DIY An Adorable Hydrangea Lamp With Dollar Tree Flowers To Elevate Your Decor

Springtime can be more than a season — it can be a mindset and a home aesthetic, too. If you love everything about spring– the flowers, the colors, the mood it invokes — why not add decor that embodies this season so you can enjoy it year-round? You may agree that lighting is everything within a home, and while the bulb temperature and the level of illumination you have is definitely important, the lamp itself can make a big difference in your aesthetic. For example, turning an inexpensive, simple light fixture into a cottagecore-inspired floral design is not only a budget-friendly way to elevate your home, but also gives you a springtime vibe that can be incorporated into a variety of aesthetics and themes. 

This DIY is super easy to do, and you can upgrade it or alter it in any way you want so it suits you and your preferences. Your supplies are a simple lamp — like this Mainstays Mini Ball Base Table Lamp, or even the Globe Electric D'Alessio Table Lamp from Amazon, which has empty space in the center that adds negative space. You could also opt for a thrifted piece that's in need of a little TLC. You'll want to pop to your local Dollar Tree and grab some of its faux hydrangeas, too.

Make sure to properly clean the base of your lamp before beginning. Detach your flowers from their stems and remove the plastic centers (if any) so that your petals will attach to the lamp easily. You may want to paint your lamp before adding your flowers, too, so keep this in mind as you prepare your supplies. This can help create a layer of color that will offer a clean finish in case there are any gaps. If you have a shape at the base of your light, use glue to adhere your florals all over it, covering it completely. If you have a standard light that just has a narrow "stand" or cylinder/rectangular base, you can cover this in your florals, too. 

Of course, the more interesting the base of your lamp is, the more engaging it will be once covered in your faux petals. Add in varying flowers if you want to stray away from just hydrangeas, or even add in embellishments like pearls or decorative beads, figurines, or leaves to bring in some greenery. Use multiple hydrangea blooms to mix and match colors, or just choose the same shade of petals for a more monochromatic finish.

Don't forget about the lampshade. You could decorate your lampshade with your faux florals or dye/paint it to match the hydrangeas. Why not cover the existing shade with a fabric that matches your petals for a textured aesthetic that brings a kitschy vibe? Don't be afraid to get really funky with this DIY, or to really lean into the romantic, cottagecore vibes of your floral lamp.

If you prefer a more simple lampshade, purchase fringe, tassels, pompoms, or even smaller flowers that match your hydrangeas and scatter these around the shade, leaving a lot of negative space for a lighter finish on top. The balance between a fuller base and lighter shade will make a great juxtaposition in any room. You can use superglue or a hot glue gun to secure the flower petals; just ensure you're getting all of the plastic bits off to avoid pieces that stick out. You can also transfer floral prints onto the shade if it's plain enough that they will show up. The Redesign Botanical Paradise rub on transfers from Amazon are a great option for simple shades and will pull your floral theme through the entire lamp. 

While you want a full finish on the lamp's base, you also don't want the flowers to jut out randomly or not create a cohesive finish. Should the flowers seem too empty once you've glued them down in the centers, use a paint brush and paint to add in a pistil in yellow, white, or any color you choose. This is where painting the base beforehand comes in too, as you can choose a color that will show through the holes where the faux pistils were to produce a clean finish. You also have the option to layer your hydrangea petals to add a fuller effect, which may also help with the middle pieces, too.