I have to admit, I do find myself falling for some of the latest trends. One of them is basket pendant lights. I heart them!! Talk about sticker shock though. Wow, can they be pricey. So today I have a “get the look for less” DIY for you. It is another round of The Thrifty Style Team. Where we create high style on a low budget. The links to all kinds of thrifty ideas from some very talented ladies will be at the end of this post.
All my best projects seem to happen at midnight.
Who is with me?
MOM LIFE, am I right?
There I was doing dishes late into the night like the industrious wife that I am (LOL) and noticing again how my pendant was just too small for the space. I am very limited because I used a can light conversion kit to be able to have a pendant over the sink in the first place. It came from Lowe’s, is less than 20 bucks and screws in like a light bulb. {Sources listed at end} I plan on using them in my hallway makeover as well…see the before pics HERE You can achieve the same look using a cord swag kit like the one I used in my living room HERE
*this post contains affiliate links, if you were to buy something I would earn a small commission but your price is the same.
This is just one of the inspiration pics that I love. You can see others on my Pinterest Lighting Board as well.
Serena and Lily Santa Barbara Pendant
The wheels started turning and I remembered a basket that was thrown in the garage somewhere because the handle was broken.
I unburied it and took my kitchen scissors to it….
DIY Basket Pendant Light:
This is what I started with, a broken basket. The handle on the left is broken and I was really planning on trashing it.
*the lighting is horrible because it was midnight after all
I used my kitchen scissors and snipped the broken handle part away.
Then I cut an opening in the center. Making extra sure that the opening would be in the very center. I started smaller and then made it bigger until it was a perfect fit. You can’t make it smaller if you mess up!
That was all I did. Then just slipped it onto the conversion kit and tightened it into place.
Here it was the next day in the day light.
I enjoyed it like this for a long time but I wanted a change so I spray painted it black.
I wanted to incorporate some more black in the kitchen and this did the trick.
I like it more and more every day.
SOURCES:
Can Light Conversion Kit | Rustoleum Flat Black Spray Paint | Rope Cord Swag Kit
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I love this DIY! It turned out great, and looks amazing in your kitchen! Thanks for sharing it with us at The Creative Circle Link Party!
I appreciate that!!! I love that you like it. Thanks for making my day brighter!
You are an absolutely genius!!! I love when an idea comes together like this. p.s. I get most of my ideas at night, too, but my pictures NEVER turn out this pretty.
You are just the sweetest. Thank you. But your pics are beautiful!! Hope you have a great month!!
A midnight project sister!!! Love it. Thank you so much, so glad that you like it!!
Love this! I too love basket lights and this is the perfect thrifty solution. From one midnight project person to another, I totally get it. 😉
OK, that’s the cutest lamp shade in the world, I’ve never thought to make one out of a basket before. I guess I’m just not as clever as you and Bliss 🙂 BTW, love your kitchen shelves too!
Awww! Thank you Pam. Bliss was the original clever one!! Loved her cute story.
I absolutely love this idea… and the fact you accomplished this at midnight is even better ?
Thank you Cindy!! I love working in the quiet when the family is in bed. Waking up the next day…not so much!! LOL
some of my best ideas have happened at midnight! love the light. Didn’t realize it was so easy to make. looks great.
Thank you so much Laura. It really was the easiest DIY. Midnight is when we finally have a minute to ourselves!!! The plight of moms and housewives!
I am so glad I saw your post. I have been wanting to hang lighting over my dining table. This is exactly what I need! AND a great price. Thank you.
Thank you Meegan! I really hope you try it!! It’s so easy and stylish too.
Wow…you are a late night genius! This looks like it was bought at a high end lighting store. I am digging it black, too! Looks modern up against the white subway tile. I love those conversion kits, too!
Thank you so much Julie!! So glad that you like it, makes my day!
How clever is this? I love it both ways, but the black is so striking and pretty! I’m pretty sure I need a basket light now…
You are so cute! Thank you. I agree… you need a basket light for sure!!
Oh my goodness, Jessica! You are so very clever to create you own basket pendant! I really like both versions of it.
Thank you so much Jane. I was really hoping that I would like it black and I do!!
I LOVE it!! It looks so perfect there and totally like those more expensive versions. Well done!
Thank you so much Vanessa!! I’m tickled that you like it. It’s the best feeling when DIY’S work out as planned.
Your basket light pendant is perfection. It looks beautiful and you make it look so easy to do. Thanks for sharing this fabulous idea!
You girls make me smile! Thank you!!! It really was the easiest DIY ever though.
In the olden days of mom life I thought I was pretty sharp when I used a basket for a shade on a floor lamp. It stayed that way for a long long time. I saw a photo of it recently and thought to myself, “how come I didn’t cut the handles off?”. You’re way smarter than I ever was!
This made me laugh out loud!! So funny!!! I love it. Thanks for the chuckle.