# Hardcover Lamps This DIY Book Light Project is for the Reading Obsessed By Allison Love | Published 2010-07-12 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-book-light References: [coolthings](http://www.coolthings.com/diy-book-lamp/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Book-Lamp/) This DIY Book Light project is pretty neat, taking an old book and transforming it into a [beautiful light fixture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-table-light). The idea is to take an old (preferably thicker) book, cut out the pages on an angle and insert a lightbulb fixture. Voila! You have a book light fixture to call your own. The soft glow emitted from the book light is the perfect mood lighting for a bedroom, living room or workspace offering some classy lighting. The DIY book light fixture is the perfect way to [reuse old and moldy books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection) that you'll never read again. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Upcycled Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating unique lighting fixtures by repurposing old items, such as books, can offer a new market for eco-conscious consumers. - **DIY Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Empowering consumers to create personalized home decor items through DIY projects can tap into the growing interest in customization and individual expression. - **Mood Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing customizable lighting solutions that provide ambiance and mood enhancement for different settings, such as bedrooms, living rooms, and workspaces. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Sustainable Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating sustainable practices and materials in the design and production of home decor items, addressing the increasing demand for eco-friendly alternatives. - **Craft and Hobby:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Catering to the DIY enthusiasts by providing tools, materials, and inspiration for creative projects, tapping into the growing market of self-expression and personalization. - **Smart Lighting:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combining advanced lighting technology with customizable features to create smart lighting solutions that can be controlled remotely, offering convenience and energy efficiency to consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Convenient Book Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/android-book-light.md) - [Healthy Illumination Reading Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neck-reading-light.md) - [Gothic Wooden Desk Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gothic-table-lamp.md) - [Industrial Light-Equipped Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hidden-light-chair.md) - [Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personal-task-lamp.md) - [Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmaid-table-lamp.md) - [Light-Equipped Reading Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dasung.md) - [Sleek Contemporary Metal-Encased Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/library-lamp.md) - [Ambient Tabletop Gamer Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowio-game-light.md)