Homemade loft style lamp - detailed manufacturing instructions

Lamps of various formats are made from pieces of metal pipes - candelabra, table lamps, pendant chandeliers, wall structures. Water pipes made of brass, copper, steel, cast iron or alloys are used. Dimensions (length, thickness, diameter) can be different - it all depends on the design and configuration. Below you can see how you can make a simple copper lamp in a loft style. Take note of several design ideas and solutions.

The configuration of the wall sconce is made in the form of water pipes. Source aliexpress.com

Basic rules for lighting in loft style

Lighting a loft-style room implies a number of important requirements:

1. Lamps must consist of large, fairly rough parts.
2. The lamps themselves should have clear geometric shapes, be noticeable and catchy.
3. Excessive decorativeness and softness of flowers are useless.
4. Lighting is only diffused. The main light comes from a ceiling chandelier, and additional light comes from lamps throughout the room.
5. For high ceilings, it is recommended to install a chandelier with height adjustment. It is practical and, moreover, matches the design of industrial premises. Chains, ropes, and cables are used for suspension.

Smooth lines and strict shapes are a feature of loft lamps.

How to make a frameless lampshade from threads

It is quite possible to prepare a lampshade for a lamp or chandelier, even if there is no frame. The shape can be cylindrical, rectangular or round.

For a round product you need:

• Balloon;
• Cotton threads or twine;
• PVA glue with a brush;
• Scissors.

Step by step process:

• Inflate the ball to the required size and secure with thread.
• Cover the inflated surface generously with glue using a brush.
• Gradually wind the thread from the ball around the ball in different directions, leaving room for the light bulb socket. Lubricate with glue periodically. A ball of thread is formed. Repeat the adhesive coating on top.
• Leave for 1 day and wait for the product to dry completely.
• Pierce the ball and easily remove it from the thread structure. In this case, the shape should be preserved.
• Now you can try on the lampshade. Decorate as desired with beads, flowers, sequins.

Types of lamps

Chandelier

Unique design design.

In a loft room, the purpose of pendant lamps is not only the main light. They help emphasize individual areas. The role of a chandelier is often played by a metal or wooden beam into which the sockets are mounted.

Sconce

Original sconce in the form of a tap.

Option No. 1 for wall lamps in loft interiors is the ability to rotate and tilt. Due to this, the sconce accentuates the area with light of different intensities. Wall lanterns are installed with hanging hooks or chains.

Design options

Depending on the finishing materials of the premises, the following designs are selected:

• industrial lamps;
• retro style appliances;
• models with original author's design.

Industrial lamps

The design of a room with an industrial theme will be emphasized by industrial lamps. The models are made of stainless metal in the form of floor stands, hanging structures, and lampshades. Products should be concise, with a small number of details. Surfaces are characterized by minimal processing; it is possible to create aged surfaces.

Retro lamps

Lighting fixtures, stylized in retro style, reproduce elements of the movement of the second half of the 20th century. The designs are characterized by the use of wooden stands, floor lamps, combining 1-3 large lamps. It is possible to age surfaces, reproduce the brushing effect, and apply bronze or silver paint.

Original design ideas

Lamps with an original design are made from simple materials and are available at an affordable price. You can construct your own design yourself using diagrams and drawings.

The original lamp is created from low-power lamps, a base made of wood, rope or chains. A stylish design can be made from light bulbs of unusual shapes and curved aluminum pipes. Models with stylish designs include wood, different sizes of pipes, wire and glass lampshades.

For the loft kitchen area, you can design a chandelier from metal utensils. It is necessary to paint the surface with paint (white, green, black), drill a hole for the cord and cable. After preparing the surfaces, wires are inserted into the hole and connected to the light bulb socket.

A stylish design option is to create a hanging structure. A ring is attached to the ceiling, into which thin chains are passed and rolled into any composition. A light bulb is installed from the bottom of the structure. Chains can be untreated or painted with tint varnish or spray paint.

A spectacular industrial lamp is created from glass bottles, a metal stand, wires, light bulbs, sockets, and steel pipes.

The nuances of choosing lamps for different rooms

Living room and hallway

In a loft space, the main design emphasis should be on the hallway and living room area. This is the first place that the person entering sees, and the design concept should immediately become clear to him.

There is no need to separate the hallway and living room with partitions. Separate zones are created with the help of lamps. There is no need for too bright light for a hallway, so a lantern with a couple of light bulbs is enough. It will look stylized as a street lamp.

For the living room, all the key lighting requirements for a loft room are provided. There should be a main chandelier attached to the ceiling with a height-adjustable pendant. It is complemented by lamps on the walls, tables, and floors.

Multi-level lighting is a must for a loft living room.

Bedroom

Strict adherence to smooth, clear forms, characteristic of loft design, can be slightly sacrificed in the bedroom or nursery. Here it would be appropriate to add parts made of fabric and textiles. Floor lamps and wall sconces are made strict, but minimalistic, without frills. A good solution is to combine loft and retro styles.

Lamps in the loft bedroom.

Kitchen

Unlike the bedroom, in the kitchen it is worth abandoning fabric inserts in the design of lamps. Plastic is also not recommended. A metal or wooden base is suitable. The area around the dining table should be well lit by the main chandelier. For other areas, wall sconces are used, as well as built-in lanterns built into furniture.

One of the “tricks” of the loft style is brickwork; in addition to the living room, it will organically fit into the design of the kitchen.

What to choose

The imagination of designers knows no bounds.
In terms of lighting, the runway is completely open for her. To avoid getting lost in flights of creative thought, pay attention to the popular lamp shapes:

1. Spiders. Simple and tasteful. Several wires of varying lengths are attached to the central hook. There is a light bulb on each “leg” of the spider. And, of course, no lampshades.
2. Upside down. The most ordinary table lamps, screwed directly to the ceiling beam, will create a sensation. The main thing is that the room has low ceilings.
3. Geometry. Diamonds, rectangles and trapezoids will fit perfectly into the overall mood of the room.
4. Giant floor lamp. By equipping a floor lamp with a long leg, we get a real indoor lighthouse.
5. Spots. Rows of lamps mounted on ceiling beams at equal distances from each other. A kind of point light in a new form.

Materials and colors of lanterns

Main. Simple materials are used for loft lanterns. Additional decor, chemical treatment - this should be done only as a last resort. Even an ordinary grille found in scrap metal - a seemingly unnecessary piece of iron - will become an original part of the lamp in exactly this form.

Actually, metals are the main material for making loft-style lamps with your own hands. This is the basis, the basis. Other important materials are:

• wood with a minimum of processing;
• glass;
• ropes, cables;
• stainless steel;
• details of old lamps, in particular lampshades.

Plastic parts are often used. This material has many advantages:

• ease of work;
• No thread is needed for fastening - clamping rings and nuts are sufficient;
• reliable electrical insulation.

In the context of the color scheme, one should also strive for naturalness and restraint.

The colors of the frame should be cool and discreet.

Tubes and connections made of metals can be additionally painted with special paints to give an authentic look. First of all, we are talking about golden and metallic colors.

Bright colors can also be used. But there is a rule. Only one element of the lamp is decorated with this color. For all other parts, completely raw materials are used in subdued colors to provide contrast.

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What is suitable for creating a ceiling chandelier with your own hands: twigs, wood, plywood, cardboard, beads and wire, disposable plates, paper. For one material you will need superglue, for another a welding machine, if we are talking about metal. In any case, the idea should be appropriate in the room.

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See if your idea is here.

• large pendant chandelier spider LSP-8174-36263.

Large pendant chandelier spider LSP-8174-36263
Hanging chandelier in the loft style from the Italian company LGO. Perfect for installation in the living room. When using the recommended lamps, it will be possible to illuminate an area of ​​48 square meters. m.

Cost about 8,000 rubles.

• large chandelier ATOM CH026-24-NI-36263.

Large chandelier ATOM CH026-24-NI-36263
Chandelier from the Italian company Gramercy Home. The model is perfect for a room with a large area. The chandelier has high power and has a chic design with pleasant colors.

Cost about 38,000 rubles.

• ceiling chandelier Gilbert T532CL-08B-36263.

Ceiling chandelier Gilbert T532CL-08B-36263
Ceiling chandelier from the German company Maytoni. Suitable for placement in a living room, bedroom, office, kitchen or cafe, made in the appropriate style. When using the recommended lamp power, it can illuminate an area of ​​24 square meters. m.

Cost about 7,000 rubles.

• ceiling chandelier Denley 70112/8-36263.

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Ceiling chandelier Denley 70112/8-36263

The model from the Chinese brand Eurosvet is perfect for installation in the living room, kitchen or office. Lighting area – up to 32 sq. m. subject to the use of recommended lamps.

Cost about 11,500 rubles.

• floor lamp LSP with switch LSP-0513-36263.

Floor lamp LSP with switch LSP-0513-36263
Floor lamp with switch from the Italian brand Loft is perfect for installation in a living room or bedroom made in the loft style. Lighting area – up to 3 square meters. m.

Cost about 21,500 rubles.

Main stages of manufacturing

Creating a lantern with a loft design consists of the following basic steps:

1. Making holes for cartridges in the base.
2. Fixing the base to the ceiling or wall.
3. Connecting bent parts using adapters and O-rings.
4. Installation of valves and other functional and decorative parts.
5. Electrical supply to cartridges.
6. Screwing in light bulbs.
7. Installation of the lampshade.

It will be useful to read: Tips for lighting in the loft style.

Features of working with PVC pipes

Plastic elements are inexpensive; they can be found in all plumbing stores and purchased in the required quantity. But in order to assemble a product with high-quality light that meets all safety standards, you need to remember a few simple tips:

1. When choosing a material, take into account its dimensions and plastic properties. If you have to bend elements, the pipes must be easy to heat and form.

   
   PVC elements are often welded using a special soldering iron.

2. Plastic is sensitive to high temperatures and can melt if overheated, so it is important to choose safe lamps for use in homemade lamps. LED or fluorescent types are best suited, since they heat up much less during operation.
3. When using couplings and connectors, select all parts with the same diameter and similar thread pitch.

You can combine metal and plastic parts in one product.

Step-by-step diagrams for making different types of lanterns in the loft style

Suspension made of brass tubes

To make such a lamp you will need 5 short and longer tubes made of brass or copper, the same number of hinges, pear-shaped lamps and sockets for them.

1. Connect wires to each socket.
2. Pull the wires through the brass tubes. Short tubes must be connected to long ones using hinges.
3. Screw the tube to the socket.
4. The legs of the future lamp are screwed into the fittings. Make the wiring again and insulate the wires.
5. Pull the cable through the main tube that serves as the base for the chandelier.
6. Securely attach the lantern to the ceiling.
7. The last step is to screw in the light bulbs.

You will get a suspension of this type.

Lamp made of polymer pipes

To make another original lamp in the loft style with your own hands, you will need polymer water pipes. The algorithm is like this:

1. Use your imagination or use samples from the Internet to create a project for your future lantern. Here is an example of a tree lamp with branch sockets. It will require 12 cartridges and the same number of lamps.
2. Connect the cartridges together.
3. Paint the frame. It is best to use gold or silver paint. The work is done on newspapers. If one coat of paint is not enough, after drying you can apply a second one.
4. The chandelier is mounted on the ceiling, and the lamps are screwed in at the end.

Wall lamp made of flexible metal-plastic

To assemble sconces from metal-plastic pipes yourself, you will need the following components:

1. A set of metal-plastic pipes with lengths from 20 to 50 cm.
2. A wooden base or a piece of thick-walled plywood or other similar material.
3. Wiring.
4. Mounts and lamps for them, as well as accessories of a suitable size.
5. Metal saw or metal pipe cutter.
6. Screws, Phillips screwdriver or screwdriver.
7. Paper, paints, decorative materials.
8. Silicone sealant.

Manufacturing instructions

The process of making sconces from pipes is as follows:

1. A piece of plywood or solid wood is adapted to the shape specified by the design, painted or decorated.
2. A hole is drilled (or more, depending on the number of tubes and light bulbs for them) with a diameter similar to a piece of metal-plastic tube.
3. This piece is inserted into it and sits on the glue or sealant.
4. After drying and fixing, a two-wire tourniquet is put on.
5. The segment is mounted from the free end.
6. If the fitting is threaded, you can select a matching threaded cartridge. If not, then the latter can simply be glued to the sealant, having first connected it to the conductors.
7. After this, the finished lamp is attached to the wall surface with self-tapping screws or dowels.
8. The light bulb is screwed in, the wiring is connected to the network and checked.
9. As a decorative element of a socket lamp, you can choose a floor lamp, lampshade or wall lamp of a suitable size to highlight its design.

The main advantage of a lamp on a metal-plastic tube is the ability to change the direction of the light flux due to its slight bend.

Design options

Depending on the finishing materials of the premises, the following designs are selected:

• industrial lamps;
• retro style appliances;
• models with original author's design.

Industrial lamps

The design of a room with an industrial theme will be emphasized by industrial lamps. The models are made of stainless metal in the form of floor stands, hanging structures, and lampshades. Products should be concise, with a small number of details. Surfaces are characterized by minimal processing; it is possible to create aged surfaces.

Retro lamps

Lighting fixtures, stylized in retro style, reproduce elements of the movement of the second half of the 20th century. The designs are characterized by the use of wooden stands, floor lamps, combining 1-3 large lamps. It is possible to age surfaces, reproduce the brushing effect, and apply bronze or silver paint.

Original design ideas

Lamps with an original design are made from simple materials and are available at an affordable price. You can construct your own design yourself using diagrams and drawings.

The original lamp is created from low-power lamps, a base made of wood, rope or chains. A stylish design can be made from light bulbs of unusual shapes and curved aluminum pipes. Models with stylish designs include wood, different sizes of pipes, wire and glass lampshades.

For the loft kitchen area, you can design a chandelier from metal utensils. It is necessary to paint the surface with paint (white, green, black), drill a hole for the cord and cable. After preparing the surfaces, wires are inserted into the hole and connected to the light bulb socket.

A stylish design option is to create a hanging structure. A ring is attached to the ceiling, into which thin chains are passed and rolled into any composition. A light bulb is installed from the bottom of the structure. Chains can be untreated or painted with tint varnish or spray paint.

A spectacular industrial lamp is created from glass bottles, a metal stand, wires, light bulbs, sockets, and steel pipes.

Final part

To fix the pipe, a hole is drilled in the lower compartment for the fixing screw. A pipe with a diameter of ¾ is soldered, which will allow you to maintain alignment and also get an original look. As a stopper, you can use a ¼ bolt, which is attached to the outer handle of the faucet. The lampshade can be made using one of the methods described above, attaching it with screws and painting it with copper or gold paint.

The rubber bushing is mounted in the opposite end of the fitting, after which the end of the wire is cut off and pulled inside the pipe to the cartridge. The lamp is screwed into the socket, around which the casing is clamped. A similar lamp made from water pipes will make it possible to provide the required amount of light under different conditions. At the same time, its cost is minimal.

Lighting devices in the loft style are not just a tribute to fashion, but also a practical, economical solution for basic or additional lighting. Let's consider how to make lamps from pipes on your own, what are the main features of working with the material, what the process of assembling them with your own hands will look like, how to make a pendant chandelier from metal pipes, a wall lamp from metal-plastic, a table lamp and couplings, as well as what difficulties this may arise.

Today anyone can make their own lamps based on metal, plastic and metal-plastic pipes. To do this, you need to acquire patience, a desire to achieve the planned result, a set of suitable materials and tools, and strictly follow the instructions. There are many advantages to such homemade products:

1. Low cost of the product.
2. Ease of use with a standard threaded connection.
3. Possibility to create any design.
4. Wide access to materials (parts can be bought at a construction market, second-hand metal shop, or simply found).

Of the processing features of the pipe materials used when creating lamps, the following nuances must be taken into account:

1. All elements connected by thread must have the same standard and similar characteristics (pitch, diameter, direction).
2. Metal-plastic pipes should bend well under force, and their surface should melt during heat treatment (also polypropylene analogues are most often suitable for this role).
3. If the product is not planned to be painted, then it is better to use galvanized, stainless, copper or brass materials as a basis.
4. The metal body of the lamps easily conducts electricity, so when installing 220V light bulbs on them, they must be grounded.
5. The shape of metal-plastic lamps is set through bends, and for cast iron and metal lamps - with the help of all kinds of adapters, pipe sections and fittings.

To facilitate and speed up the process of assembling such lighting devices, manufacturing is best carried out in accordance with the following algorithm:

1. Make a drawing/sketch indicating all elements, their sizes, characteristics.
2. Before assembly, paint and dry all components and materials that require this, or decorate the surfaces in accordance with the design ideas.
3. Assemble the lamp strictly according to the drawn up plan.
4. Install wiring and light bulbs.
5. Secure the lighting device, check its serviceability by connecting it to the network.

Preparation

Sand the pipes to remove any dirt or paint markings. Determine how tall the lampshades will be. I recommend starting with a small, wide piece; this will make it easy to master the technique and even find your own design options. In general, you need to catch the inspiration and drive of creativity. Grind the ends of the pipes; if you plan to further install the lampshade on the stand, then check the level of inclination of the lower part of the workpiece.

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Draw a lampshade pattern with a marker, thanks to it the lamp will diffuse light in space. It’s worth imagining a little, for example, you can draw a schematic flower, leaves, letters, symbols or the silhouette of a building. There are a lot of possibilities in this process, but the first experience should be simplified a little, so I decided to make squares and narrow stripes, and the end result was beautiful.

Design options

Another option for a loft style chandelier.
The style solution for the lamp depends on the overall design.

In a loft room, non-standard wall decoration is often used: brickwork (whitened and unpainted), imitation concrete blocks in masonry, or rough types of plaster (unleveled wall).

For a harmonious combination of these surfaces and the materials used for the manufacture of lamps, simple design options for the bases and stands of the latter are used.

Industrial lamps

Industrial means not only lighting devices used in industrial premises. A lamp of this type can combine metal parts that make up the base of the structure and the electrical elements themselves (cord, sockets, lamps) attached to them in accordance with the manufacturer’s imagination.

Cases and large parts can be painted in discreet colors (silver and golden metallic, off-white, black); they go well with the color and texture of the walls in an industrial-style room. You can include a bright accent in the coloring: paint a single lampshade or a large switch red, make a catchy inscription “Alarm!” on a flat part. or display an alarm symbol (exclamation mark in a triangle, radiation hazard icon, etc.).

Retro lamps

A retro-style lamp for a loft room does not imply the use of grandma’s fabric lampshades. In the design of the lamp, you need to use the metal or wooden base of an old floor lamp, providing it with an unusual cap (from a washing machine drum, fine mesh or die-cutting, roughly processed wooden parts, etc.).

Non-standard items can serve as decorative details:

• large rings;
• gears;
• details of mechanisms.

This type of lamp will not only look antique, but will also have a steampunk effect.

Original design ideas

Looking at original lamps in stores or in illustrations, it is easy to discover that they are made of simple materials. It is not difficult to reproduce the most unusual lamp by carefully examining the location and connection of parts. Making your own lighting fixture using designers’ ideas will not only help you save money, but will also allow you to fit your own product into the interior most harmoniously.

Amazing chandelier in loft style.

Many designer items can be easily reproduced at home:

1. A bundle of wires with sockets is fixed on a round wooden base. The main difficulty is to buy incandescent lamps with large bulbs of unusual shape. When the structure is assembled, its base is fixed to the ceiling and connected, the bundle is pulled together approximately halfway along the length of the wires.
2. Using a large crane, you can make a wall-mounted designer item. If it is ball-type, move the valve to the open position and pass the electrical cable through the hole. Another type of valve will have to be disassembled and its internal part removed. The diameter of the tap is selected so that a socket for an incandescent lamp or an LED element fits inside.
3. Numerous bent tubes combined with LEDs will help recreate expensive designer products. The tubes are easy to purchase at a car dealership, and if you have an old refrigerator, you can also use parts of its radiator. The parts are connected with clamps and bolts, and the wires are best hidden inside the structural elements.
4. An original lampshade for a loft room can be made from a piece of large-diameter copper or aluminum pipe (7-10 cm). The lower end must be cut at an acute angle, the upper end must be rounded with hammer blows. Pass the end of the wire inside, attach the socket and lamp, and then lower the pipe, hiding the lighting equipment inside.