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Doily Lampshade Makeover with a New Twist and Husband Approved

February 5, 2017 by Florence 44 Comments

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While I love shabby chic and admire upcycled lampshades dripping with pearls, studded with tattered fabric roses, and covered in doilies and lace, I know it won’t fly with hubby. (Just check Pinterest for lacy lampshades of all types.) In doing the next needed restoration, I wanted to try out a doily lampshade makeover – husband-approved. I certainly had no inclination to buy a new shade.

I also love lampshades stripped of all fabric, decorated around the edges and ribs with bits and bobs, but let’s face it, they’re impractical for real home use.

I’m the kind of gal that has a little of the romantic frou-frou gene, a little of the minimalist gene, a little of the rustic primitive gene, and a lot of the traditionalist gene. And I’m married to a guy who thrives on tradition…not an ounce of frou-frou lives in his body.

Enter the tattered lampshade…..how to get “the look” without looking like you’re getting the look?

doily lampshade makeover
Another tattered shade

 

If you remember, the last lampshade got a makeover using men’s ties….

Because this is going in our bedroom, where hubby and I will see it every night, I thought, “why not place doilies on the inside of the shade?” Would this work?

The Doily Lampshade Makeover

As you can see in the photo, only half the inner lining is shredded. I decided to tear the rest of it off for a more uniform look.

Selecting only 2 doilies out of my stash, I centered the doily on the inside of the shade right over the ribs, which are now exposed.

One of the doilies even had a minor stain, but doesn’t show.

Next I glued them on, using regular Elmer’s glue.

Dab the glue onto the most solid areas of the doily, then press onto shade.

I did not put the glue directly on the shade, and so far, it is adhering well.

doily lampshade makeover

Here is the final effect. I love it! Looking like a regular lampshade on the outside (when the lamp is off), it will satisfy the most non-frou-frou of hubbies, but delight the most shabby chic-loving, romantic, girly girls. It’s neutral and I don’t have to worry about colors clashing.

doily lampshade makeover
Lights on
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Lights on Other Side
doily lampshade makeover
Lights off
doily lampshade makeover
Lights off Side View

I decided to use only two, but you could use as many doilies as you want.

This is a quick 30-minute project, depending entirely on how big your lampshade is and how many doilies you want to use.

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As an experienced online seller for 19 years, I reveal some of my selling secrets. In my Vintage Finds posts, I show what I buy for resale, and what sells per month. Because many items are vintage and need TLC, I show the refurbish process to make them attractive for resale. I love picking, junking, thrifting, and shabby chic style.
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Filed Under: Home and Garden DIY Tagged With: doily lampshade, lacy lamspshade, lampshade recovering, lampshade upcycle, recovering a lampshade, repurposing doilies

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  1. Mother Deer says

    February 5, 2017 at 8:12 am

    Very attractive! Will the glue hold up to heat? I might want to try this too 🙂

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    • Florence says

      February 5, 2017 at 9:03 am

      So far it is holding up! Nothing has fallen off yet!

      Reply
  2. Tania says

    February 5, 2017 at 9:12 am

    That looks great Florence! I would have never thought to put the doily on the inside!!

    Tania

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    • Florence says

      February 5, 2017 at 10:16 am

      I love how it looks Tania! It makes me smile.

      Reply
  3. TavinsChoice says

    February 5, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    Such a unique look! I love it!

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    • Florence says

      February 5, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      Thanks Tavin! So glad you stopped by!

      Reply
  4. Debrashoppeno5 says

    February 5, 2017 at 1:14 pm

    This looks fantastic. It has just the right amount of frou-frou. It is a perfect look.

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    • Florence says

      February 5, 2017 at 1:44 pm

      Thanks Debra! I loved it the first time I saw it.

      Reply
  5. Mary-the boondocks blog says

    February 5, 2017 at 2:13 pm

    Florence this is a beautiful makeover and I can see why your husband approves of it. It is subtle frou-frou without being in your face. It looks lovely and adds interest in a subtle way and is a great way to repurpose those doilies. It has my stamp of approval too!

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    • Florence says

      February 5, 2017 at 2:49 pm

      Thank you Mary!

      Reply
  6. Tuula @ Thrifty Rebel Vintage says

    February 5, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    Love it Florence! It’s very pretty. Pinning!

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    • Florence says

      February 5, 2017 at 2:50 pm

      Thank you Tuula! Thanks for pinning!

      Reply
  7. Donna Wilkes says

    February 5, 2017 at 3:34 pm

    Quite the charmer! Pinning and sharing.

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    • Florence says

      February 5, 2017 at 9:30 pm

      Thank you Donna. So appreciative!

      Reply
  8. Kim says

    February 5, 2017 at 10:01 pm

    What a totally charming idea!!

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    • Florence says

      February 6, 2017 at 12:04 am

      Thanks Kim!!

      Reply
  9. Keri says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:29 am

    Florence, this is beautiful!! What a great idea to add the doilies to the inside, very clever!

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    • Florence says

      February 6, 2017 at 2:07 pm

      Thanks Keri! I love it!

      Reply
  10. Denise Bryant says

    February 6, 2017 at 9:45 pm

    So very clever and BEAUTIFUL…love it. Thanks for sharing with us at Waste not Wednesday and I hope we see you again this Wednesday!

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    • Florence says

      February 7, 2017 at 10:29 am

      Thank you Denise!

      Reply
  11. kelly says

    February 8, 2017 at 9:09 am

    So lovely!! Great upcycle!!

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    • Florence says

      February 8, 2017 at 9:48 am

      Thank you Kelly!

      Reply
  12. Toni | Small Home Soul says

    February 8, 2017 at 9:13 am

    That looks lovely and I can see why you husband approves, it’s subtle and elegant. I have a bag of doilies made by my grands that I need to find something to do with, this is definitely an option 🙂

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    • Florence says

      February 8, 2017 at 9:48 am

      Thank you Toni! Appreciate you stopping by.

      Reply
  13. Maria says

    February 8, 2017 at 10:08 am

    OH WOW I love this, I have so many doily and old lamps I could do this. Thanks for the inspiration. My mom had so doilies she gave me and they have so much memories to them.
    Maria

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    • Florence says

      February 8, 2017 at 2:40 pm

      Thank you Maria! I know what you mean…most of the doilies I have were handmade by my Grandmother. Thanks for dropping in!

      Reply
  14. Barbara Chapman ~ says

    February 8, 2017 at 2:44 pm

    It turned out good, Florence!
    Really pretty! A couple of years ago I did something similar. If you’d like to see it, I think the post is from 2015… I’ll go look it up. I took a bunch of doilies I’ve had for years and years, some from my trip to England in 2005, and lightly hot-glued them onto a shade. Turned out quite well, I thought.
    Here’s the link: http://www.frenchethereal.net/2014/09/super-cute-lampshade.html.

    Enjoy your “new” lampshade!!!
    Barb 🙂

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    • Florence says

      February 8, 2017 at 10:22 pm

      Thank you Barbara! Glad you liked it! I would love to see your lampshade project!

      Reply
  15. [email protected] says

    February 8, 2017 at 6:36 pm

    Florence, your lamp is so pretty. I love that you used vintage linens to redo the lamp shade. Thank you for sharing at the Snickerdoodle Create~Bake~Make link party!

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  16. Diana says

    February 8, 2017 at 7:05 pm

    Love it, Florence–it’s just as you describe–pleasing to both the masculine and feminine side in all of us 🙂 Thanks for linking it up with us at Vintage Charm–

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  17. Cathy Lawdanski says

    February 8, 2017 at 8:56 pm

    A subtle bit of lace that adds just a bit of texture. Very nice!

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    • Florence says

      February 8, 2017 at 10:22 pm

      Thanks Cathy! Glad you like it! Thanks for dropping in too.

      Reply
  18. Michelle says

    February 9, 2017 at 2:15 am

    Oh my Florence, what a beautiful impact that lampshade makes when the light is on. It’s the perfect win/win for you and hubby. Stunning

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    • Florence says

      February 9, 2017 at 9:48 pm

      Thank you Michelle!! Appreciate your kind words!

      Reply
  19. Pam says

    February 9, 2017 at 1:12 pm

    I absolutely love this Florence! It has a real romantic look to it.

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    • Florence says

      February 9, 2017 at 9:48 pm

      Thank you Pam!!

      Reply
  20. Carol, The Red Painted Cottage says

    February 9, 2017 at 5:56 pm

    I LOVE this idea, Florence; and it would fantastic! You did great.

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    • Florence says

      February 9, 2017 at 9:49 pm

      Thank you Carol! It was so easy too.

      Reply
  21. Ronny says

    February 10, 2017 at 6:50 pm

    It is so pretty. Can you see the glue at all thru the shade?

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    • Florence says

      February 10, 2017 at 7:01 pm

      Hi Ronny! Thanks! No you can’t see the glue.

      Reply
  22. Lisa says

    February 11, 2017 at 5:32 pm

    I’m sure the doily casts a lovely pattern. Very creative makeover.

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    • Florence says

      February 11, 2017 at 6:34 pm

      Thank you Lisa!

      Reply
  23. Carol says

    September 11, 2017 at 2:00 am

    It is really a beautiful look!

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    • Florence says

      September 11, 2017 at 9:31 am

      Thanks Carol! I appreciate your comment!

      Reply

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