Posts tagged with 'shades'

DIY - Pendant Lampshades

POSTED BY CHRISTIANA YIALLOURIDES, JULY 23 2008 08:05 AM | PERMALINK

Nothing ruins a room more than an ugly light fixture. But often, finding the right light to add illumination and style to your room can be hard and expensive. Pendant lighting can easily bring a splash of color and an influx of character into any room. To get this great look on a budget, try making your own pendant lamp.

Here’s how you do it:

Materials

Here is what you need:

A ceiling fixture for a pendant light

A pendant or drum lampshade

Paper or fun funky fabric

Hot glue gun Spray adhesive

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Curtains Extravaganza

POSTED BY LYZ LENZ (COMMUNITY EDITOR FROM THE BUDGET CASA), MAY 12 2008 11:26 AM | PERMALINK

Curtains can make or break any room, but they can be so freaking expensive. Even Target’s curtains, at $30 a panel aren’t really feasible, not for my budget anyway. And then there is the hardware and the hanging - let's face it, curtains can get out of control. Here are my tips for buying and making fabulous window treatments, on a budget, of course.

Fabulous Window Treatments for $30 and under

CB2 has some fabulous window shades on sale for $9.95. Perfect for layering under your newly-made...