"I had this old ceiling lamp that I don't remember the official Ikea name for and I think its been discontinued. And my bedside shelf didnt have any nice place for a lamp but i liked the dome shape of that ceiling lamp. Problem was if you looked at it from any other angle than it was supposed to be looked at - from below ....
It just wasn't as domey and cool, all of the innards were exposed. So I cut a large hole and put a small plank in one of the shelves to recess the lamp fitting. Replaced the cable with one that had a switch. Painted it matte black to match my Hopen bed. And job done.
There's also an air ioniser with a fan in the back of the shelf near the base wich is made from left over stuff. But that's another story."
Great idea! I'd suggest that you pick up the lowest watt energy saver bulb that'll fit from IKEA next time you're there though. For one that looks insanely bright for a light right next to your head (hence lowest watt) and a regular bulb gives off a tremendous amount of heat unlike energy saver bulbs. Reading for any length of time next to a bright hot bulb will likely give you a nasty headache!
ReplyDeleteAt least in Germany that lamp still is available.
ReplyDeleteIt's called "Lock" and it's insanely cheap: 1,99 EUR.
I had one in my last apartment (as a wall light) and left it for the next tenants.
http://www.ikea.com/de/de/search/?query=lock
I think that ceiling-to-bedside light is wonderful! I like a person who can make something new out of something old rather than run out and purchase something. Better for the enviornment too.
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I like the bedspread (brown flowers) can you tell me where you got it?
ReplyDeleteThe Lock light is still available in Connecticut.. I picked one up the other day.
ReplyDeleteI agree-the flower bedspread is EXACTLY what I've been looking for! Where did you find it?
ReplyDeletehttp://www.ecougg.com so thanks fort your shareand i will be back to read it and come back.
ReplyDeleteHi. Im glad u all like my little hack. The bulb looks much brighter in the pix than it actually is. In fact I wish it was tad bit brighter.
ReplyDeleteThe bedspread was a gift from my mom. No ideas of its whereabouts. Sorry.
Take care /Bo