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Make It: DIY Accordion-Style Sconces!

by on Sep 12, 2011

If you’re looking to jazz up your bedside lighting situation, look no further!  This DIY accordion-style sconce is your ticket to illuminating late-night reading in style.  

The ever-industrious Daniel Kanter from the fabulous blog Manhattan Nest shares this super duper easy lighting project.  Using FRÄCK bathroom mirrors from IKEA, he created two stylish and charming wall sconces for less than $10 a pop!  Impressed?  So are we.

created at: 09/11/2011

All you need to make your own is the following:

  • IKEA FRÄCK mirror
  • Lamp Socket
  • Adapter Nut
  • Plug
  • Wire
  • Flathead Screwdriver
  • Wire Strippers

Daniel has kindly offered up a detailed, step-by-step tutorial (with lots of photos) so head on over to Manhattan Nest to see how it’s done!

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