# DIY Fantasy Furniture 'Make Your Own Iron Throne' is Fit for Diehard 'Game of Thrones' Fans By Meghan Young | Published 2013-11-19 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/make-your-own-iron-throne References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2013/11/16/Sit-In-Your-Own-Iron-Throne/) & [instructables](http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Iron-Throne/?ALLSTEPS) Winter is coming, and so is season four of the much-anticipated [HBO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/game-of-thrones-x-pandora) hit, '[Game of Thrones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/15-pro-game-of-thrones).' A diehard fan can't welcome its return in the usual fashion, and that's where the Make Your Own Iron Throne comes into play. It offers the perfect perch from which to watch all the medieval drama that will unfold in early 2014. Created by Instructables user flaming_pele!, a web developer by day and gamer by night, the Make Your Own Iron Throne is a fun do-it-yourself project that will certify anyone's geek level. It is essentially made out of a [plastic Adirondack chair](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gaming-desk-and-chair), wooden yardsticks and grey spray paint. He also designed a base to properly give it a position of power. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 60% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **DIY Furniture:** Opportunity for businesses to provide DIY furniture kits and accessories for customers to customize and assemble their own unique pieces. - **Geek Culture:** Businesses can tap into the growing market of geek culture by offering products and experiences that cater to fans of popular TV shows, movies, and games. - **Upcycling:** Opportunity for businesses to promote sustainability and creativity by encouraging customers to repurpose and transform everyday items into functional and stylish furniture. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Furniture:** Furniture companies can create DIY furniture lines or partner with DIY influencers to provide unique and customizable options for customers. - **Entertainment:** Entertainment companies can collaborate with DIY influencers to create official DIY merchandise and experiences that appeal to fans of popular TV shows, movies, and games. - **Sustainability:** Sustainable and upcycling businesses can promote their products and services as a way to reduce waste and create functional furniture with a unique twist. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fantasy-Inspired Soap Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dr-squatch-1.md) - [Suspenseful Statement Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edgeofyr.md) - [Intergalactic Gamer Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starfield-x-tempur-dream-chair.md) - [Exquisite AI-Designed Thrones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throne-design.md) - [Game-Inspired Gaming Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/final-fantasy-vii-rebirth1.md) - [Fantasy Series-Inspired Pizzas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dragon-flame-pizza.md) - [Fantasy-Inspired Hiking Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/merrell-house-of-dragon.md) - [Show-Inspired Coloring Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-the-dragon-1.md) - [Ceramic Chess Seating Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chair-chess.md)