When I was looking for repurposing ideas for my thrift store chandelier (that eventually became a terrarium) I uncovered a lot of great project ideas from super create bloggers.
![](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vn0qclOhAxI/VdGDo0yXagI/AAAAAAABdNc/Uis3BxzWjO8/terrarium-from-old-chandelier.jpg?imgmax=800)
I’m not talking about just spray painting the chandelier and using it as a chandelier but the ideas that totally transform the fixture to the point it isn't recognizable.
And since you always see these types of lights at thrift stores and re-use centers I thought I would share some of these great outside of the box ideas in one place.
First, my original inspiration piece: this gorgeous Glass Mirror from Sarah M. Dorsey Designs:
![Glass Mirror from Chandelier.png Gorgeous glass mirror made from the glass out of an 80s chandelier](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GkvCgaWdHko/VdPcmmh5NHI/AAAAAAABdOY/CpHPS9hL4SQ/Glass%252520Mirror%252520from%252520Chandelier.png?imgmax=800)
(Of course if you don't have a chandelier.. you can also buy a similar version here)
![Glass Chandelier to Geometric Lamp.png Glass Chandelier to Geometric Lamp](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zs3XpXX6UH8/VdPcsT67IOI/AAAAAAABdOg/1tIGTVGAmM8/Glass%252520Chandelier%252520to%252520Geometric%252520Lamp.png?imgmax=800)
The Curtain Queen Creates turned the beveled glass panels of her flush mount fixture into these lovely etched Christmas Ornaments:
![Etched Glass Ornament.png Etched glass ornament from 70s light fixture panels](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rtf2lP1V3bE/VdPcuMJfESI/AAAAAAABdOo/Jfz4a3ElBW4/Etched%252520Glass%252520Ornament.png?imgmax=800)
A birdhouse is also a great idea, from Christy’s Thrifty Decorating:
![NewImage.png Bird house from old lamp](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0XgAfXxC0cU/VdPdDB-wMWI/AAAAAAABdQA/28mQxswVSVQ/NewImage.png?imgmax=800)
These are pretty alternative Terrarium ideas from DesignSponge and May Richer Fuller Be:
![Chandelier Terrarium.png Using an old chandelier as a terrarium](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WtKsJXmiXuY/VdPc2eLSGAI/AAAAAAABdPI/1tt-4G3Hf14/Chandelier%252520Terrarium.png?imgmax=800)
![NewImage.png terrarium from old glass flush mount light](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WRkhkUyzG7E/VdPdBVHA2AI/AAAAAAABdP4/NnV3qEfYVLQ/NewImage.png?imgmax=800)
Just like the West Elm versions.
![NewImage.png Garden cloche from old chandelier](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FLUIvic-Iqk/VdPdEvFIyeI/AAAAAAABdQI/mczX0yvbCbI/NewImage.png?imgmax=800)
![NewImage.png garden planters from light fixtures](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K6T6YMzCfxQ/VdPdGitDcPI/AAAAAAABdQQ/ypvixtBFM_U/NewImage.png?imgmax=800)
You can also get a similar look but this time insert candles instead, by Addicted2Decorating and 4 Men 1 Lady::
![Lantern turned candle holder.png Lantern turned candle holder](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--tl51sInb8I/VdPc7ZRLyHI/AAAAAAABdPg/09sxCCv29uI/Lantern%252520turned%252520candle%252520holder.png?imgmax=800)
![NewImage.png Lanterns as centerpiece candleholders](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jghoAadrtfQ/VdPc8wP3DNI/AAAAAAABdPo/VR-FqaQa7FY/NewImage.png?imgmax=800)
The perfect West Elm knockoffs!
If you still need a chandelier, but want to get rid of the 70s and 80s vibe, here are some great transformations:
From Rose Hips and Red Ink. She transformed it using PAPER:
![chandelier after.jpg Brass and Glass Chandelier after adding paper](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XpnAK904pcI/VdPcxHBHbBI/AAAAAAABdOw/1k2KSDpziUM/chandelier%252520after.jpg?imgmax=800)
And here it gets a traditional lantern look on 320 Sycamore:
![NewImage.png Brass dated fixture to traditional black lantern](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6aHdiHIacUk/VdPdMKV5IlI/AAAAAAABdQo/r38gnZ7SmEQ/NewImage.png?imgmax=800)
A Pottery Barn Inspired version from Remodelaholic (yes, seriously, this was an 80s brass and beveled glass ‘before’):
![Pottery Barn Inspired Brass Chandelier Upgrade.jpg Pottery Barn Inspired Brass Chandelier Upgrade](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-C7kgKw-YiSE/VdPczuC8ctI/AAAAAAABdPA/s6aCGG_-3Ss/Pottery%252520Barn%252520Inspired%252520Brass%252520Chandelier%252520Upgrade.jpg?imgmax=800)
Here Beckie replaced the glass with paint sticks:
![Paint stick upcycled chandelier.png NewImage](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-807rYZhbFsc/VdPdIbWolHI/AAAAAAABdQY/ugCx50-hi7M/Paint%252520stick%252520upcycled%252520chandelier.png?imgmax=800)
Can you believe this is made out of rope and HULA HOOPS!!? House Dressing Style created quite the makeover:
![Rope and Hula Hoop Chandelier Makeover.png Rope and Hula Hoop Chandelier Makeover](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-IXcCSleiYY0/VdPc4FGhKDI/AAAAAAABdPQ/rEa2mEeKuMw/Rope%252520and%252520Hula%252520Hoop%252520Chandelier%252520Makeover.png?imgmax=800)
Or the more streamlined Restoration hardware version from The HoneyComb Home:
![NewImage.png Restoration Hardware Orb Light Knockoff](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8ffGuqm0IVo/VdPc-1q5NFI/AAAAAAABdPw/el-BLdu3FNc/NewImage.png?imgmax=800)
Or a pretty drum shade redo by Dwellings By Devore or Restyle 4 Life::
![drum shade chandelier transformation.jpg Drum shade chandelier transformation](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NCkVYxwXAbY/VdPcyfi48qI/AAAAAAABdO4/QbVUZ51wCA0/drum%252520shade%252520chandelier%252520transformation.jpg?imgmax=800)
![NewImage.png brass chandelier to pretty drum shade makeover](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jiRtTIPRu5s/VdPc5htUX5I/AAAAAAABdPY/xxr703Tl-zM/NewImage.png?imgmax=800)
Or completely transform the look from dated to timeless via Decor to Adore:
![NewImage.png French lantern makeover of 80s chandelier](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UVSHvzhKNBI/VdPdKQs8A3I/AAAAAAABdQg/Inq6V1PwKI4/NewImage.png?imgmax=800)
Amazing what you can do with those lighting fixtures isn't it? Have your own upcycle? I'd love to see it in the comments section.
If you have a brass-phobia like I do, you also may want to check out these posts:
Plus here are some other repurposing and upcycling ideas that have been really popular:
![35-Unique-Repurposing-Ideas-for-Old-Cribs.jpg 35 Unique Repurposing Ideas for Old Cribs](https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lY9s8Tkehvs/VvTJiNVXy6I/AAAAAAABgxU/8QpbVtMiNFg/35-Unique-Repurposing-Ideas-for-Old-Cribs.jpg?imgmax=1600)