Don’t trash those outdated lamps! Give them an easy makeover! Take them from 90’s grape lamp to a beautiful coastal lamp! It’s a fun beach decor DIY!
We bought a neighbor’s house fully furnished and rented it for a two years before my parents purchased it from us,
Some of the decor had a very 90’s feel, including these grape lamps.
Here is the lamp before. Initially, I thought I might paint it and do a major redo. The more I thought about it, the more I realized it didn’t need a total makeover!
![Coastal lamp makeover before](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Coastal-lamp-3-1-768x1024.png)
It’s a great quality lamp, very sturdy. The actual base color is very coastal with a washed-out feel.
I realized, the problem lies in the grapes and the shade.
Then, I got excited!
That’s an EASY fix!
Supplies Needed for the Coastal Lamp Makeover
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- Lamps ~ Try thrift store or look around your own home!
- Wire cutters
- Rope
- Starfish
- Seabiscuits
- Hot glue
- Lampshades
Coastal Lamp Beach Decor Video Tutorial
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Beach Decor Coastal Lamp Makeover Directions
Step 1
I removed all the leaves and berries from the lamp and am getting ready to turn it into a coastal lamp.
![Remove all the leaves and berries to get it ready for the beach decor style](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/1-Coastal-lamp-Remove-all-the-leaves-and-berries-870x1024.jpg)
Step 2
I added rope and attached it with hot glue. This is the start of giving it the beach decor feel.
![Remove all the leaves and berries](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/2-Coastal-lamp-I-added-rope-and-attached-it-with-hot-glue-774x1024.jpg)
Step 3
I glued on a small starfish to start giving it that coastal lamp feel.
![I glued a starfish on a lamp to give it the beach decor feel.](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/3-Coastal-lamp-I-glued-a-starfish-on-a-lamp-710x1024.jpg)
Step 4
I trimmed the ends of the rope.
![I trimmed the ends of the rope](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/4-Coastal-lamp-I-trimmed-the-ends-of-the-rope-1024x997.jpg)
Step 5
I glued small sea biscuits onto the ends of the rope and put on a new lampshade. With the little coastal accents, it has a nice beach decor feel without screaming it.
![I glued small sea biscuits to the ends of the rope for a little beach decor style](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/5-Coastal-lamp-I-glued-small-seabiscuits-to-the-ends-of-the-rope-893x1024.jpg)
Viola! A very beachy makeover! It’s about as easy as a makeover can get!
![Completed coastal lamp makeover that had a definite beach decor feel](https://www.craftklatch.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Coastal-lamp-1-copy-817x1024.jpg)
If You Love Coastal Decor and Other Beachy Stuff…
I have a few other projects beside the coastal lamp that will appeal to beach loving soul!
- Easy Coastal Decor Candleholder
- Big Sea Turtle Art
- Pallet Coastal Decor
- Coastal Table Makeover
- Whimsical Crab Coaster
- Mermaid Lamp
Other Coastal Decor You Are Gonna Love!
You know I love making stuff, but I like to shop for home decor too! Look at the coastal stuff I found! I could barely contain myself at how much great stuff I found!
I could have added so much more!
That’s it! Thanks so much for stopping by! Remember: Life’s too short not to shimmer, so grab your glue gun and your glitter!™ Stay safe!
Mona