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DIY Wood Lamps That Look Amazing in Your Home

Enjoy these 25 stylish DIY wood lamps! From pendant to table lamps, create unique, handmade designs using simple materials from your local hardware store.

DIY Wood Lamps That Will Look Amazing in Your Home

Welcome to the exciting world of DIY wood lamps! If you’re looking to add a touch of rustic charm and warm, inviting light to your home, you’ve come to the right place.

Whether you’re a seasoned DIY enthusiast or just getting started, you’ll find plenty of inspiration here to brighten up your space with your own handmade creations.

DIY wood lamps are perfect for adding a personal touch to your decor, and the best part is, you don’t need to be a master carpenter to get started. With a few simple tools and a little creativity, you can transform a simple piece of wood into a stunning lamp that will be the highlight of any room.

We’ve rounded up over 25 different lamp designs that incorporate wood in creative and stylish ways. From elegant pendant lamps that make a statement in your dining room to cozy table lamps perfect for your bedside table, there’s a project here for every corner of your home.

And the best part? Most of these projects use materials you can easily find at your local hardware store.

Plus, many of these projects are beginner-friendly, so even if you’ve never built anything before, you’ll be able to follow along and create something amazing.

If you’re a fan of minimalist design, you’ll love our sleek, modern wooden lamp projects. These designs focus on clean lines and natural wood finishes, creating a simple yet sophisticated look.

For those who prefer a more rustic vibe, we’ve got plenty of projects that use reclaimed wood and vintage hardware to create lamps with a cozy, farmhouse feel.

So, are you ready to get started? Scroll down and choose a project that catches your eye. With step-by-step instructions and plenty of tips and tricks, you’ll have everything you need to create your very own DIY wood lamp.

Let your creativity shine, and let’s light up your home with beautiful, handcrafted lamps!

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www.ohohdeco.com

Wooden Cube Lamp

This cube lamp can be placed on an angle (as shown) or flat on one side. Either way it looks amazing. Wouldn't this look great with Edison light bulbs?
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2
DIY geometric lamp tutorial
www.pneumaticaddict.com

Tapered-X Lamp

Elisha found a lamp she loved at World Market and she was inspired to make one of her own. After some trial and error, she made this geometric lamp that fits in the room perfectly!
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3
DIY Wood Tripod with Veneer lamp shade
themerrythought.com

Tripod Floor Lamp

This lamp was made completely from scratch! Don't worry, Manda has provided detailed instructions that are easy to follow. I love the natural wood of the base.
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4
DIY Sawhorse Pipe Lamps
www.funkyjunkinteriors.net

Sawhorse Pipe Lamp

Donna takes you step by step through making these sawhorse pipe lamps topped with chalkboard shades. I love the look of these and how she decided to make them!
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5
DIY Modern Rustic Salvaged Wood Lamp
mountainmodernlife.com

Salvaged Modern Rustic

Katie created this lamp on her nightstand using salvaged wood. A little paint and a modern looking shade and it looks great!
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6
Reclaimed Wood Lamp with Himmeli Shade
www.doodlecraftblog.com

Reclaimed with Himmeli Shade

I am in love with the shade on this wood lamp. Can you believe that this was made with a reclaimed piece of 4" by 4" and coffee stirrers?
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7
DIY Lamp Stool
monsterscircus.com

Lamp Stool

Upcycle a stool by wiring it for lighting! A simple glass dome shade over a bulb and you get a fun lamp that is a conversation piece!
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8
DIY Minimal Wood Lamp
www.turningithome.com

Minimal Wood Lamp

Kimberly was inspired by a lamp she saw on Pinterest and decided she could make it on her own. I love the minimalist look of this lamp with the bare bulb.
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9
knock-off west elm tripod floor lamp tutorial
www.heytherehome.com

West Elm Inspired Tripod Floor Lamp

The West Elm lamp that inspired this DIY floor lamp cost $249. This version? Only $40! I think it turned out amazing.
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10
DIY Modern Square Table Lamp and Shade
build-basic.com

Modern Square Table Lamp

Can you believe it only cost Jenn $9 to make this lamp? She built both the base and the shade because square shades can be expensive.
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11
diy frame minimal pendant lamp
www.ohohdeco.com

Minimal Frame Pendant Lamp

Amaryllis found inspiration sconces on Pinterest and decided to make pendant lights with the same look for her entryway. This is so creative!
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12
Modern Birch Bark Table Lamp
www.dreamgreendiy.com

Modern Birch Table Lamp

This modern lamp adds a bit of a rustic touch with the birch bark on the lamp base. A great way to add a natural element in any room!
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13
DIY Industrial Wood Lamp tutorial
www.thehomesteady.com

Industrial Wood Lamp

An exposed bulb wood lamp gives you an industrial-look. I love the jute wrapped cord; such a great way to disguise the cord.
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14
Industrial Floor Lamp from a surveyor's tripod
www.sadieseasongoods.com

Surveyor Tripod Floor Lamp

Sarah purchased this awesome surveyor's tripod and knew she wanted to create a floor lamp from it. This really looks like you could find it in a high end store!
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15
DIY Balsa Wood Lamp Shade
www.creatingreallyawesomefunthings.com

Balsa Wood Lamp Shade

This lamp is a bit different from the others on the list. The DIY project is the lamp shade made from overlapping strips of thin balsa wood. So cool!
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16
IKEA Hack MICKE desk lamp
www.wemustbedreamers.com

IKEA MICKE Desk Lamp

Chris had a MICKE desk from IKEA and she needed some lighting for it. The desk has a hole for cords to go through. Instead she found a branch to put on an angle through the hole and attached an IKEA RANARP lamp to it.
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17
Vintage pulley light tutorial
h2obungalow.com

Pulley Light

This DIY light fixture is kind of like the industrial light up above, but with the additions of a vintage pulley and shade.
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18
Faux stump lamp tutorial
www.rachelteodoro.com

Modern Faux Stump Lamp

Rachel made this wood stump-like lamp from a vase she found at Target. It even had holes for the cord!
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19
Wood Splint and Placemat Lamp
www.instructables.com

Wood Design Lamp

Can you believe that this lamp is made with wooden splints and a plastic placemat? Such a fun idea with a really modern design!
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20
wood crate shelf sconce
www.ajoyfulriot.com

Shelf Sconce

This is such an easy project! A wood crate becomes a shelf and then add a basic lamp kit to make it a sconce.
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21
www.stephaniemaefoster.com

Driftwood Lamp

This is a great IKEA hack that gets you a faux driftwood look and you don't need to build a whole new lamp! Everything was purchased at IKEA—the lamp base, shade and decorative dried willow.
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22
diy rustic chicken wire light fixture
www.theinspiredhive.com

Chicken Wire Pendant

Wood embroidery hoops and chicken wire come together to make a cool rustic light! Just because it is a laundry room doesn't mean it can't have some style.
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23
DIY Pallet Wood and Can Lamp
www.instructables.com

Pallet Wood Lamp

Create a fun task lighting lamp using pallet wood and a tin can! You could use it in your workshop, garage or even in our home.
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24
DIY stacked wood lamp
designertrapped.com

Stacked Slices

Create an Anthropologie inspired stacked wood lamp for only $40. That is $558 less than the original! Love it.
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25
DIY Wood in Concrete Desk Lamp
www.instructables.com

Wood in Concrete Lamp

Although there is only a small amount of wood in this desk lamp, it really is the star of the show. Create a mold and make one of these wood concrete lamps for yourself!
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26
DIY wood & mason jar solar lamp
www.hertoolbelt.com

Wood and Mason Jar Solar Lamp

Grab your power tools and a mason jar to make this really nice lantern that is powered by the sun! The secret is mercury glass spray.
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27
diy tripod floor lamp made using driftwood
www.completely-coastal.com

Tripod Floor Lamp

This tripod floor lamp was made using found driftwood branches. This works perfectly in a beach house or cabin.
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Which DIY wooden lamp is your fave? Let me know in the comments! I’d also love for you to check out these other ideas:

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Erin Taylor

Tuesday 8th of November 2016

Thanks for sharing this beautiful collection. A lot of creative decor ideas here, I can’t even choose my most favorite one. Btw, stay gorgeous and healthy !!

Jennifer

Wednesday 5th of October 2016

I've checked your first 10 recommendations. By far, my favorite one is number 7 (Tapered X Lamp from pneumaticaddict.com). Others are very creative and lovely as well. Thank you for sharing, Amy.

Annika

Thursday 29th of September 2016

Thank you for the feature Amy! So many great lamp ideas :-) we feel super honored to be included. Best wishes, Annika