Natural lightbox

I have a odd window behind my bed headboard that i never open. Its used for the aircon serviceman as he need it to access to the aircon ledge outside the window.

Ive temporarily coverd the window with a felt fabric panel that i DIYed. Cut out a simple pattern in the panel so that i can let light in.. more photos in my blog

but i'm still not completely satisfied with this look. Intend to get something more permanent. D

o you think blinds/curtains would suit? it has to be something that blend it with the wallpaper, my headboard as well as the purple wall! arrrrgh..

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August 12, 2007

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hypoxicboy

October 27, 2007

I know this post is a bit old... but you could do a REAL lightbox. You can find a picture or even scan that wallpaper and have it printed on duratran. It's a seethrough plastic material that is used to print backlit posters. :) I make huge light boxes are part of my art. You need to find a poster/digital photo processing place. That shouldn't be hard if you live in an urban area. It's a bit costly though; a 3' x 4' cost me 300$. Oh and you also need white plexi-glass to mount it to :)

Affinity

September 11, 2007

Hi architect! the tiny raised platform on the right is to cover the existing ugly air-conditioning pipe. i dont like the platform too but i'm trying to decorate within the constraints on the existing layout to save $$$$.. :)

houseplanarchitect

September 02, 2007

What is the use of that platforn to the right of the bed? why does the headboard meander to the platform? I would do away with bot the platform and the headboard , put in a new headboard that fit only the bed, and use the corner for something else, how about some of the curtain ideas mentionedm - like the lace, and hten put a side table in with some decoartive piece there.

Just my ramble, :) I do custom house plans and home plan drafting.

Affinity

August 13, 2007

Hi Caya, thanks! :) cant really see from here but i've glued lace behind the cut out so that the felt retains its shape. Still not satisfied with it tho.. Hi Chrisjob, the wallpaper is totally opaque.. unless i do a cut out like the felt. hmm.. but i didnt think of the wallpaper before... its an idea i could explore!

Chrisjob

August 13, 2007

Could you affix some of the same wallpaper to a plexiglass box? How much light do you think it'd let in?

Caya123

August 12, 2007

I never would have thought of that felt cut-out panel. How pretty & unique!