How to Turn a Curtain Rod into a Lamp

Choose a hollow rod at least 48 inches long and of a consistent diameter throughout to cut and install between the decorative ledges.

Cut List
1x6 stand-alone ledges: five @ 5½ inches

1x6 bottom-most ledge: one @ 7 inches

1x6 top ledge of the C-shaped assembly: one @ 7½ inches

1x6 vertical connector of the C-shaped assembly: one @ 7½ inches

1x6 bottom ledge of the C-shaped assembly: one @ 5½ inches

curtain-rod spacers: two @ 3 inches

curtain-rod spacers: five @ 8 inches

½-inch plywood base: one @ 9 by 12 inches

1x3 feet: four @ 3 inches

Note: All materials available at Lowe's.

Download the cut list to build a lamp.