A few weeks ago, I blogged about a project I helped work on at my friend Debbie’s house. Remember the armoire we transformed?
Well, she sent me home with one of her table lamps that day, and I’ve been thinking about how to change it for her ever since.
She told me she received it as a wedding gift 28 years ago, but that she really didn’t care for the brass or the shade anymore.
I, on the other hand, kind of liked the brass (and embossed floral pattern), so I couldn’t bring myself to do anything super-permanent to it. I did spray the top of it with some oil rubbed bronze spray paint…
…but, like I said, I was pretty determined to figure out a way to not damage that middle section. (Ya know, just in case Debbie changes her mind about it someday!) 😉
I played around with several ideas before finally settling on slipcovers.
Yep. When I saw these fabrics at Joann’s, I knew that was exactly what I wanted to do!
Aren’t they pretty? I found the gray floral in the upholstery fabric section, and the navy ikat in the outdoor fabric section. I picked up some light khaki colored trim to go with them, too:
Long story short, I measured the area in the middle, and cut a piece of the ikat and a piece of the gray floral to fit it. Next, I used fabric glue to attach the trim. Last but not least, I ran some Velcro up the inside of the seam in back so that Debbie can change out the slipcovers if she wants to:
(The lamp shade is from Target.)
It was a fun little project, and I’m reeeeally hoping Debbie likes her “new” lamp(s). If not, I guess we’ll just head back to the fabric store together this time! 😀
How clever! I love the fabrics you chose – hope she likes them, too!
Layla, this is gorgeous! Not the after I was expecting when I clicked on your link from fb, but a very happy surprise. Thumbs up, well done! 🙂
That is the most imaginative ” makeover”! Love the gray fabric. Best thing about it is you can make any number of slipcovers to suit any mood and / or season.
pretty brilliant!
That is genious! I was so surprised with what you did. Amazing!
That’s brilliant, Layla. Original too! I’ve not seen slipcovers for lamps, but why not?!
Ingenious!! Love the fabrics you chose. So pretty now…
Super clever! Love it, great job girl:)
That is genius!! Absolutely love what you did. I was holding my breath to see if you painted the brass! (I have a flair for the dramatic apparently)
Okay, I admit I saw the fabric and thought it was for the shade and thought it was just okay. But the base looks awesome!
Love it! I seem to be totally into greys this year and that lamp ticks all the boxes!
What a great Idea!! And versatile too!
Very very clever! You are a most talented lady!
Love it!!
Oh.My.Word!! Layla, the lamp covers are beautiful! I LOVE them!
Layla,
OMGosh! These are terrific! You are sooooo clever! Love this idea . . . Wish I had a lamp to try it out on . . . . XO
Clever idea! I have lamps that are perfect candidates for slipcovers!
Love them both!! I was surprised as I thought you were using the fabric on the shade. Love this idea and the shades are gorgeous!! Great job!1
Oooohh Be sure to tell her the “big city” designers are saying Brass is making it’s come back & that is really nice esp now that you’ve painted the top piece bronze. “Goes around comes around”! I like the gray fabric best. it suits the lamp.
What a clever and beautiful idea! I’ve never thought to slipcover a lamp before. I was hoping you were not going to damage that middle. 🙂
Great Idea!!!!
You are a genius.
As you were…
Very Clever!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love it!!!!!
I love how the lamp turned out! So creative and cute – thanks for sharing! 🙂
Oh my gosh I have this lamp and I hate it! I just spraypainted mine white and decided to live with it, but this is such a cute idea.
That is an awesome idea, I especially love the blue and white one. You are one creative clever lady. Hope your friend likes them as much as I do.
Ooo! Smart idea! I think the grey is my favorite. Can’t imagine your friend would dislike either one!
Wow-this brought back memories, We received this same lamp as a gift when we married in ’83. I covered the base with a piece I cross stitched! I have no idea where that lamp is now and haven’t done any cross stitch for a long time. Your version is wonderful-she will love it!
Love that idea! But I also love the brass. I’m glad you found a way to not permanently cover it. I love brass with dark navy lamp shades.
UNbelievable. I never would have thought about a temporary solution, and two to boot! Now I’ll be looking around my house for a lamp that needs a facelift. You are brilliant.
That looks sooooo good! I will admit when I was reading your post and you said “slip cover” I thought OH BOY. But, I was shocked at how good it looks, makes me wish I had a lamp I could do it to. You are so clever.
Seriously?! That is about the cutest idea I’ve seen in a long time!!!
You are a genius!! Slipcovers for lamps is very creative and Debbie is sure to love the idea. If not, send the lamp to Tampa, I have a perfect place for it 🙂
Happy day Layla!
You are so creative and brilliant!!
Love this idea! The lamp turned out great! I have a couple I will use this idea for!
Thank you!
Susan
Layla,
Slipcover a lamp? Oh my…this is a super cute idea and it looks outstanding!!!Great looking shade too.
Blessings,
Linda
Awesome!!! Fantastic idea. I bet she will love it.
Amazing transformation without damaging the beautiful brass.
Great Idea!!!!!
You’re a genius! Love, love, love it.
Smart idea, and glad you didn’t do anything permanent to the brass!
Great idea! You are a genius!
What a GREAT idea!! Love the different looks for the lamp!!
Love, love, love it!!!! I’d love to see a picture of the lamp without the slipcover too, with it’s new shade and painted top section.
You may want to quickly PATENT this super cute -and useful- idea!!!
Love ya’ : )
Oh my, Genius! I would never have thought of that. Love the texture and you can wash it. I’m off to Goodwill to find lamps with straight sides……
I actually prefer the brass. Like the new lampshade.
So creative! I love your choices and am glad you didn’t permanently get rid of the brass.
your talents never end…
also, i love that you didn’t want to permanently change the lovely floral lamp.
<3
What a fabulous idea! All my chairs would be jealous of that new slipcover. Such s smart idea 🙂
I like the floral version best. And even better, if the friend who gave the lamp as a wedding gift (28 years ago. . .) ever comes to visit, they can take the slipcover off! 🙂 The shade is really cute.