Customize your kitchen or dining area with these gorgeous DIY pendant lights made using recycled cardboard pieces.
Presented by Ashley of the Sugar & Cloth home decor and baking blog, this project is definitely for the person who enjoys the process of hands-on decorating while creating as little harmful waste as possible. The materials include very simple items including pieces of cardboard, a light bulb and some spray paint if you want to add some color into the mix.
Because they are so light and airy, these recycled cardboard pendant lights can be clustered together for an easy way to impress guests. Not only are these lanterns fairly easy to make, they are also easy on your wallet and the environment.
Why This Trend Is Growing
- Eco-friendly DIY Lighting
- Creating lighting solutions using recycled materials can lead to innovative, sustainable and cost-effective lighting alternatives for homes and businesses.
- Upcycling Decor
- Encouraging customers to create unique and environmentally sustainable decor from repurposed materials offers a significant opportunity to grow a profitable and innovative industry.
- Hand-made Home Decor
- Hand-made home decor is gaining popularity among consumers looking for unique, one-of-a-kind items and provides an opportunity for artisanal businesses to capitalize on the trend.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Home Improvement
- The home improvement industry can benefit from offering sustainable and cost-effective DIY lighting products in response to growing consumer interest in eco-friendly home decor.
- Eco-friendly Manufacturing
- Manufacturers committed to using recycled materials can take advantage of the growing demand for environmentally sustainable home decor to create innovative and eco-friendly products.
- Artisanal Home Decor
- Artisanal businesses and retailers focused on offering hand-made, sustainable decor can capture the growing consumer interest in unique, eco-friendly home decor.
