Easily Customized Ikea Wall Lamps

As much as I love Ikea's affordable furniture designs, I don't usually take their products at face value (as evidenced here, here, and here) (and I guess here). Meaning, I typically change them up in some small (or big) way to make them unique and better fit my space and style.

 

Even the tiniest changes make a big difference. For example, I got two Kvart wall lamps for the girls to read in their bunk beds. They weren't my first choice of lamp, but I was getting desperate.

 

 

They were...fine, I guess. But I wanted my girls to have something a little more special than a straight-from-the-box cheap-o silver light. So, with the help of a little spray paint, I gave them a straight-from-the-box cheap-o gold light, instead. I'm sure you'll agree: much better. Right, guys?... Guys?... Friends?... Aw, nuts.

 

 

Anyway. I left the cord in the bag and Frog Taped everywhere else where I didn't want paint.

 

 

 

After making these necessary preparations, I proceeded to cover the lamps in two light coats of gold spray paint. (Apparently, I like a touch of gold in a reading lamp. Rorschach that out for me, will you?) Mounted them on the wall as easy as you please, and BAM. Golden light from above.

Here they are, double-mint style. The cutest thing is when I come to tuck the girls in at bedtime and one of them is propped up on pillows, asleep with a book on their lap, lamp a-blazin'. Good thing they're LED.

 

I'm just glad the little ladies are happy and feel special. That's really all I'm going for. Well, that, and an easy project crossed off ye ol' To-Do list.

(Check out the entire girls bedroom makeover if you'd like!)


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