![]() But just because you’re a renter or even an electrical-wary home owner, you don’t have to be in the dark! Hanging ceiling lights (e.g., pendants, chandeliers, and even track lighting) is NOT out of the question and something you CAN do (with a bit of creativity!) In our experience, most rental homes and apartments don’t have sufficient overhead lighting. Intrigued by the new “battery operated” wall sconces? See my experience here: Renter Friendly Wall Sconces…Without Hard Wiring or Puck Lights! While some can be hardwired if preferred, all of them come with a plug-in option, meaning that installation only requires attaching the light to the wall (usually with included screws) and plugging the cord into an electrical outlet. While they don’t typically produce enough light to illuminate a whole room, they are great for lighting a small work space, reading corner, or nook and they are an ideal way to add a light source when floor or table space is unavailable.īelow are a bunch of affordable plug-in sconces in a variety of sizes and styles. They are often placed over bookcases, alongside bathroom mirrors, and next to or above beds. Sconces are small-ish lights that typically attach directly to the wall to provide task or accent lighting. I just know you’ll love these awesome plug-in options for elevating the design in any space, temporary or otherwise! Plug In Sconces Additionally, most of the light fixtures I have here are in the $30-$100 range. Therefor, any light fixture I deem a good candidate for renters must not only be plug-in but also be reasonably priced.īelow, I’ve rounded up a bunch of stylish plug-in light fixtures in two difference categories: Sconces (for mounting to a wall) and Ceiling Lights (for mounting overhead). But since we are perpetual movers as a military family, there is no guarantee we will be able to use a light from one home to the next. In a forever home, I may not stress as much about spending good money on “just the right” light fixture. I mean…have you seen how expensive light fixtures can get? Beyond finding one that was super stylish, my other main criteria was that it not be too expensive. I first started down this rabbit hole of plug-in light fixtures while sourcing a basic reading light for my son’s bedroom. But don’t fret! There are now lots of stylish and affordable plug in light fixtures that can truly transform your space without the need for an electrician! The bummer thing about stylish light fixtures though is that so many require hardwiring, which presents a significant challenge if you’re a renter or not comfortable tackling electrical wiring. Sconces, lamps, pendants, and other light fixtures are in fact quintessential to a room’s overall aesthetics, adding light, texture, and sculptural details that are hard to achieve otherwise. Do you do follow me there? It’s where I keep my best ideas.If you look at any of your favorite room designs (either in person or online), you will likely notice that most use a variety of light sources to illuminate the space and enhance its style. be sure to check out my other tutorials here. I’ve also used a copper wire light bulb with this DIY and it looks divine! we are a little groovy in our home so we love the color changing bulb. Step two: screw in the light bulb of choice. If you buy a bigger globe, make sure that the fitter will fit over the edge of the globe Step one: thread the end of the cord through the top of the antique fitter. Materials for DIY pendant lightĪll of the materials for this project are in my amazon shop Directions Hanging a light from above also frees table and floor space that are valuable in any living space. I love making my own pendant lights because I don’t have to go through the hassle of the hardwire and I can provide light to any dark area in my apartment. ![]() Finally, I stumped upon frosted globes on Amazon and realized that my prayers were answered. I began thinking of all the ways I could create this myself- everything from paper mache to balloons crossed my mind. ![]() I wanted it so badly, but being a renter, hardwiring isn’t always in the plan. ![]() It all started with this f rosted globe lamp. Luckily, I found this easy hack to create this DIY modern plug- in pendant light and create a warm glow in our kitchen space. However, the options for in a reasonable price change (think around $200) were limited. I’ve been eyeing these modern, globe pendant lights for a while now. ![]()
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