Materials: 2x Torka bundles, 1x Dioder LED strip set, 2x 50x50x4.5cm - Ribba Frames, Two sided tape, White paint or gesso, An electric drill with ½ inch drill bit
Description: Our apartment needed two things 1.) we needed more light and 2.) we had a large amount of wall space we needed to fill. After going through the Ikea marketplace I came up with a solution to solve both our problems with one project and in looks unique and cool in the process.
To begin, remove the glass, the matte, and the back panel and tape together both the inside frame and the outer frame together to keep them secure. Next, drill thirteen holes evenly spaced and centered on one side of the frame being sure to go through both the outer frame and the inside frame. On the opposite side from where you drilled the holes place two strips of two sided tape and secure two of the four dioder bars connected together with the small short wire links that come with the set. Next Paint or gesso the brown back panel white and let it dry before you reassemble the frame with the glass, the matte, the inner frame.
After you have put the frame back together start placing the Torka through the holes on the top side of the frame. [Note.) before you do this the Torka sticks can be quite long and may need to be cut to size depending on how and where you want to place them in your living space.]
After you are satisfied with your torka design and placement. Now repeat the same steps with the second frame and then plug them in and your are set!
~ Michael Ferster, Calgary, Alberta
Ohhh!!! Very nice!!! A different solution for the wall. Too original!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I love easy with big impact and this fits the bill perfectly. Thanks for the instructions too.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that!
ReplyDeleteI love it! The art is so creative, unique, and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery cool and modern look!
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with all the comments above!! Such a great(& Original!) idea, this has to be one of my favourite hacks to date!I Especially love the soft glow of the led lights :)
ReplyDeleteWow! I wasn't expecting a response like this! Thanks for all the kind words and enthusiasm.
ReplyDeletewhat a fantastic idea! Love it - and perhaps will copy it ;)
ReplyDeleteBest hack I've seen on here. Original and artistic...a lot of the hacks are a decent looking way to fill a pressing need...but yours is a stunning work of art.
ReplyDeleteI SERIOUSLY LOVE THIS IDEA!!! Thank you and a HACK well done!
ReplyDeleteWhere did the inspiration come from? Really great idea! Energetic.
ReplyDeleteLove this hack!
ReplyDeletethis is probably the most beautiful hack I've ever seen - AND useful. We rent a basement apartment, and we're always looking for ways to make it look bright for tenants.
ReplyDeletewww.dealextreme.com sells light components too, and ships free worldwide (i use them a lot)! sweet.
all i can say is ...WWOOWW..u are an excellent hacker...
ReplyDeleteThis looks realy awsome! Is there some option to operate the lights on batteries to only have it glow and not use as a real light source? Probably LED as well but most i was able to find where not batterie powered or only had few hours of batterie life...
ReplyDeleteVery stylish
ReplyDeleteAmazing! Thank for sharing this wonderful idea
ReplyDeletelove it and seem so simple to do
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! What a great idea.
ReplyDeleteVery nice I love this idea!!! Is there anyway to do this so that you don't have to run wires down the wall or have to drill into the wall to wire it?
ReplyDeleteSimply stunning. I have the perfect spot for something like this. I think I know what I'll be doing this weekend. Awesome work!
ReplyDeleteThis is very clever. I mentioned it on my blog today.
ReplyDeleteGood Job! I like it.
ReplyDeleteHave built this today, looks pretty cool. Thanks for the inspiration :-)
ReplyDeletevery Creative ! really like the Idea
ReplyDeleteI just loved this Idea and built me a pair as well. I put them i our stairway. You can check out the result here: http://www.snille.net/index.php?displayalbumpage=pix/gallery/2011-01-13%20-%20IKEA-Hack%20-%20Tavla
ReplyDeleteThank you Michael for this great idea!
I'm actually trying to do this right now. But I don´t understand... The backpanel, how do i get it to stuck? Do I misunderstand something? Cause the backpanel isn't stuck next to the glass and the white paper, is it? The "torka" are between the glass and the backpanel, right? Hmm... Maybe I'm tired... :)
ReplyDeletei absolutely LOVE this!
ReplyDeleteSo creative. I love it so much but don't know how to copy it :((
ReplyDeleteVery cool idea!
ReplyDeletejust did this hack last night. I used the Dioder color changing light strips to add a little extra. They also have the option to cycle thru all the colors which is always a plus. I love the way they came out. In my living room with all the lights off, the LEDS are so bright they project onto the ceiling to add a little something more. If I can figure out how to post pictures on this website I will do it soon.
ReplyDeleteThis looks awesome! I tried this hack, but gave it A LOT more color.
ReplyDeleteCheck out my version: http://bcmatthews.blogspot.com/2012/03/my-ikea-hack-lighted-wall-art.html
Very good. We will try it in our new flat ;-)
ReplyDeletewooow.... I was very imaginative to make my room more beautiful
ReplyDeleteLove love love this. I'm so making these
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