DIY-ing a $400 Birdcage Pendant Light Using A $20 Ikea Light!

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  • @cori0420
    @cori0420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +191

    I like how yours at home is tiered. I may have to do something like this, instead of birds I'm gonna do butterflies to fit our decor better ❤️🦋

    • @jl-Sp
      @jl-Sp 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Butterflies???!!! That’s such a good idea!! 🤩

    • @fabienneroure9995
      @fabienneroure9995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I totally like the idea with the butterflies! 🦋🦋🦋🦋❤

    • @ruthcarter8895
      @ruthcarter8895 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      That will be so cute!

    • @journeyoflovelight
      @journeyoflovelight 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nice..

    • @denises9426
      @denises9426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      You could do pterodactyls for a boys room, or fairies for a girl. The possibilities are endless! 💕

  • @iseejewelz3874
    @iseejewelz3874 3 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    Her channel and once like it REALLY help me w my depression. I hope they know how positively impactful they are . And maybe others u guys can relate ?

    • @Cyanntific
      @Cyanntific 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Yeah, at my last job I was connected over 100 hours per week and all of my energy went into just surviving basically. I sort of forgot who I was. Channels like this one and the Sorry Girls helped remind me how important it is to allow for creativity in my life. So yeah, not the same experience as you but I definitely feel the positive impacts of this Chanel :)

    • @smallone9825
      @smallone9825 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Totally agree xx

  • @kelsiekleinschmidt9443
    @kelsiekleinschmidt9443 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is cute!! For anyone wanting to remake I would make sure all your zip ties and your wires are facing the inside so when you cut it any sharp edges are on the inside. Another idea is embroidery hoops😁

  • @idawilcox5275
    @idawilcox5275 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    love love love this pendant light. I saw this video 2 years ago and now I finally created my own pendant light. Thank you sooo much for sharing how you re-created this light. It helped me out sooo much.

  • @Liz-lw6ht
    @Liz-lw6ht 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Love the light!! Thanks for letting us know how it is done. In the US the chicken wire you used is called hardware cloth. Your videos are the best!!

  • @prissybug
    @prissybug 3 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I LITERALLY GOOGLE SEARCHED DIY BIRD LIGHT THE OTHER DAY! YAAAAYYYYY!!!!!

    • @xwingsdu
      @xwingsdu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      J adore ce que tu fait😘😘😘😘👍👍👍👍👍

  • @dreamterry
    @dreamterry 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I bought this dress at a big discount from the Gap! I am 69 years young, and I can't wait to wear the dress with some black short boots! Also bought it in the navy color. Perfect boho style for me, and darling!!! Thank you. I love your channel, and the pinks and teals make me swoon every time!

  • @amandajohnson4428
    @amandajohnson4428 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Beautiful job! Glade to see Chico is back. I hope he’s feeling better!💕

  • @jenniferwray9929
    @jenniferwray9929 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    It must be like a dream to work in that beautiful space every day. And I think your light looks better than the bought one.

  • @virginiatolles1664
    @virginiatolles1664 3 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    You're not afraid the birds will fly out the top and bottom? (just teasing) It's adorable!

  • @majorfifthmusic
    @majorfifthmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love your version so much more!! The two drums on the original is a little too busy, the one big drum is just right!

  • @hayley1011
    @hayley1011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I'm only 4 minutes into this video but I'm already SO EXCITED! I've wanted this light since the first time I saw it on your channel!!!! 😭

  • @ltilley7343
    @ltilley7343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I think your DIY is better looking than the original. Love it! You did a good thing girl.

  • @udlove09
    @udlove09 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I’m shocked how simple and effective that DIY was! Great video!

  • @andreasol4335
    @andreasol4335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Omgggggg... It looks freaking amazing!!! It's the perfect touch for the team AG entryway!!!

  • @27Spiritgirl
    @27Spiritgirl 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG!! I think I like your version better ! And for under 100 bucks? Spectacular! I'm copying this for my cottage!!

  • @KruezFam
    @KruezFam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    How cute would this be in a baby's nursery? ❤

  • @nancypettitt1211
    @nancypettitt1211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Great DIY! I appreciate the time you spend showing us inexpensive ways to have home decor that is different and quirky. thanks

  • @augustineschaefer5522
    @augustineschaefer5522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Thank you. This is just the fun little pick me up project

  • @lunaportia989
    @lunaportia989 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    OMG... Alexandra!! Yes! Yes! Yes! And thank you so much for this video. I love the birdcage pendant light.

  • @This.is.Bonnie
    @This.is.Bonnie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Omg I have that Ikea light hanging in the bedroom, I may have to try this!!

  • @LB-kq9xs
    @LB-kq9xs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow the DIY bird cage is BEAUTIFUL !!! I can’t wait to recreat one for myself. Alexandra you’re looking lovely as usual ♥️

  • @DebraFlower
    @DebraFlower 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    So beautiful!

  • @iamwindchakra
    @iamwindchakra 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Alright that is an impressive hack, and you thrifted for it as well. Bravo!

  • @loretta9478
    @loretta9478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I noticed your bird pendant lamp at your home when I first started following you and recalled that I had seen it on Pinterest and pinned it in my Pinterest board several years ago. I always loved it!You did a great job recreating it and hung it in a perfect spot.🦜

  • @kayenacur
    @kayenacur 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now NOBODY can get confused as to whose office they just stepped into! It makes a lot of sense in that entryway!

  • @rebeccavinyard2899
    @rebeccavinyard2899 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    It’s a beautiful light fixture!

  • @mimimike8335
    @mimimike8335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You just made all my dreams come true with that light!! Lol.
    Thank you Alexandra!!
    🧚‍♀️🧚‍♀️🐦🐦💜😂🤣

  • @taylorkozak9730
    @taylorkozak9730 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks good! My husband and I first saw this lamp about 4-5 years ago from an Etsy seller in Australia. It was way too expensive with shipping and everything so we put in on our to-DIY-someday list. Maybe we'll actually so this project now!

  • @sophanarachay4917
    @sophanarachay4917 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your pendant light since I saw it in your bedroom. It's stunning and unique. Thanks Alexandra.

  • @denisesrazzledazzlenails9606
    @denisesrazzledazzlenails9606 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s even better than the original!!🤗❤️

  • @nenehist
    @nenehist 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Just love the theme song 🎧

  • @katevalerio9033
    @katevalerio9033 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lovely. Thanks for sharing. Looks great in your entrance.

  • @erikas974
    @erikas974 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Alexandra that is so beautiful. Love love love it. I did create a lamp out of fruit balls which is rose gold color. Put two together and wrapped different color strings into the hexagons. Looks ok but your is the one to do. So I might go to my shed and get those chicken wires ready.🦤🦩🦉🦜🦅🕊 Thank for this incredible hack.

  • @tashabradshaw1793
    @tashabradshaw1793 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh, I'm so glad that you did a DIY version of this. I saw the one that you had from the company in one of your videos and inquired about it as well as Googled it but no luck. Thanks so much. I cannot wait to make my own.

  • @salomevolundardottir8634
    @salomevolundardottir8634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    I'm pretty sure the lamp is a Mathieu Challiéres design and it's called Voliére

  • @Jiesta1256
    @Jiesta1256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love it ... wonderful DIY project!

  • @michelle_jasek
    @michelle_jasek 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this is such a cute idea! i kind want to make side table lamps like this!

  • @hannekewiebe764
    @hannekewiebe764 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Yay! I have been wanting to diy this lamp. Thanks for doing it for us. I’m looking forward to making one at some point.

  • @livenubian-homedecordiylif8384
    @livenubian-homedecordiylif8384 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love restoration hardware decor it’s so gorgeous. This is an awesome DIY idea

  • @mauricepowers3804
    @mauricepowers3804 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is absolutely fantastically beautiful!!!! Great job🥰🥰🥰

  • @connihinkel7295
    @connihinkel7295 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great video & great light fixture! I love these lights exactly as created, but also love how it inspires variations (like the butterflies instead of birds? Who thinks of these things??) What about different colors of birds - eg; mostly white or black, w/punches of metallics or velvet jewel tones....? And you could paint the twigs - - oooh, ooh - glossy red twigs?? So inspiring & pretty!

  • @HeatherCashArt
    @HeatherCashArt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is amazing!!! PS: your hair is so cute!

  • @michellebelle3845
    @michellebelle3845 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Looks great!! More DIYs on this channel please. Love the ideas!! 😍

  • @UnclejHolio
    @UnclejHolio 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is one of the best DIYs you’ve done!

  • @veronicabone8835
    @veronicabone8835 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Pendant looks great. You did a fantastic job.

  • @IMprintpress
    @IMprintpress 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love this! You have inspired me to finally make some lamps I have sketched out in my sketch book! And I might diy this for my daughters room!

  • @SeamsLikeAGoodIdea
    @SeamsLikeAGoodIdea 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is an excellent DIY. One of your best ever!

  • @aurora571000
    @aurora571000 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    FWI that is 1” x 1” galvanized welded wire. Chicken wire is thin and has interlocking octagons. But I didn’t come here for farming advice. Fantastic lamp!

  • @ruthjackson4235
    @ruthjackson4235 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    They are both so beautiful 💕 I'm going to try it too. Thanks 😄

  • @janetbecker4282
    @janetbecker4282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I really like this lamp and I will be on the hunt for an Ikea light. I'm going to play with some monocramatic silver or gold look. I bought a DIY house in Sterling, Il for 32 grand. A 3 bedroom 2 bath full basement. A 2 car, and single car garage, as well as a storage shed torally fenced in. House was so dirty that i had to scrap grease from cupboards then spray with dirtex cleaner. Amazing job. I am finishing my house in white walls, siver fandeliers, glass accent, silver curtains, and a mix of silver, gray or white cloth pieces with wood thrown in. Its been a year of market place and curb shopping to get the look I was going for. I'm 60 so what matters is my creature comforts and what makes me smile. I have 2 styles I want for the pendant lamps. 1st to recreate the bird lamp because it mixes in with my look, then recreate a long outdoor light with hanging Christmas lights inside the chicken wire for hanging over my outdoor seating. I plan on vegging out on rainy days to watch past episodes to find other things on your channel to inspire my basement into a comfortable space. So happy with the bird lamp look.

  • @babyjinspire
    @babyjinspire 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love how this turned out!! Looks great in that space x

  • @sandrastrobel1254
    @sandrastrobel1254 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Oh my goodness it turned out so well! I absolutely love it. 💕❤️💕

  • @MyDailySAGA
    @MyDailySAGA 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it!! So Simple and yet funky, I will definitely will be trying this DIY for my girls bedroom makeover I am currently working on. Wish me luck!! ❤❤

  • @ltlt3477
    @ltlt3477 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is beautiful!! Well done Ms. Gater!! And it fits your entry way so well!! Looking into diy-ing this for my space. Ill send you pics for sure!!

  • @barbiezwicker3227
    @barbiezwicker3227 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Love this, I’ve been eyeing that pendant forever lol

  • @opalmoon2256
    @opalmoon2256 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0mG!!! U have no idea how long I have been waiting for U to do this....every time I saw that bird cage light I would wonder did she diy it if not when!!??! 💗Love it!!!🐦

  • @cealarkin5361
    @cealarkin5361 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this project 👍🏻 I would of liked to have seen it lit up 💡

  • @lelman5462
    @lelman5462 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE that lamp! Thanks for the very detailed tutorial.

  • @ruthgoddard6539
    @ruthgoddard6539 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Omg I really love this. So unique.and pretty

  • @lindachilcott9080
    @lindachilcott9080 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nailed it 💜

  • @katehipkin1039
    @katehipkin1039 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Be still my heart! Been waiting for this one! Thanks @alexandragater xx

  • @christyxandrick5168
    @christyxandrick5168 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So gorgeous! I am completely inspired! Hmmmmm, hope I can get everything online!

    • @debbymontalvo9107
      @debbymontalvo9107 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don’t have anyone to do elec work. Is there a way to undo noob light and attach this cagw

  • @7sevendaysara
    @7sevendaysara 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Clever simple and chic DIY, as per usual. We'll done alexandra! I think it could be possibile even doing it in 2 levels like the original one, but we'll done showing the easiest way
    Sara Nena DIY

  • @heythatsangie
    @heythatsangie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I seriously love this- I can't wait to make something like this for my home!

  • @allysonberry8708
    @allysonberry8708 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I LOVE this DIY light! So cute! Might have to try a smaller one for my craft room.

  • @SuperCuddlebuddies
    @SuperCuddlebuddies 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I wanted to see it turned on

  • @fabienneroure9995
    @fabienneroure9995 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Alexandra this is great! I want to make one for my bedroom and I'm going to add a few pink pompoms!💖💗💓

  • @freddieparsnip
    @freddieparsnip 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Omg! I’ve been wanting to make one of these lights for years! I actually bought some supplies to make one last year, but I keep being too intimidated to work in it. Maybe I’ll actually finish it, now!

  • @rtd1791
    @rtd1791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    There are some supplies on Etsy that are absurdly expensive. Lamp parts and acrylic candles come to mind. But lamp and shade parts are not expensive if you know where to buy them. I usually buy from lampshop.com. Their site is admittedly old fashioned but the prices are great. A 24 inch diameter washer top frame is 8.71$ US. (Alexandra used a washer top frame in this video) The same size bottom ring is 3.16$. So yes you can thrift, but then you’ll be relying on the luck of the draw and you’ll have to tear apart a shade. Just buy parts from a lamp parts supplier.
    Also the “chicken wire” she used is actually hardware cloth, I know weird name. In the US all the big home centers like Lowe’s and Home Depot carry it in different sizes and lengths. If you ask for chicken wire you might actually get the hexagonal stuff. Hardware cloth is great for DIY wire baskets too.

    • @aurora571000
      @aurora571000 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you SOOOO much

  • @pallavikotturu1062
    @pallavikotturu1062 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This is fantastic. Great job!

  • @ruthpadula9571
    @ruthpadula9571 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this light fixture

  • @itsfaithtime
    @itsfaithtime 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Such perfection!!! Sooo soo cute 😍😍😍

  • @judecowell
    @judecowell 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Fantastic job very pretty!

  • @lindapoh8747
    @lindapoh8747 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love the DIY birdcage ❤️

  • @oliviagiles
    @oliviagiles 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I fecking love it, im making one, it is gorgeous

  • @raquelkutsch5600
    @raquelkutsch5600 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

  • @7kaleidoscopeyes
    @7kaleidoscopeyes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Omg, where is that sweater you're wearing in the intro from?? so cute!

  • @dtulip1
    @dtulip1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been hoping you'd do this video for about 8mths :D so YAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYY

  • @jackienewman5934
    @jackienewman5934 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    There are a few sites that sell the bird cage shades here in the UK but they're £300 ish. Yours looks great and such a good price!

  • @janiebautista23
    @janiebautista23 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Seriously, wow!!! 👌🏻🙌🏼👏🏼😍😍😍😍😍

  • @Jennifer-vb5gv
    @Jennifer-vb5gv 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow this is amazing, thanks for the clear instructions! I really want to try this

  • @noeerickson6110
    @noeerickson6110 ปีที่แล้ว

    Doing this for my kitchen for sure!!!

  • @khill6197
    @khill6197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Super DIY!! 🐦

  • @lindacruikshank2656
    @lindacruikshank2656 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So cool. Love it.

  • @lifepaholic716
    @lifepaholic716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow I've always wanted to do this the first time I saw your bird cage lampshade but when I was sourcing the materials it comes up too expensive 😂 This one is much better and cheaper thanks so much for sharing DIY tips and tricks , it looks amazing but I wanted to do black I wonder if it will still come up good as this ❤️

  • @manasavavilapalli
    @manasavavilapalli 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Beautiful!

  • @emijuman1397
    @emijuman1397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please do a house makeover for rooms with 7 foot high ceilings.
    Lost at how to decorate without making it all look cluttered

  • @KelseyDrummer
    @KelseyDrummer 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's it. I'm making two for my kitchen.

  • @TheKatherine1958
    @TheKatherine1958 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You did an awesome job! Love it! ♥️

  • @erinmcintosh3969
    @erinmcintosh3969 ปีที่แล้ว

    The second photo (the two large lights in the kitchen) are from the French designer Mathieu Challières. He made the original version in 2006. You can still find various sizes of his lamp floating around on import sites like Mohd.

  • @kiriaioulia
    @kiriaioulia 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @julyanang9426
    @julyanang9426 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is absolutely stunning, you are so talented. Im keen to do this, however would the birds create shadow for the light shining down?

  • @erinmoody5557
    @erinmoody5557 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Killed it! I love it!! Wow!

  • @Deenatheknittingauthor
    @Deenatheknittingauthor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    FAXSTAD
    Pendant lamp shade, metal/black18 " at Ikea would work too. They are $19.99 CAN right now. Last year at this time they were $12.99CAN I bought two for my "sunroom" and spray painted them gold with gold tassels. Makes me want to add some birds and branches to it now. Love the video

  • @reniehandler2595
    @reniehandler2595 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Turned out perfect!!

  • @marilyns6043
    @marilyns6043 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The mesh used is called hardware cloth. If you ask at the hardware store for chicken wire they show you the more flimsy version with larger holes. Might still work - but it’s different.

  • @tinylines
    @tinylines 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    love this!!!! looks amazing

  • @thaiskaren2446
    @thaiskaren2446 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I feel like the point most DIYers here on TH-cam seem to miss is that sometimes is not about being accessible money wise, like yeah, sometimes is pretty freakin expensive and its nice to have a more accessible price, but like they dont realize that there is more than North America, and shipping fees are not only expensive but most company don't even shipp abroad. I'm not saying that Alexandra is the case, but I wish DIYers would make more videos about products that aren't that expensive but foreigner can't buy locally ♡

  • @hnycreek
    @hnycreek 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the one you made better than the other one!