If you have an armchair explorer in your house (you know the type, they have a whole drawer in a cabinet stuffed with maps and atlases), then I have a perfect project for that special wanderer. Chez Larsson came up with this easy and fun lampshade project that will add some topography to your living room, without putting a dent in your pocketbook.
What You'll Need
- White lampshade
- Map
- Cutting surface, such as cutting board
- Spray adhesive
- Scissors or Exacto knife
To find out how to make it, read more.
Here's how to do it, from Chez Larsson:
- Measure between the edges of the lampshade and cut a long strip that covers the shade and then some.
- Spray permanent spray adhesive onto the back of the map in a well-ventilated area and affix to the outside of the shade, smoothing out any air bubbles with your hands.
- Let dry, and enjoy!

Rick Cardona
Oliver Bonas
Hanky Panky
This would make a perfect Christmas gift for my husband!
1LOVE THAT! Fantastic idea!
2My husband is a geographer and this would be so cool for him
3Wow.. I think I'll try this with wrapping paper that I love! Such a fantastic idea!
Do you think it would work on the interior of the lamp shade, so you get a cascade of color and light?
4Ohhhh urban chic, that is also a fantastic idea. I bought houndstooth wrapping paper for a project that didn't go so well, but it would be GREAT since I wanted a houndstooth lamp anyway.
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