Take a regular plug-in cage light and a wood bracket to make a DIY hanging cage light.
Awhile back I purchased a pretty little cage light from Target. You know, when Target was still in Canada. Sigh. Anyway, when I first brought my little cage light home I set it on my secretary desk – and there it stayed for months.
I did eventually get an Edison-style light bulb to go with. But it still sat on the desk.
Finally the other day I figured out what I wanted to do with my little cage light!
You guys, it was so easy to hang and I even used power tools! Me! Okay just one – the drill – but still I did it all by myself!
Hanging Cage Light
Supplies
- Hanging light (the plug in kind)
- Wood bracket (like this one from Ikea)
- Drill
- Mounting screws and drywall plugs (if needed)
- Pencil
- Level
Instructions
1. Mark the bracket holes in the appropriate place on the wall using a pencil. Use a level to make sure the bracket is level and straight.
2. Drill holes where you marked them and insert plugs (if needed).
3. Screw the bracket to the wall securely.
3. Hold the light at the height you want and then wrap the cord around and through the bracket as shown below.
4. Plug in your light, switch it on and enjoy!
This project would work with just about any bracket and any plug-in light.
If you’re not fortunate enough to have a Target near you, here are a couple of cage light options:
Hooray for something small checked off my to-do list!
Click here to see the super easy way I drew the chalkboard wall squares – no measuring, level or ruler required!
What do you think of my easy hanging cage light? Rather industrial chic on the chalkboard wall, yes?
xo,
Shannon
Debbie Dyck says
July 1, 2015 at 7:10 amBeautiful!
Shauna says
July 1, 2015 at 10:09 amLooks great, Shannon! I always surprise myself with power tools too. Sometimes you just need to try, right? Happy Canada a Day!
Shannon says
July 2, 2015 at 11:33 amYup. So I’ve got the drill and sander down. Next up probably the jigsaw. 🙂
Shayne says
July 1, 2015 at 9:06 pmI love the look!
And also the “industrial” bookcase next to the
desk, was this purchased or is there a diy tutorial
???!!!!
As if I could even attemp…lol…maybe…?
Shannon says
July 2, 2015 at 11:31 amIt was a DIY. You can find it here: http://akadesign.ca/diy-project-restoration-hardware-inspired-shelves/
Cheryl @ The Creative Me and My McG says
July 1, 2015 at 9:34 pmI bought one of those too…before Target closed here (insert sad face) – I hung it over my kitchen sink – I LOVE the way you hung yours!
Shannon says
July 2, 2015 at 11:31 amI know. 🙁 I’m so glad I bought it.
PIa says
July 1, 2015 at 10:37 pmShannon
The light shade is funky and the vignette is to die for.
I love everything about this post.
<3
Pia
ps
I am SO totally going to pinch your idea of the wall design 😉
Shannon says
July 2, 2015 at 11:31 amI’m sharing the easy wall how-to tomorrow…no measuring or rulers!
Peggy says
July 1, 2015 at 11:47 pmNow that is very chic! I love these lights. I was just showing my husband one I would like to put on our porch/laundry room. I don’t know what there is about the industrial look but I am very drawn to it. It’s a little edgy. But this light looks so charming on your chalkboard!
Shannon says
July 2, 2015 at 11:30 amI think it’s the edginess I like too.
Helen says
July 2, 2015 at 9:35 amI do like that, what a smart and easy way to hang it!
Bobbi says
July 2, 2015 at 10:05 amThat is a brilliant idea, and it looks fantastic! Good job!
Shannon says
July 2, 2015 at 11:30 amThank you! 🙂 I’m admiring it every time I walk in the room. #sheepishgrin
Connie Webb says
July 8, 2015 at 10:44 amWhat design did you show regarding tge fireplace that you decorated with wood above the fireplace and then put a clock up above the fireplace.
Shannon says
July 9, 2015 at 11:04 amHmm. I’m not sure. It wasn’t one of our projects. Did you see it on Pinterest or Instagram maybe?
Julienne Reimer says
December 17, 2018 at 6:10 pmDo you happen to know which size bracket you used from IKEA? Love it!!
Shannon Acheson says
December 21, 2018 at 9:18 amHmm. Good question. I’m not sure?