DIY IKEA lamp with wooden beads

melacavo
Oct 29
2 min read

DIY idea: Turn a simple IKEA lamp into a real gem

Personal touch for a simple Ikea lamp with wooden beads

How to transform a simple hanging lamp into a warm design piece:

A touch of naturalness for your home

Are you looking for an easy way to transform your simple IKEA pendant lamp into a real highlight? Then this DIY project with wooden beads is just right for you! In just a few simple steps, you can create a unique design piece that brings warmth, naturalness, and personality to your home.

This project combines Scandinavian style, minimalism, and mindfulness—perfect for anyone who loves sustainable and stylish interior design ideas.

Materials for your DIY lamp upcycling project

A simple IKEA hanging lamp (e.g., SKURUP)
Large wooden beads with holes (different sizes create a particularly lively effect)
Optional: craft glue or transparent fixing spray
Optional: natural oil or light-colored glaze if you want to customize the color of the beads

💡 Tip: Use untreated wood—it looks particularly natural and harmonizes beautifully with white or silver lampshades.

Instructions: Designing an IKEA lamp with wooden beads

Preparation: Switch off the lamp and unplug it so that you can work safely. Then take the lamp down.
Clean the cable: Remove dust and debris from the cord.
Create a free end of the cable where you can thread the beads.
String the beads: String the wooden beads in your desired order—tone-on-tone for a calm look or mixed colors for a playful style.
Secure: If necessary (depending on the shape of the lampshade), apply some craft glue to the bottom bead to prevent it from slipping.
Hang the lamp back up and plug it in.
Done! Your new DIY wooden bead lamp is ready to bathe your home in warm light.

Why this DIY project will transform your home

A lamp is more than just a source of light—it creates atmosphere. By upcycling your IKEA lamp with wooden beads, you can add character and warmth to your space. Natural materials have a calming effect, invite you to take a deep breath, and bring balance to modern living spaces.

This small DIY project for your home shows that beauty lies in the details—and in what you create with your own hands.

💭 Mindfulness tip for crafting

Take your time as you string each bead. Crafting can help you slow down. It's not about being perfect, but about being present—in the here and now, with a smile. Sometimes a simple wooden bead is enough to brighten the moment.

Conclusion: Natural. Simple. You.

With this IKEA lamp hack, you can give a simple lamp a new lease of life—and add a personal touch to your home. A DIY project that combines warmth, style, and mindfulness—ideal for anyone who loves naturalness and wants to lovingly design their home.

If you would like to see more of my lamps, take a look at the floating light bulb, the DIY record lampshade, the ceiling lamp made from driftwood or the post on the minimalist wooden lamp for the desk.