Furniture & Lighting

The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for making furniture and home decor for every room in the house, including the garage.

How to Make An Action Figure Desk Lamp

How to Make An Action Figure Desk Lamp

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Make a quick, easy, and cheap action figure desk lamp for a kid’s room

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Building the “Impossible Bench”

Building the “Impossible Bench”

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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Well-known woodworker Izzy Swan experiments with creating a transforming “impossible bench,” ending up with three pieces of furniture in one

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Download and Build This Sine Wave Inspired TV Console

Download and Build This Sine Wave Inspired TV Console

By Sophia Smith

Sophia Smith

Sophia is the managing editor of the Make: blog. When she’s not greasing editorial gears, she likes to run, ride, climb, and lift things, and make lo-tech goods like zines, desserts, and altered clothing. @sophiuhcamille

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Good design can be as straightforward as adding a simple detail to a simple construction, such as this TV console with cleverly shaped slats.

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Dad Builds Insanely-Detailed Magical Treehouse in Daughter’s Bedroom

Dad Builds Insanely-Detailed Magical Treehouse in Daughter’s Bedroom

By Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn

Gareth Branwyn is a freelance writer and the former Editorial Director of Maker Media. He is the author or editor of over a dozen books on technology, DIY, and geek culture. He is currently a contributor to Boing Boing, Wink Books, and Wink Fun. His free weekly-ish maker tips newsletter can be found at garstipsandtools.com.

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When your adorable daughter requests a magical treehouse in her bedroom, what’s a father to do but try and build one?

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Darbin Orvar: Construct a Beautiful, Dimmable LED Light Fixture

Darbin Orvar: Construct a Beautiful, Dimmable LED Light Fixture

Darbin Orvar

By Darbin Orvar

Darbin Orvar

Linn from the Darbin Orvar Youtube channel is originally from Sweden and has been making things all her life. She enjoys working in her shop on a variety of projects from electronics to woodworking, using hand tools and power tools.

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Watch Darbin Orvar create a modern-looking light fixture that uses high powered LEDs for a dimmable effect.

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Create Stunning Illuminated Art from Rasterbated Images

Create Stunning Illuminated Art from Rasterbated Images

By Lisa Martin

Lisa Martin

A typical day for Lisa includes: getting up to see the sunrise, bicycling, interning at Make:, reading and writing short stories, and listening to audiobooks and podcasts for hours while working on projects or chores.

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It doesn’t take advanced tools or expertise to make a beautifully unique piece of art using rasterbated images.

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