DIY Woven Pendant Light Without Electricity-Torared Ikea Hack
This light hack is going to blow your mind! I finally figured out how to bring more overhead lighting into my living room. How you ask? By hanging a pendant, light without electricity! Friends, it’s been a long time since I’ve been this excited about a project! It’s a creative solution to the ongoing lighting issue I’ve had in this room since we moved in ten years ago. They rebuilt my house in 2005, down to the studs and built a second floor but didn’t put high hats in or wiring for a chandelier or pendant. I’ve tried everything; a hanging light, table lamps, floor lamps, but since the room is so large it didn’t light the entire space, just an area.
Are you ready to see?
The rattan basket shade is Torared from Ikea. They were sold out at my location, but my friend luckily had one in her shop. They have a 14″ one and a 22″ one, this is the larger.
I wanted the light fixture to look authentic and real. I found a wooden disk in my basement and a dowel. I drilled a hole, then glued them together with Gorilla Glue. I let that dry for about 5 hours.
After it was secure I spray painted it black and added an eye hook to the bottom to attach it.
Okay, onto the best part, the remote control battery operated lights.
Cool right?!
The next thing, attaching it to the ceiling. I found Command Velcro Stripes for up to 16lbs. With the bulb, maybe the entire thing weighs 5 lbs. I bought screws in case but it’s very stable without.
Be sure to let the adhesive set for an hour before attaching the shade.
After the shade was secured I added the bulb. It has an anchor and is magnetic, so it slides onto an arm but just to be sure I secured with wire. It’s very easy!
What do you think? I’m head over heals!!! I also want to mention, this would be great for outside too. If you do use outdoors, secure with screws. The Command Stripes may not like the moisture.
You can find the art above my mantle HERE and HERE.
Have a happy day friends!
This is the magic light trick from nesting with grace.
Hi Mindy,
I’ve never seen Brooke use the light bulb, just the disks in sconces. Not to say it hasn’t been done before but this was all knew to me so I wanted to share.
Jen
this is so awesome!! Was it diff to secure the base With the wiTe? i’m WonderinG if this would be a good SOLUTION for where the puck light was too large for my lamp dome.
thanks For sharing!
I dont know why that posted so crazy. Sorry!! 😭😭
It’s ok:)
Hi Megan, there is an arm on the pendant and the bulb has a hook that slides on, I just secured it in case. I think they might be. Good luck, Jen
GREAT looking – WOW!
Thank you Olivia!
This is so good Jen!! I need that shade! 😍😍
Thanks Jen!! I know!! They come back in stock I’m going to buy a bunch, just in case, lol!!!
Thank you so much for sharing this genius idea! I LOVE it, especially for my patio. I might weave ribbon around a basket (even a wire basket) to hide the bulb. And i could easily make ruched fabric sleeves for the dowel rod to match decor, holidays, etc. Oh goodness, Jen, my mind is spinning! Thanks again!
I’m so glad you like the idea Dori! And can use it!!
Nice one Jen!!
I live in an APARTMENT and we have no wiring in all the rooms. Would You be able to post a pic of How that light bulb looks at night?
I love your choice of coloRs. They make me happy😀
Hi Olivia, its a low light, moody. Not very bright but I’m sure you could find a brighter battery operated bulb. Good luck, Jen