DIY Cordless Lamp
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Have a spot perfect for a lamp, but no socket within reach? Make a DIY cordless lamp in under 10 minutes!
I recently updated our screened porch for the season and found our ambient lighting was lacking. Every light source was overhead and I wanted something cozy for relaxing on the sofa.
I found this adorable wicker lamp on Amazon at a discount and loved how it looked.
However, in order to add it to the end table, the cord would’ve been suspended in air to reach the socket. An extension cord would have been unsightly.
Regardless, both solutions created tripping hazards.
Therefore, I decided to cut the cord and use rechargeable light bulbs. I love how my DIY cordless lamp project turned out!!
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Step One for DIY Cordless Lamp
- Choose a lamp that you are willing to permanently remove its cord. Thrift store finds, broken lamps, and inexpensive ones work great!
Step Two for DIY Cordless Lamp
- Make sure the lamp is NOT plugged into the socket and grab your wire cutters.
Step Three for DIY Cordless Lamp
- Carefully cut the cord as close to the base as possible. My lamp had an opening underneath that worked perfectly to hide the severed end of the cord.
Step Four for DIY Cordless Lamp
- Screw in a rechargeable light bulb and use the remote to turn it on. The bulbs I use have light warmth settings and timers.
This DIY cordless lamp looks lovely on our porch. It would also be adorable on a table at a tailgate or BBQ tables at a cookout when the sun goes down. Get creative and have fun with your own project!
For more ideas to make your porch cozier, read Cozy Porch Ideas.
