DIY floor lamp “Flower”

The comfort of a home largely depends on small accessories installed in one or another part of the room. Often they carry not only aesthetics, but also an emotional load. In addition, there are accessories that, in addition, have practical value. An example of such an accessory would be a floor lamp.

What is a DIY “Flower” floor lamp and why is it needed? This is a lighting device mounted on a special stand. As a rule, it is installed on the floor near the bed or coffee table. A lamp is inserted into it and it creates a pleasant soft, but not bright light.

INimportant to remember! That there are incandescent lamps, the surface of which can heat up to a temperature of more than one hundred degrees. Therefore, each such lamp has limitations on the power of the lamps that can be inserted into it.

Preparation of materials and tools for creating the “Flower” floor lamp

How to make a “Flower” floor lamp with your own hands? Industrial lamps do not always match the design of the room in which they are installed. They also cost quite a lot. Therefore, to solve these problems, some people make such lighting fixtures themselves. Among other things, there is also a creative component of the process.

What materials can you use to make a giant “Flower” floor lamp with your own hands? If we talk about a lamp in the shape of a flower, then the flower itself can be made from isolon. This is a thin insulating material. It comes in white and other colors.

Paints well. It is best to purchase standard lighting accessories from an electrical store.

To connect electrical fittings, a standard electrical installation tool kit is required. And to make the flower itself you will need sharp scissors, a drywall knife and glue to hold the petals together.

Assembling the giant “Flower” floor lamp

The lighting fixture is assembled in parts. First, the decoration is cut out from isolon. Its size will depend on the person’s imagination and the design of the room. The lamp stand and leg are also assembled separately. After which all these nodes are combined into a single whole.

Connecting the cartridge and cord with a switch

Especially important Be careful with electrical connections. The cartridge, cord and plug must be in absolutely good condition. In addition, there should be no exposed wires anywhere. Also, there is usually a switch installed on the lamp.

This way you can quite easily create your own masterpiece in the form of a floor lamp for your living room or bedroom.