Cut To: How To Spray Paint A Lamp!

STEPS WITH PICTURES!

Step #1

Take the hardware off of your lamp.

Step #2

You are going to want enough slack to be able to tape both sides of the lamp. Each lamp is different though. The take away from this step is, tape all the exposed wiring.
I personally prefer electrical tape because it comes off much easier than blue or masking tape.

Step #3

Find an open space to lay your paper down to begin spray painting. Nothing is more frustrating than thinking you have the perfect spot, but then to find out your spray paint dust has gone everywhere.
I chose my backyard near the trash. I know it doesn't sound appealing...BUT I felt better knowing that if any paint dust got anywhere it would be on my trashcans. Which would be a bonus haha.
I went to Home Depot and found they had a section just for Metallic! I originally thought about gold, because I have yellow/gold as an accent color around my house...but then my eyes drew to copper and I was sold! Literally...for $6.75 HELLO!

Step #4

Start to Spray Paint your Lamp. I did clean mine off with a wet paper towel before I began. It helps it look seamless. Start from the bottom and work your way up! This was you avoid drips.
And then let them sit for 2-4 Hours!
Beauty takes Patience.

As you can see, I was so excited that I have drips. That's ok with me though, because I like the DIY look. Imperfections can be kind of cool.

I think they came out amazingly!

 

 

I am so happy how they turned out! What put me at exactly $19.79 were the two succulents I bought. but at $5 each, how could I pass that up!

I hope this helps you be inspired to do just small DIY projects around the house that can really make a BIG difference.

XOXO
Kalie