These DIY Life IKEA Lamp Hacks are Fun to Make and to Look At
David Halpert — April 12, 2011 — Art & Design
References: diylife & ca.lifehacker
This DIY Life IKEA modification will help you turn an ordinary lamp purchased from IKEA into an attractive lighting centerpiece by pasting old film negatives on its outermost face.
The Grönö lamp can be purchased for less than $10 from virtually any IKEA, but that doesn't mean it isn't ripe for redesign. Using scissors, Mod Podge, a foam brush and some old transparencies, popular DIY website DIY Life gives viewers detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to create their own custom-style lamps. Although the process is pretty self-explanatory (cut sizable film strips, apply Mod Podge to lamp, past film strips to exterior, re-apply Mod Podge), that doesn't make the DIY Life IKEA modification lamp any less cool.
The DIY Life IKEA lamp is the perfect way to encapsulate all of those old family memories; but it's probably a good idea to make duplicate negatives before you decide to cut them up.
The Grönö lamp can be purchased for less than $10 from virtually any IKEA, but that doesn't mean it isn't ripe for redesign. Using scissors, Mod Podge, a foam brush and some old transparencies, popular DIY website DIY Life gives viewers detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to create their own custom-style lamps. Although the process is pretty self-explanatory (cut sizable film strips, apply Mod Podge to lamp, past film strips to exterior, re-apply Mod Podge), that doesn't make the DIY Life IKEA modification lamp any less cool.
The DIY Life IKEA lamp is the perfect way to encapsulate all of those old family memories; but it's probably a good idea to make duplicate negatives before you decide to cut them up.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Lamp Modifications - Opportunity for DIY enthusiasts to customize and personalize their lamps using everyday objects like film negatives.
2. Upcycled Home Decor - Growing trend of repurposing old materials to create unique and sustainable home decor pieces, like the DIY Life IKEA Lamp.
3. Nostalgia-inspired Design - Rise in popularity of design elements that evoke nostalgia and bring back memories, as seen in the use of old film negatives on the lamp.
Industry Implications
1. Home Decor - Opportunity for home decor retailers and manufacturers to cater to the demand for customizable and upcycled products.
2. DIY and Crafts - Opportunity for DIY websites and influencers to provide step-by-step instructions and inspiration for lamp modifications and other creative projects.
3. Photography and Film - Opportunity for photography and film-related businesses to repurpose old negatives and film strips in unique ways, like incorporating them into home decor.
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