# Ombre-Shaded Chandeliers This Hey Gorgeous DIY Project Will Add Subtle Color to Your Abode By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-11-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hey-gorgeous-diy-project References: [pocketfulofdreams](http://www.pocketfulofdreams.co.uk/2011/12/12/bridal-inspiration-board-candy-floss-pretty-pink-and-blue-pastels/y-paint-swatch-chandelier.html) & [heygorg](http://www.heygorg.com/2011/09/diy-paint-swatch-chandelier.html) For those looking to redecorate their [apartment or student dwelling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onda-apartment) in DIY fashion, look no further than this Hey Gorgeous DIY Project. With a few dollars spent on a [lampshade frame](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/drape-light) and by picking up some free paint swatches at any home improvement store, DIY-ers will be well on their way to making this color-faded accessory part of their home decor. While it may be easier to pick up a mass-produced product at furniture stores or outlets, it is definitely more exciting to give do-it-yourself tasks a try. Remember to load up on a whole bunch of analogous colored paint swatches to get the full blown ombre effect. For the purposes of this Hey Gorgeous DIY Project, a delicate array of blush, pink and red hues were among the colors chosen. Turn Sundays into a day of crafting and try your hand at creating this [ombre paint swatch chandelier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-bulb). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 93% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Home Decor:** The trend of DIY home decor presents opportunities for businesses to provide unique and customizable DIY products or services. - **Color-faded Accessories:** The trend of color-faded accessories opens up opportunities for businesses to create and market products with ombre or gradient designs. - **Crafting as a Hobby:** The trend of crafting as a hobby creates opportunities for businesses to offer crafting supplies, workshops, or DIY project kits. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Improvement:** The home improvement industry can tap into the DIY home decor trend by providing DIY-friendly products and tools. - **Art and Crafts:** The art and crafts industry can explore the trend of color-faded accessories by offering supplies for creating ombre designs or hosting workshops on gradient techniques. - **E-commerce:** The e-commerce industry can cater to the crafting as a hobby trend by creating online platforms for selling DIY supplies and project kits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Candy-Colored Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wave-ii.md) - [Pencil Shaving-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpener-lampshades.md) - [Sculptural Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamar-grande-chandelier.md) - [Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pearl-chandelier.md) - [Soft Rope Lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hat-collection.md) - [Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chandelier.md) - [Chic Cyberpunk Sunset Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bauhaus-sunset-lamp.md) - [Petal-Inspired Glass Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bloom-wall-light.md) - [Dynamic Hand-Blown Glass Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polaris.md)