Easy DIY Woven Pendant Light From A Target Basket
Happy Friday! Remember THIS post from a while back when I talked about my love for woven baskets and how I had seen a basket at Target and knew it would make for a perfect pendant light? Well I am finally sharing the details. Let me also say this project is SO easy, anyone can make this. The best part, it makes a really stylish impact with a modern coastal vibe, perfect for this time of year.
If you remember this is the before, very pretty, I just wanted a change.
The after..
This is what you will need for this project….
light kit
basket
drill
1.5″ drill bit
large cup hook
a wall reinforcement
You can find the light kits just about anywhere these days but here are a few I found at Cost Plus…
And here is the basket! It’s actually on sale right now!
If you go with a plain cord you can make this for under $35, isn’t that amazing!!! If you go the jute rope option it will cost you about $60, still very good considering the inspiration pieces cost well over $200+.
To recap these were my inspiration for this project below, so I had this in my mind. Then I saw the geometric lines in the basket above I knew it would be perfect.
What do you think of mine?
You can turn just about anything into a light these days. As long as you can drill through the top you can create one. Target also had some great tightly woven ones but I loved the lines of mine for some reason. Also check Home Goods, they always have great deals on baskets.
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Have you ever wanted to create a large abstract piece for your home but wasn’t sure how to get started? Well I am teaching a mini course called Instant Abstract and I would love for you to join me! I am showing you how I made this piece below for my family room as well as the very simple frame. This class is meant to inspire, challenge + conquer fear while finding joy in the process. This class is for ANYONE who seeks to be creative and try something new. For more details click HERE.
Here is a trailer for the class…
Have a happy day friends!
Looks fresh and lovely – you are so creative with everything you do!
Thank you so much Olivia! Happy weekend! Jen
Looks great! Reminds me of the open weave of tobacco baskets. Clever!
Very true Sharon, I just loved the lines of it:). Thank you! Jen
It’s lovely! Where is there a Cost Plus here on Long Island?
Hi Kathleen! They have 1 in the city and a few in NJ but I just order online. They have great things! They are a west coast store comes east. Happy Saturday! Jen
I love it, Jen! So chic! I love how you have added some additional decor too. Really brightens up the space. Beautiful!
Honestly your DIY version is much nicer than either of the designer versions! Great eye and creative use of an everyday item. I love using things in unexpected ways and create pieces for my home that no one else has. Thanks for inspiring me to be more creative!
I like your light better than either of the inspiration lights. Great job!
Beautiful light. Can you please tell me where you got the planters on your credenza?
Sure Kris, Home Goods!!! But of course, lol. Have a great day! Jen
Love the basket – adds a whole new layer of personality to space. May I ask where that desk is from? I Love!!
Thank you Jen, its a DIY. Old shutter door and IKEA bottom:). Have a good night! Jen