How to makeover a lamp

Add drama to a plain lamp in under ten minutes

By Andrea Ford and Marlene Rego; Photographs by Joey Ryken

Tools and Supplies:

• Pair of scissors
• Double-sided tape
• Glue gun and package of glue sticks
• 7W energy-efficient bulb
• IKEA GRONO table lamp ($10) or GRONO set of two ($24); comes with outlet
• Black satin ribbon (two inches thick, diameter of your lamp)
• Black lace (6 inches thick, diameter of your lamp)

Instructions:

1. Wrap a length of lace around the lamp, measuring as you go. Cut so the lace meets up nicely on one corner.

Tip: Experiment with different coloured lace and extra ribbons you may have lying around.

2. Lay the lace flat. Place a few strips of double-sided tape or hot glue on the lace's bottom edge. Pull the lace taut and affix to the lamp one side at a time.

Tip: Double-sided carpet tape is a forgiving option if you decide to change the look.

3. As with the lace, wrap a length of black ribbon around the lamp. Measure to fit and cut so the edges are flush on one side.