Since we installed these salvaged wood shelves in the studio, we’ve been thinking of an effective way to illuminate that little corner. I’ve always loved the FADO table lamp from IKEA, and the simple globe shape and smaller scale seemed like it would be a good fit. The only downside" Because the lamp would ultimately […]

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Since we installed these salvaged wood shelves in the studio, we’ve been thinking of an effective way to illuminate that little corner. I’ve always loved the FADO table lamp from IKEA, and the simple globe shape and smaller scale seemed like it would be a good fit. The only downside" Because the lamp would ultimately sit on a shelf, the white plug-in cord would be visible (as opposed to trailing invisibly down the backside of, say, a table). Over the holidays, we made a trip to IKEA during our gift-giving-errands, and we took a closer look at the lamp in person. I asked Scott if a swap to a cuter, prettier cloth cord could be an option – simply because you never know how an IKEA item is assembled – and as it turned out, yes! It could be. This was a quick 20 minute DIY (one of our very favorite kinds!), and it’s simple enough to apply to almost any lamp with an unsightly plug-in cord. Here’s how! SUPPLIES + TOOLS USED
IKEA FADO lamp

Inline cord switch

Twisted cloth cord + plug set

Socket

Wire strippers

Utility...