Build your own lamp kit
If you’ve never made your own lamp before, it might seem like a daunting prospect. This is completely understandable. There are sockets and wires and electricity, so being a little nervous is totally normal. But let me assure you that making your own lamp from scratch is actually a simple and safe project - as long as you do it correctly.
If you’ve never made your own lamp before, it might seem like a daunting prospect. This is completely understandable. There are sockets and wires and electricity, so being a little nervous is totally normal. But let me assure you that making your own lamp from scratch is actually a simple and safe project - as long as you do it correctly.
Beautiful designer lamps can cost hundreds of dollars. With a DIY kit, you'll be able to make a beautiful, quality lamp for a fraction of the cost. You'll also be able to perfectly match your lamp to your own style and decor needs. We all have different taste - don't settle for a generic lamp. Make a lamp you love!
Follow along in the videos below as I go through the the individual components that make up a lamp and how to wire a lamp from scratch. Or keep scrolling down for step-by-step instructions on how to make a table or floor lamp, using pretty much anything as a base. And when you’re done, you’ll never think of wiring a lamp as a scary project ever again!
Our DIY Electrical Lamp Kits contain high quality UL-listed electrical components and detailed instructions to walk you through each step of the process.
Customize your new lamp with the right hardware finish and cord color to suit your project's needs.
We carry the following combinations:
- Nickel plated finish with a translucent silver-toned cord
- Nickel plated finish with an opaque black cord
- Polished brass plated finish with a translucent gold-toned cord
- Polished brass plated finish with an opaque brown cord
- Antique brass plated finish with an opaque brown cord