It's hard to imagine modern homes without Ikea furniture and many of us have at least one item from the Swedish furniture manufacturer at home. Ikea furniture is also very popular among DIY enthusiasts because it offers numerous ideas for redesign and conversion. Such DIY projects are still known as Ikea hacks and can be implemented with a variety of furniture and furnishings. For example, everyone knows the cheap Ikea paper lampshade that hangs in thousands of homes around the world. However, the simple Ikea paper lamp has much more potential than you think. In today's article we present some creative DIY projects in which the Regolit lampshade from Ikea plays the main role.
This is how you can spice up the Regolit lampshade!
Ikea Regolit is a paper lampshade suitable for hanging lights. Rice paper is used to make it and each hand-made umbrella is unique. The Regolit lamp fits perfectly with the Hemma lamp suspension and the best thing is that both items together cost around 5 euros.
If you find the simple white Ikea paper lampshade too boring, you can embellish it in different ways and turn it into a real designer piece. So let your creativity run wild and choose a suitable idea. You can find a few DIY projects for inspiration below.
Decorate with napkin technique
First we will show you how to use the Regolit lampDecorate with the well-known napkin techniquecan. This method is really simple and doesn't require much skill. First you should collect the necessary materials, namely:
- an Ikea Regolit rice paper lamp
- Napkins with a motif of your choice
- Scissors
- Napkin glue *
- Paint brush
* Napkin glue is not very cheap, but luckily you can make the glue yourself at home. All you need is a small pack of wallpaper paste, enough water and half as much wood glue as paste, which you mix in an old, unused cup. You should store the homemade napkin glue in a sealable container so that it does not dry out.
Start by cutting out the designs from the napkins. In the example, the napkins are decorated with large, red roses, but you can also choose any other motif. Just note that large designs are easier to cut out and transfer to the paper lamp. We also recommend motifs that are shown on a white background.
Separate the top layer of each napkin where the design is depicted. Otherwise the motif will be too thick and will not stick well to the lampshade. Get enough napkins to decorate the paper lamp at once.
Now you can start with the decoupage. Place the cut out napkin directly on the Ikea paper lamp and attach it with the napkin glue by running the brush directly over it.
Then glue more and more napkins until you get the design you want. Be careful not to tear the napkins or paper lamp. It will get quite wet if a lot of glue is applied.
Finally, let the glue dry thoroughly and put the lamp on. For such a lamp, it is better to use a light bulb that is not too strong to create a cozy atmosphere in the room. But one thing is definitely certain – the colorful motifs will create beautiful lighting effects in the room.
Creatively redesign Ikea Regolit paper lamp
Although these paper lanterns look a bit complicated, you can make one yourself in 30 minutes or less. They look effective and stylish during the day and, when combined with a dim light bulb, have a warm look in the evening.
The basis for this project is again an Ikea Regolit paper lamp, which is decorated with several small circles made of tissue paper in any color. You still need double-sided adhesive tape to attach the paper circles to the lamp.
Start at the bottom of the Ikea paper lamp by overlapping the circles of tissue paper around the opening with double-sided tape. Continue until the entire lampshade is covered. Using this method, you can not only create one-color paper lanterns, but also create beautiful patterns, such as two-tone or with all the colors of the rainbow.
DIY project – stylish hanging light for the dining room
Pendant lights are a typical choice for the area above the dining table. If you want to furnish your dining area elegantly and with attention to detail, then take a look at the following project! So how do you choose a feather lamp for the space above the dining table? Or why not for the living room too?
Such lamps usually cost a lot, but DIY enthusiasts can also make one like the Ikea Regolit paper lamp and some simple feather boas. We'll show you how it's done!
The necessary materials for this project are:
- Ikea paper lamp
- approx. 5 feather boas in any color
- Serviettenkleber, z. B. Mod-Podge
- Scissors
- Paint brush
For this project, it's easier if you start in the middle of the paper lampshade. Use the brush to apply a thick layer of napkin glue around the center of the Ikea paper lamp. Then carefully take a feather boa and wrap it around the shade so that it sticks to the applied glue. Cut off the excess and leave it aside. Then create two layers above and two below the middle one using the same method. Then use the cut off excess parts to glue the top and bottom sides of the umbrella, where the circumference is smaller.
We recommend an LED lamp with no more than 9 watts for this hanging lamp, as it does not get too warm. To clean the accumulated dust on the feather lamp, you can use a hairdryer on cold setting.
And this is what the hanging lamp looks like in the evening. The white feathers filter the light and create a pleasant, cozy room atmosphere that makes you feel good. Please note that with feather boas in different colors, the lighting effects in the room will also differ.
DIY paper lampshade in an ombré look
If you would like to add a colorful accent to a room in your home, then a hanging light is exactly the right solution. Hanging lamps are not as eye-catching, but can still add subtle accents to the interior design. If you are currently looking for a cheap DIY idea for the ceiling light in the living room or bedroom, then you can spice up a simple Regolit paper lampshade from Ikea with paint.
The ombré look is not only very popular in hairstyles and nail design, but is also becoming increasingly common in furnishings. Be it oneoriginal wall designor a decorative piece of furniture - the ombré looks beautiful in the interior.
You can also give the well-known Ikea paper lamp a pretty ombré effect. All you need is a palette of watercolor paints, a brush and a bowl of water. Start painting the lamp from bottom to top with a rich shade of the selected color, always diluting the color slightly for the upward transition. Just make sure that the brush is not too wet, otherwise holes may appear in the paper lamp. Please note that the watercolor colors will fade a bit after they dry out. To make the effect more intense, you can apply another layer of the color.
Hacks with Regolit lampshade for the children's room
A children's room should have an atmospheric design and encourage the creativity of the little ones. That's why homemade furniture, decorations and accessories are perfect for this area of the home. For the Ikea Regolit lamp, for example, there are numerous Ikea hacks that are especially suitable for furnishing in children's rooms. We have put together a few nice ideas with instructions below.
DIY hot air balloon
A popular motif for decoration in the children's room is without a doubt the hot air balloon - whether in the form of a baby mobile or as a wall motif. You can also make a beautiful one with an Ikea paper lampMake a hot air balloon, which creates a good atmosphere in the children's and baby's room. The following materials are necessary for this project:
- Ikea Regolit paper lampshade
- a basket, e.g. B. a piece from the Ikea Ljusnan set of 3
- Ikea Östernäs Ledergriffe
- Ikea Titta Djur Fingerpuppen
- cord
- Wooden beads
- black felt gliders in different sizes
- tape
- Nadel
- screwdriver
First, fold the Ikea paper lamp and decorate the shade with black felt gliders in different sizes (other colors are of course just fine, depending on what effect you want to achieve in the children's room). Alternatively, you can paint the lampshade, decorate it with sequins, tissue paper or whatever. There are no limits to creativity.
Then mount the leather handles on the sides of the basket according to the assembly instructions. To do this you need a screwdriver.
Now tie a string to the inside of each of the screws. The cords should be the same length. To decorate them, thread a few wooden beads into each one, holding them in place with knots at the top and bottom.
To hang the basket, you should tie the strings to the metal ring of the lampshade. To do this, you need to make a few holes in the paper, which is easiest to do with a needle. Make sure there are equal distances between the cords and the lampshade. For more stability, you can leave two opposing cords a little longer and attach them to the lamp suspension rather than to the metal ring.
All that remains is to attach the finger puppets to the basket. If the children want to play with it, it is worth attaching it with a Velcro fastener on the inside. If the animals are only left in the basket as decoration, you can sew them on.
And just like that, your hot air balloon is ready! Whether you use it as a lamp or just as a hanging decoration is completely up to you.
Hot air balloon made from Tvärs table lamp and Regolit pendant lampshade
If you would like to make a pretty night lamp for your child's room yourself, then you can use the Regolit lampshade. This example is again a hot air balloon, this time consisting of two Ikea lamps. In addition to the paper lampshade, you also need the Tvärs table lamp, which you place upside down. Then just stick the paper lampshade on it and the beautiful hot air balloon table lamp is ready.
Decorate for the children's room
The ideas for redesigning the Ikea paper lamp for the children's room are simply endless. With paint, fabric or paper you can create any motifs and patterns that look adorable in the children's room. When choosing, you should consider the color scheme of the room to create a beautiful design for the lamp.
For example, you can paint a face on the lampshade or turn it into a favorite animal. For Halloween and St. Martin's Day parades, however, you can make lanterns out of the balloon lamp and decorate them to suit the occasion. A decoration with small motifs such as butterflies, stars or flowers would also look particularly good in a child's or baby's room. Be creative and create your own works of art from the affordable Ikea Regolit paper lamp!
