Outdoor Solar Chandelier DIY, Upcycled Trash to Treasure Makeover

Give your garden a magical glow with this DIY solar chandelier makeover! Learn how to upcycle an old chandelier using Dollar Tree solar lights for a cottage-style outdoor upgrade. Post contains affiliate links.

Looking for a whimsical way to light up your garden without spending a fortune? Try this easy DIY solar chandelier! I turned an old dining room chandelier into a charming cottage garden light using Dollar Tree solar lights, and it’s still one of my favorite yard projects years later. Here is the old chandelier in the dining room in all it’s dated glory.

Recently, I gave it a refresh with a soft French blue spray paint, and it looks so pretty hanging under our climbing rose! This upcycled solar chandelier is perfect for patios, pergolas, or garden arbors, and it’s easier to make than you might think.

✨ Watch the video below for the process, and scroll down for the step-by-step!

Making a Solar Chandelier Supplies:

• old chandelier
• spray paint
• solar lights
• hot glue gun and hot glue
• cutting pliers
• plant swag hook

First, I removed the lights from the chandelier. I twisted the candle part until it popped loose from the base, then used cutting pliers to snip the wiring at the base of each light.

I also removed the top chain and wiring so I could hang the chandelier from the main ring.

Then, I bought five solar lights from dollar tree, and detached the bases.

I slid off the top faux coating around the light, so just the black solar parts is left. Using hot glue, I secured the solar lights into each old light location.

I discovered from making the mason jar solar lanterns that hot glue is actually very durable outside (just not water proof!). Hot glue should work well for this because I can change the solar lights out as needed without much trouble.

if you want something super durable, silicone adhesive would be a great choice!

There is a perfect spot in the backyard for a solar chandelier under the arbor. I have been trying to grow clematis up this massive arbor for a couple seasons, but it has yet to grow higher than three feet. The chandelier gets plenty of sun and adds some much needed interest until I get some more foliage growing up there!

Update: my climbing rose took off and this solar chandelier is still going strong!

I hung the outdoor solar chandelier with a white plant hanger hook, simply screwing it into the top of the arbor.

This solar chandelier is the perfect way to reuse what you already have while adding a cozy, cottage-style glow to your backyard. I’ve enjoyed this one for years, and it still looks beautiful tucked under our rose arbor. If you’re growing climbing vines or roses, this project adds interest while your plants fill in!

For more solar garden ideas, check out these Dollar Tree Solar Mason Jar Lanterns and this DIY Birdbath Solar Fountain! Both are easy, budget-friendly upgrades that add some fun to your outdoor space!

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