Repurposed Chandelier Succulent Planter

An old chandelier might seem like an unlikely candidate for a garden project, but with a little imagination, it can become a beautiful home for succulents! This repurposed chandelier planter is a fun and unexpected way to add personality to your outdoor space. Whether you hang it or use it as a tabletop piece, this upcycled gem proves that even the most outdated decor can bloom with new life.

I’ve done a lot of succulent planters, and a lot of repurposed chandeliers, but this is my first succulent planter repurposed chandelier! It’s the second Wednesday of the month, so this project is my contribution to the Thrift Store Decor Team challenge. Be sure to check out all the other great ideas at the bottom of this post!

Repurposed Chandelier

Did you see the welcome porch post I made out of this black lamp post? Well, I considered marrying these two, but I decided to do the post and save the chandelier for another project.

Dismantle the Chandelier

To begin a repurposed chandelier, you need to gut it and remove all the wiring.

Remove Chandelier Light Sockets

First of all, you will need to remove the light sockets where the wires are connected.

Patience is essential when dismantling all chandelier wiring. You will get better results if you follow these steps:

1. Remove small screw
2. Pull the socket out of the chandelier
3. Snip wires with needle nose pliers
4. Remove socket

Use needle nose pliers to pull the wires through the arm of the chandelier. Continue until all of the wires are removed.

Remove Components of Chandelier

Have fun with this part! Work with all the parts, removing them and playing with the configuration of all the components. Designing the look of your new succulent planter, repurposed from a chandelier, allows you to be creative with the final outcome!

Clean Thrift Store Chandelier with TSP

You never know what your thrift store items have been through. A thorough cleaning with TSP or a similar degreaser is a must.

It’s very important to rinse off the TSP and the grease grime!

Spray Paint Succulent Planter Repurposed Chandelier

Because the brass chandelier is so shiny, it’s best to use a primer before painting.

Not Shown: Spray paint your repurposed chandelier succulent planter.

This repurposed chandelier is so versatile! If you put your components together in different ways, you get different looks. By flipping the bottom cup,  this succulent planter will rest on a table.

Repurposed Chandelier Succulent Planter

But attach the chain, the the bottom cup (upside down) and the finial on the bottom, the succulent planter can hang on a shepherd’s hook or in a tree.

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What’s the color? It’s Behr Spray Chalk Paint in Surf. It’s the same paint I used on the Repurposed Drawer Jewelry Organizer. Switching out the finial and other parts really makes a big difference in how this repurposed succulent planter chandelier is used.

Now, let’s check out the unique thrift store projects from my friends!

Tropical Tray
Topiary Trees in Vintage Candlesticks for Spring Decor
Stoneware Crock Makeover
Repurposed Chandelier Succulent Planter
Cheese Box Flower Display
Watering Can Spring Wreath
Gold Dipped Step Stool Makeover
Spring Decor Cloche

What will inspire you to think outside the box?

gail