How to Turn an Old Lamp Into Nautical Decor for Your Home

Do you have an old lamp that has seen better days? Here's how to turn an old lamp into nautical decor for your home using rope.

Do you have a lamp that has seen better days? You can turn an old lamp into nautical decor by following a few easy steps.

We found our old lamp at our favorite thrift store, Goodwill of Orange County, for just a few dollars.

Here is what you will need to Turn an Old Lamp Into Nautical Decor:

Supplies:

Lamp
Spray Paint
Painters Tape
Rope (3/8″ thick)
Scissors
Hot Glue Gun

Step 1: Apply painters tape in the areas you want to be protected and not painted.

Step 2: Lay out newspaper and spray paint the lamp.

Note: Give it at least two coats and be sure to wait an hour before adding the second coat. While waiting for the paint to dry, you can work on Steps 3-6.

Step 3: Measure the size of rope needed to go around the lamp.

Note: I used the joined line as my starting and ending point.

Step 4: Cut the rope to your intended size.

Note: Each line of rope will be a different size as the lampshade gets wider. Be sure to measure every time for the correct size.

Step 5: Hot glue the rope to the lampshade

make a nautical Lamp with rope and a hot glue glun

Step 6: Do this to the entire lampshade and make sure you glue the rows tightly together.

Step 7: Remove the painter’s tape, add you lampshade and bulb, and you’ve got yourself a fabulous upcycled lamp!

Optional: You can embellish the lampshade by hot gluing a seashell, anchor or any nautical accessory.

To accessorize your table, just add some clear jars with sand and seashells.

DIY nautical decor

If you are a thrift store DIY fan, we think you will really enjoy our Pinterest board called Goodwill Finds Repurposed which is chock full of inspiration!

DIY an old lamp using rope and turn it into nautical decor for your home, repurpose a Goodwill lamp in a few easy steps