“Here We Grow” Small Projects: Painted Lampshades

Take a closer look at the quick and easy ideas from the playroom makeover for a family with quintuplets. Use the instructions here to add your own spin to a kid-friendly space.

Video directed by Sarah Pirozek | Photography by Brian Francis

Add style to basic shades. Approximate cost: $25* (for one shade and swag kit).

Step-by-Step
  1. Paint a lampshade (4-inch, #126958, 7-inch, #235461) the color of your choice using a foam brush. If necessary, apply a second coat. Allow each coat to dry.
  2. Use 1-inch painter’s tape (#45337) to create a border of stripes, or trace small, round household bottles to create a circle pattern.
  3. Paint the circles or stripes with the color of your choice in an eggshell finish using a small brush. Allow to dry.
  4. Assemble the swag kit (#76273) following the manufacturer’s instructions. Attach the shade, and hang the assembly with the provided hardware. Note: This swag was used for decorative purposes only; no light was attached.

Painted Lampshades

*Does not include labor costs or applicable taxes, which vary by market, or the cost of paint and tools.

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Project Details
Skill level: Beginner
Rough cost estimate: $3,560*

Flooring: $1,130
Lighting: $260
Paint: $305
Lockers: $1,205
Storage benches: $135
Art gallery: $125
Door display: $60
Costume closet: $140
Accessories: $200

Rough time estimate: 2 weeks**
Paint used for small projects:
  • Valspar Interior Latex High-Hiding Primer
  • Valspar Signature Colors, Eddie Bauer Home, Zest EB1-2, interior eggshell
  • Valspar Signature Colors, Eddie Bauer Home, Reef EB7-2, interior eggshell
  • Valspar Signature Colors, Eddie Bauer Home, Mineral Blue EB6-1, interior eggshell
  • Valspar Signature Colors, Laura Ashley Home, Apple 6 LA1006, interior eggshell
  • Valspar Signature Colors, Waverly Home Classics, Harvest Sun WV33014, interior eggshell
  • Valspar Signature Colors, Martha Stewart Colors, Wick MS187, interior eggshell

  *Does not include labor costs or applicable taxes, which vary by market.

  **Does not include lead time for Special Order materials.

***Availability varies by market.

****Available by Special Order in some markets.

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