Electrical cords can be so unattractive and boring. Learn how to dress up pendant light cords with macrame.

Safety Note: The macrame does not interfere with the electrical components of the light whatsoever, as always do not exceed the recommended wattage when you make your bulb choice and be sure that your cord isn't touching the light itself when you hang it.

Step 1: Prepare Cord

Measure and cut a length of macrame cord approximately 160' long, this is for wrapping the full length of a 15' cord. If you plan to wrap less, reduce your cord length accordingly; figure at least 10' of macrame cord per foot of lamp cord. 

Step 2: Mark Center

Mark the center of the macrame cord by tying a small slip knot or attaching a small piece of tape. 

Step 3: Bundle Ends

Step 4: Tie a Half Knot

Step 5: Continue Knotting

Step 6: Wrap Switch

When you reach the switch, tie a simple overhand knot on the side of the lamp cord that faces the back of the switch, pull the strands down against the back of the switch and tie another overhand knot to secure. Flip the lamp cord back over and continue half knotting.

Step 7: Finish 

Step 8: Hang

Using anchors, install two hooks in your ceiling. If you are using small hooks, hang larger S-hooks from those. Hang your newly decorated lamp from the large hooks, looping around the hook if you find that the cord doesn't feel totally secure.