There are some items with which you just can’t part. Whether they are nostalgic antiques passed down or found items that are too interesting to throw away, your closet can fill up quickly with older items that are collecting dust. One way to keep these items fresh and relevant to your life is to resurrect them as lamps. The custom lighting experts of Lamp Arts in Atlanta, GA, share a few ways to transform your antiques and old items into new lamps for a twist on vintage lighting.

One way to make antique items into vintage lighting is to find old lamp parts and shades and rearrange them into a new design. If you have a few older lights that have broken or damaged parts, save the pieces that are still usable and mix them with other pieces from other lamps. You can even use additional vintage items to decorate and enhance your new design, such as buttons, tools, or other small trinkets.

When deciding on what pieces to reuse and add to your vintage lighting project, look for objects with interesting shapes and designs, like phonograph horns. These make cool lampshades and add an interesting visual element to the room. You can even use bowler hats and old wine bottles as hanging lamps since their open, round shape makes for an ideal light source when set into the ceiling.

For bases, chose an old, sturdy object. Antique typewriters, musical instruments, and other interesting items can add a personal touch to any room. In a children’s room, old toys make cute lighting ideas by reusing items you may not want to part with. Your creations will be unique, one-of-a-kind custom lighting pieces that hold personal meaning for you.

For custom and vintage lighting ideas, Lamp Arts is Atlanta’s top choice. Their large showroom of unique fixtures and table lamps makes finding the perfect lighting solution easy. They are also available for restorations and lamp repairs. To learn about their custom lighting options, visit their website or call (404) 352-5211.