# DIY Film Furniture These DIY Life IKEA Lamp Hacks are Fun to Make and to Look At By David Halpert | Published 2011-04-12 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lamps-diy-ikea-photo-light-negatives-gronto References: [ca.lifehacker](http://ca.lifehacker.com/5790240/turn-photo-negatives-into-artsy-personalized-lamps) & [diylife](http://www.diylife.com/2011/04/05/photo-negative/) This DIY Life [IKEA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allen-key-lamp) modification will help you turn an ordinary lamp purchased from IKEA into an attractive lighting centerpiece by pasting [old film negatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection) on its outermost face. The Grönö lamp can be purchased for less than $10 from virtually any IKEA, but that doesn't mean it isn't ripe for redesign. Using scissors, Mod Podge, a foam brush and some old transparencies, popular DIY website DIY Life gives viewers detailed, step-by-step instructions on how to create their own custom-style lamps. Although the process is pretty self-explanatory (cut sizable film strips, apply Mod Podge to lamp, past film strips to exterior, re-apply Mod Podge), that doesn't make the DIY Life IKEA modification lamp any less cool. The DIY Life [IKEA lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-solvinden-floor-lamp) is the perfect way to encapsulate all of those old family memories; but it's probably a good idea to make duplicate negatives before you decide to cut them up. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.0/10 - Popularity: 83% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [DIY](https://www.trendhunter.com/diy) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Lamp Modifications:** Opportunity for DIY enthusiasts to customize and personalize their lamps using everyday objects like film negatives. - **Upcycled Home Decor:** Growing trend of repurposing old materials to create unique and sustainable home decor pieces, like the DIY Life IKEA Lamp. - **Nostalgia-inspired Design:** Rise in popularity of design elements that evoke nostalgia and bring back memories, as seen in the use of old film negatives on the lamp. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor retailers and manufacturers to cater to the demand for customizable and upcycled products. - **DIY and Crafts:** Opportunity for DIY websites and influencers to provide step-by-step instructions and inspiration for lamp modifications and other creative projects. - **Photography and Film:** Opportunity for photography and film-related businesses to repurpose old negatives and film strips in unique ways, like incorporating them into home decor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Flatpack Lighting Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allen-key-lamp.md) - [Hacking-Friendly Decor Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikeahack-collection.md) - [Sculptural Connected Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-led-floor-lamp.md) - [Playful Brick-Born Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/analog-lamps-1.md) - [Accessible Accent Lanterns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decoration-light.md) - [Wall-Mounted Ambient Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-varmblixt-collection.md) - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md) - [Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmaid-table-lamp.md) - [Low-Cost Monitor-Mounted Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-lagergng.md)