LIGHT TABLE DIY PROFESSIONAL

Whether your style is traditional or modern, bold or minimalistic – you'll find a nightstand that complements your bedroom set at IKEA. Practicalities aside, you’ll also want to choose nightstands that suit your interior taste. If dust is your enemy – keep things clean in nightstands with drawers. A nightstand with discreet storage is great for when you want to avoid cluttering the surface, or perhaps when you want to hide away that guilty-pleasure bestseller! Items you store away in the drawers also won’t gather dust in the same way they would on top of a nightstand. Nightstands with small cabinets or drawers allow for more storage than the traditional bedside table. If you want enough space for bedside lamps, candles, plants or other decorative items – then you should be looking at bigger nightstands with larger surface areas and maybe even storage space beneath. Small bedside tables are perfect if you simply need somewhere to place your phone while it's charging overnight.

Whether it’s a glass of water, a book, or your alarm clock keep it conveniently close with a bedside table. Once everything is in place, glue the pieces of wood together using a strong wood glue.Nightstands put everything you need within arm’s reach when you’re lying in bed. (the extra loose wiring seen in the picture can be taped or stapled to the wood)

Once the LED lights are attached, test them to make sure everything is working properly. (you will need to drill a hole in the plywood backing for the LED power cord) The 4 LED light strips are attached to the plywood backing using the included 3M tape. The plexiglass sheet was fitted into place to make sure the sizing was right and everything aligned. (the wood back was a thin sheet of plywood cut to size) (you can notch the wood using a table saw set to the correct depth)Īfter the notching was complete the wooden frame was fitted together to make sure everything lined up. The wood was cut to size and then a groove was created for the plexiglass to fit into.īoth the top and bottom of each of the 4 pieces of wood need to be notched. (size will depend on how large you plan on making your own LED light table) You will need a sheet of frosted plexiglass that will be the top of your table. (on/off switch, power adapter, wiring, 3m stick tape) The actual size of your light table will be the exact sizing you choose, the below is just an example of how it is done.įirst find the brightest LED light strips possible and make sure its a kit that contains everything needed.

LIGHT TABLE DIY PROFESSIONAL

Using just a small amount of wood, a 3 or 4 strip LED light kit, and a sheet of frosted plexiglass, you can have a professional looking light table for around $50 dollars. A frosted sheet of plastic is then placed on top and when the lights inside are turned on, the top piece of frosted plastic lights up.Īn LED light table can be used for drawing, tracing, displaying artwork, DIY crafts, and something that is very unique that can be a conversation starter.

Inside the frame bright LED strip lights are attached to the wood. This LED light table is made from a simple wooden frame. If you want to build a fun and easy woodworking project, this one is for you.

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