Ikea Lamp? Non-Ikea Shade? Fixed in $3!

Got an Ikea lamp and you want to have a non-Ikea shade? Fix that problem for less than $3!

I searched everywhere for a fast, easy solution, a little gizmo or adapter or something, all to no avail. After giving it some thought I realized the way to fix the problem.

Yes, it's the socket that's the problem. It's too large to hold regular lampshades. You guessed it: change the socket.

It was not budging, it was not unscrewing, it did not want to move. I accidentally broke the socket trying to get it off. That's when I realized that was the only way this one was coming off. Hopefully your experience will be different!

Attach the new base, pulling the wires through beforehand. Next up, wire the socket. Super easy.

You now have a new socket that will hold any lampshade! Well, sans an Ikea one. The lampshade world is your oyster now.

you are good to go!

Your old lamp is brought to life with a brand new shade! Come read the whole story over on my blog: http://humboldtartdept.blogspot.com/2014/11/ikea-lamp-non-ikea-shade-problem-solved.html