DIY light boxes
Simple photography light boxes, made by a Kenyan photographer, from little more than cardboard boxes, aluminum foil, and bulb holders. Building the Sun… [via]
Furniture & Lighting
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for making furniture and home decor for every room in the house, including the garage.
Bunk Bed Night Stand
Steve and his daughter Zoe came up with this clever night stand for kids who sleep on the top bunk, which they call the “flying night stand.” I wish I had one of these as a kid and during my lofted bed dorm years in college! They whipped up a nice step-by-step for the project, […]
Fractal table
This table is made through rapid prototyping (3D printing) of branches that become increasingly more dense at the top to form a planar surface. It was developed by Platform Wertel Oberfell and Matthias Bär. Via Core 77. Related: Rapid prototyped brain lamp Avatar… in real life (3D printing)
It’s time to “overclock” your furniture
Although this is a pretty old hack, we still like it because of its simplicity. This maker decided to put IKEA furniture to good use and build a PC mod out of a glass-top coffee table. Also check out the chair with a console embedded inside at the link below. make your own ikea video […]
Portable Cardboard Table
This is a neat idea, especially if it could be made out of recycled cardboard. I only wish it came with a seat, or two! This lightweight, portable cardboard table aims to assist on-the-go creative types like designers and students, who are often limited to work on low desks or floors. Made by Sruli Recht […]
Build your own studio apartment
The furniture giant from Sweden is going viral with this giant box seen on Brooklyn streets promoting a new store in the NYC Borough. Build your own studio apartment with all the wooden pegs and tiny steel Allen wrenches you can shake a Lingonberry soda at! [via]
HOW TO – planter from reclaimed pallets
In this instructable, user fake_faux shows us all how to transform two wooden pallets into this deceptively simple planter which is also a frog shelter. If you’ve got a dad who likes to take on projects, these plans and a couple of pallets could make a great father’s day gift.
