wicker basket lamps for wednesday

Basket lamps can be a bold and beachy way to brighten a room. And unlike lots of other high-impact lighting options, they can be affordable, especially if you make them yourself with a wicker bowl or basket and a bulb!

Some images for inspiration:

Deborah Whitlaw Llewellyn for Coastal Living

From Prydelig blog

Image and a how-to(!) from Twoellie blog

For a more subtle look, top a table lamp with a basket shade: 

Shades of Light

And stringing a bunch of baskets makes for fun and festive outdoor lighting:

Bongos in St. Pete, Fl

Here are some baskets and bowls that you can buy to make your own:

$35 from Wayfair

$23.84 from Passesimple on etsy


$16.99 from This Vintage Thing on Etsy

$3 from The Lucky Clover Trading Company

$21 from Hurst Designs on Etsy

And although it seems easy, some of us (such as myself) need a little help ;) Here's a how-to: from the beautiful Young House Love blog.

Or, if you are too busy (perhaps emptying the laundry basket or filling the fruit basket?) to make your own, you can always buy this beautiful look:

$95 from Belated Designs on Etsy

$24.99 from Pottery Barn

$39.99 from World Market

Enjoy!

Emilie