Wire Basket Lights
I had wanted to get wire cage style lights for our entry/hallway since we planned our house. However, I didn’t want to spend a lot of money on them. Then I saw a brilliant idea on a House Proud segment on the Nate Berkus Show. They made wire cage lights by using wire plant baskets from the dollar store. I checked out our local dollar store and, sure enough, they had small wire baskets for $1.50 each. I bought 10 for the 5 lights.
First I removed the chains. Then I spray painted them with stainless steel paint.
Spray paint inside and out
After a second coat and some time to dry, I used some wire to attach pairs of baskets and to make a little top piece so that the cage would stay in place on the light fixture.
Wire two baskets together
Here’s what they look like “installed.”
Finished wire basket light
Including 2 cans of spray paint, the cost for 5 light fixtures: less than $30!
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Great job! They look great! I’m working on creating something similar for my dining room, above the table. Great job!
…actually, I have two ‘blah’ lights upstairs in my hallway…..I’ll do this exact project this week! Woot! Already located the planters at Lowe’s. Thanks!
Awesome! Good luck with it!