The Dollar Tree DIY For A Glamorous Wall Sconce On A Budget

Stunning and distinctive sconces and wall fixtures can be a great way to not only create atmospheric and subtle lighting but also help define and reinforce the style of the room, from simple and sleek to ornate and glam. These fixtures, however, can often be expensive, and many require wiring places on the wall where electrical fixtures may not be already available. This can make them even more costly and disruptive to install. But YouTube DIYer Yoduvh Essentials has a great solution for a beautifully glam, art deco-inspired sconce that uses just a few elements from Dollar Tree and some hot glue to make a wireless fixture perfect for anywhere in your home.

Not only is this cordless wall lighting idea renter-friendly and budget-friendly for a perfect room refresh, but you can customize it to the size you're working with just by adjusting the size of the framework and the number of pieces you need to create it. While the YouTuber adds silver sparkle and drama, you can also customize the style to create sconces more in line with other aesthetics using the same basic principles and constructed framework. To create your sconce, you will need Dollar Tree's round plastic serving tray, a see-through flexible chopping mat, a sheet of thick foam board, and a remote control LED push light from Amazon.

Begin by cutting out the center of the serving tray and setting it aside. Following the steps outlined by Yoduvh Essentials, cut and glue pieces of the tray's rim to make curved tubes. Then, glue them to a piece foam board cut to the same length, placing the tubes parallel to each other. Cut a segment of the chopping mat to size, and slip it between the two tubes, gluing it in place to make a curved fixture. For illumination, add the push light to the interior, attached to the foam board.

To decorate your sconce, use strips of the center of the serving tray glued vertically to the bottom edge in a fun, art deco-inspired pattern, and cover the sides of the fixture with Dollar Tree's adhesive diamond wrap for a finished look. On the shade made by the chopping mat, add a coat of Mod Podge and Dollar Tree's tiny decorative pebbles (the YouTuber uses white ones painted with silver spray paint). You can also repeat the strip pattern on the top edge for a longer and more dramatic sconce.

For a similar variation to upgrade your living room lighting, paint the pieces of the serving tray black and leave the chopping mat clear for a sleek, modern look. Or add decorative paper over the shade to add some color or pattern. Paint the tray segments a neutral color and wrap it in burlap for a more rustic look. You can also glue on other elements, like fringe or chandelier crystals, along the bottom.