Bright Ideas for DIY Lighting Projects

If you have two hours and $20, designer Emily Henderson has just the lighting project for you: A chandelier made from basic plastic hula-hoops. "I love this chandelier's graphic, modern look. It's large-scale but not visually heavy, and it couldn't be easier to make," she says.

A simple material from the plumbing section of the hardware store — copper piping — is transformed into a modern light fixture with just a few simple tools. Get the how-to over on Design Happens.

Upcycle old books by turning them into a one-of-a-kind lamp.

Transform basic science lab supplies into a one-of-a-kind lamp with this how-to from HGTV Magazine.