Jesyka’s second project for the day is a very unusual way to use a birdcage, but once you see it, I think you’ll agree that more birdcages should be put to use in this way. I would never think to turn a birdcage into a ceiling light, but as Jesyka’s example proves, there are many great benefits to the design, including the ability to easily switch out the bulbs. It’s such a neat idea, and the best part is that almost every piece was left over from Jesyka’s wedding, so the entire project cost only $5! Great job, Jesyka! — Kate
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Time: 45 minutes
Cost: $5 (for hardware, birdcage was on hand)
Basic Steps: We attached hinges to connect the top and bottom part of the birdcage in order for us to attach the birdcage to the ceiling using L-hooks. This also allows us to change a light bulb if need be! We used floral wire, nylon string and jewelry eyehooks to make the birds “float” in the cage.
When I was first thinking of this project, I was stuck for maybe a half hour on how exactly I was going to get it up onto the ceiling, and how I was going to attach the two pieces together but still have the light bulb accessible. My best advice is to keep thinking about a solution to your problem until you have one! If you really want to make something happen, you will find a way. :) — Jesyka
I really love this idea and it has so many possibilities! Thanks for sharing!
Where did you find that bird cage. So beautiful!
this is awesome! love it.
This is a super-cute idea for a kid’s bedroom, too!
this is amazing! i could see this in my freshly painted sunroom! pure genius!
So cool! I love that it’s flipped!
I like the chandelier very much. I would however omit the birds inside the cage. I cringe thinking about the little guys, although fake, roasting under the hot lightbulb. Perhaps I would have a couple perched on the outside for playfulness in a baby’s room? Overall lovely and creative reuse! I might try this someday with leftover lanterns I have from my wedding.
Jesyka’s projects make me smile! Great job!
Absolutely brilliant idea! Love.
Wow! This is such a fun idea! Love how you included the colorful birds inside.
So friggin cool!
This idea is brilliant! Does anyone have ideas how to do this without drilling holes in the ceiling? I love the concept but we will be renting for a long time still and holes aren’t allowed.
What a great idea! I love this!
Such a great idea, perfect for a kids room! Great job!
Very unique! I have posted a chandelier (of a different kind) makeover in progress today at http://www.lminteriorsllc.blogspot.com. Thx for sharing!
There’s only one word for this: GENIUS!
Genius! I absolutely love this idea!
I love birdcages :D they look so cute, and for the shabby chic go perfect !! this idea its unique :O
That’s brilliant! I use mine to bring white iced cupcakes to the table at dinner parties in the garden, but once that’s got boring I know what to do with it!
This is absolutely breathtaking! I love birdcages and unusual light fixtures! I love the innovation this involved! Great job!
I can’t say that I love this. It’s quite bulky and the light is definitely much too bright in there!
Just sweet!
I looooove this and I actually recreated it for my home office. However I used a birdcage that top doesn’t hinge open. So now if I want to change a light bulb or anything I have to squeeze my hand through this little tiny door…. so if your going to try this at home get a hinged top cage!
This is the awesomesauce. Totally tweeting it to my badass followers.
that is with out a doubt, one of the clevest redos I’ve seen in a long time! Waste not…want not! love it and only wish I had some plave to have it here.
While I love the idea, I’m a little curious as to how you would make that work for a room.
this seriously gives me vertigo.
Genius. That’s all I’m saying ;)
Wow!
this is amazing!
Really really want to do this with our wedding birdcage. Over our dining room table. Love it!
Resoration hardware must love your idea as well. They came out with a whole line of birdcage chandeliers! Great job!
This is amazing! What a cool idea!
i love fresh ideas and this one is truly unique!!!!!!!!!! have been dabbling in homedecor for a many years and appreciate the adventurous ideas of today’s offerings!!!!!!!!!!
fantabulous, fresh,and alive!!!!!!!!
Love this idea, I have that birdcage and was going to get rid of it till I seen this, great idea.!!! Love this site as it has so many ideas.!!
Genius!!!
What kind of light fixture did you use? Love the edea.
I feel like doing this at this very moment! I’m so excited! It’s going to be gorgeous!
The birds are live?
Love this idea! I have a birdcage that I wanted to repurpose for a light fixture, and couldn’t figure out how to get the most light with a small wattage bulb. How ingenious to flip the cage!!!! awesome!
Love this, very unique.