Shed a new light on your rooms with these inventive and beautiful lamp and lampshade projects.

A utilitarian length of manila rope has a natural beauty that usually passes unnoticed through working hands. But once a rope is coiled around a lamp base, its texture and shape stand out.

This simple, stylish stitch can be applied to shades in a geometric pattern with varying scales and textures for classic or modern tastes.

Ever-so-slightly off-center circles in white and pale blue dress up an earth-toned lampshade.

This nature-inspired lamp is easy to make with a kit that is usually used for turning a bottle into a lamp; the kit is available at most hardware and crafts stores.

Liven up an ordinary lampshade with colorful stripes.

Here's a simple way to transform a plain white shade with paint, trim, or silver leaf.

With a touch of color, inexpensive utility lamps can brighten your room.

Bring a bit of the forest indoors by decorating a lamp finial with a pinecone, plain or spray-painted silver.

Add a modern touch to a classic base with layers of translucent vellum.