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.
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Create Your Own Modern Copper Pendant Light
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.
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Make a Stacked-Books Table Lamp
Upcycle old books by turning them into a one-of-a-kind lamp.