August 25, 2010

My Affordable DIY Black Lamps.... (Via Made by Girl)

After writing this post, I was determined to buy the right lamps for my bedroom. Well, after deciding on a color (black) I looked all over the net and the least expensive lamp I found (that I liked) were $106 each! So, I thought why not just buy 2 aqua-colored lamps at TJ Maxx at $30 each and then buy 2 black drum shades at CSN Lighting for $26 each total, all for LESS than $125 so far! Not bad huh???


Ok, so I STILL needed BLACK lamps, so I headed to Home Depot & bought spray paint for $6.00!!


Below: what the lamps looked like before, these are not my lamps, (I forgot to take pics of mine).


With all that, I TURNED the Aqua lamps into some SLEEK black ones for my bedroom! Now, as I mentioned before...I may be MOVING.... (95% sure) and the new walls will be WHITE! Big difference from what my bedroom looks like now! 

(Below: and after....ta da!)


Below: this is not where the lamps will be placed, they're actually for my bedroom. Looking at then now, I think I need a more interesting finial, hmmm.


pic of aqua lamps via knight moves


pics of black lamps by jen ramos




P.S. I loved TJ Maxx by the way. I can't believe i had never been there before! 

43 comments:

  1. Tonia Lee SmithAugust 25, 2010

    Never been to TJMaxx? Amazing, but those lamps look gorgeous.

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  2. CDSAugust 25, 2010

    i like them before and after!

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  3. 1 Funky WomanAugust 25, 2010

    Ok how is it that you have never been to TJs before now? I mean that is unheard of! Well you are forgiven because your lamps look fabulous!, I'm sure there will be many who will be shocked that you painted brand new perfectly colored lamps but I for one mow that when you see a good piece and it's not the right shade you paint it!

    Thank God for spray paint!

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  4. SchnitzelShopAugust 25, 2010

    I can't believe you have never been to TJMaxx before. If you Love TJMaxx, you Looooovveee the Homegoods Store even more!

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  5. Jen of MadeByGirlAugust 25, 2010

    1 FUNKY WOMAN: Exactly! I love spray paint too. Especially when you know you can buy a can for $6.00 and save $100. I know I can't believe i never even walked into TJ Maxx, thanks to all you ladies, it's the reason i went this past weekend.

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  6. UnknownAugust 25, 2010

    Inspiration+ Imagination= Perfect little low cost lamps with style.;)

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  7. The Budget Brides HandbookAugust 25, 2010

    Ok, I don't know why you never stepped into TJ Maxx it's a shoppers dream on the right day. I love the black lamps. Great Job.

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  8. HilaryAugust 25, 2010

    I have to say it too - Never been to TJ Maxx?!?

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  9. UnknownAugust 25, 2010

    ooh, fantastic! Love them!!! I'm still looking for some fab lamps for our master as well ...I keep hoping to find a cool vintage pair because I don't want to spend 100$ either!

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  10. courteneykayAugust 25, 2010

    They look great! Funny thing is that I have the same lamps but mine are still like the ones in the first pic from knight moves.

    I had thought about spraypainting them but wasn't sure what color or type of spray paint. Did you do anything other than that one step or was that it? What spray paint is best to use?

    Also, I was not sure if the silver part at the bottom should be painted and now that I see yours I love it!!

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  11. Jen of MadeByGirlAugust 25, 2010

    HILARY: LOL

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  12. AprilAugust 25, 2010

    I love what you've done with them!! I'm still hoping to find my coral ones again.

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  13. Jen of MadeByGirlAugust 25, 2010

    COURTNEYKAY: For a glazed ceramic base, you can use Krylon Fusion. It's one of the only spray paints that ACTUALLY adheres to shiny/slick surfaces. if you want a matte base, just use Krylon Interior-Exterior. :))))

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  14. bink and booAugust 26, 2010

    WHHHATTTTTTT???!!! I can't believe you have never been to TJMAXX. Please tell me you have been to Homegoods?

    Great job on the lamps!

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  15. Jenna @ Mi Vida BonitaAugust 26, 2010

    They look great! I have done the same thing before, but made my lamps white.

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  16. ######August 26, 2010

    JEN...are you for real. You have never been to TJ MAXX???? Girl girl girl...What about Homegoods or Marshalls?

    The lamps are lovely. I love the look of them.

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  17. Jen of MadeByGirlAugust 26, 2010

    TAM: I know right LOL....I dont have any idea why it never attracted me....maybe it was the name..sorry TJMAXX. BUT ...I'll be back now.
    YES, of course i've been to Home Good....love it.

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  18. MariaAugust 26, 2010

    I love how you thought outside the square to get what you want but in an affordable way! Thanks for making me think outside the square too! p.s love your blog x

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  19. Jen of MadeByGirlAugust 26, 2010

    BINK AND BOO:
    Yup, first time ha!
    Thanks!

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  20. Joie de VivAugust 26, 2010

    Love awesome Homegoods finds! Looks great!

    xx Vivian @ http://diamondsandtulle.blogspot.com

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  21. ::levina::August 26, 2010

    awesome DIY project Jen.

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  22. courteneykayAugust 26, 2010

    thanks so much for letting me know what spray paint to use! You Rock!

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  23. AnonymousAugust 26, 2010

    So cute! They turned out great!

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  24. Spearmint BabyAugust 26, 2010

    love your DIY skills! gorgeous work! i am a huge fan of spray paint- almost to the point of addiction! and i love that it was your first time to TJMAXX. xx, shari

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  25. StephanieAugust 26, 2010

    I'm a big fan of DIY, and craftiness in general! Your lamps turned out awesome!

    lachicmenagerie.blogspot.com

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  26. Will @ Bright.BazaarAugust 26, 2010

    oooo sleek, indeed! P.S. you look so chic in that black and white striped dress that you are wearing in the home office picture! Go girl!

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  27. AnastasiaAugust 26, 2010

    they look fantastic!! you did great!!
    im looking for new lamps for our bedroom too!

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  28. ShannonAugust 26, 2010

    love the shiny!good jobbie!

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  29. AnonymousAugust 26, 2010

    I think my mother was bringing me to TJ Maxx before I could walk -- now that you've been I'm sure you won't be able to remember life before it :)

    Great job with the lamps, they look great!

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  30. LindsBAugust 26, 2010

    love what you did with them! the black on black look great, I cant wait to see the in your new home (if you end up moving)!

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  31. UnknownAugust 26, 2010

    those look amazing, i love TJ Maxx they have so many great lighting options now its crazy!

    Again, I love the update you did - lovely

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  32. Lori PAugust 26, 2010

    Beautiful! I'm shocked you've never been to TJMaxx. My favorite - next to Target and Goodwill - for bargains. Enjoy your new discovery.

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  33. Carpe DiemAugust 26, 2010

    Yay...for TJ Maxx...I purchased my turquoise lamp for my office and two mercury glass/with gray lampshades for my bedroom from TJ Maxx...They always have a great selection.

    P.S..My TJ Maxx gets inventory Monday through Thursday...Believe it or not I go to TJ Max at least 3 times a week..because you just never know. So, ask your TJ Maxx sales person when they get inventory.

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  34. Erika WardAugust 26, 2010

    I've found some great deals at TJ's Spray paint really was the way to go! You really did a wonderful job on those lamps. They look much more expensive than they really were!

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  35. WimonaAugust 26, 2010

    Wow! That's very nice.I like it.

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  36. Rashon CarrawayAugust 26, 2010

    Now thats creative.

    Mr. Goodwill Hunting
    http://g-w-hunting.blogspot.com

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  37. Hello Lover...August 26, 2010

    Love them - they turned out amazing! And yes, love TJMaxx - they also own homegoods which I try to visit weekly!

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  38. Jen of MadeByGirlAugust 26, 2010

    WILL:
    Ha! Thanks.... :)))

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  39. Jen of MadeByGirlAugust 26, 2010

    CARPE DIEM: Hmmm, interesting. I'll have to remember that when i go next time. Thanks for the tip!

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  40. Emily A. ClarkAugust 26, 2010

    These look great, so sleek and modern. Don't think you can beat the shape of that lamp base. One of my favorites.

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  41. Just A GirlAugust 26, 2010

    I really really like this!!!!

    Never been to TJ Maxx??? I don't even understand that! Welcome to our side!

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  42. sweetlifeinthevalleyAugust 27, 2010

    Though I love the aqua lamps the black are beautiful too. My brother always comes home with great finds at TJ Maxx. I need to go there more often.

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  43. KSKSeptember 21, 2010

    Once you go black you never go back ;) They look fantastic!

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