Furniture with a luminescent effect looks unusual and especially interesting. Anyone who wants to make the interior of an apartment original or add a “zest” to the equipment of their summer cottage, this option is suitable – a table with “backlight”. The product is created using epoxy resin and two types of durable paints. All work - from sanding to cladding - is quite accessible to a beginner in carpentry.
All work - from sanding to cladding - is quite accessible to a beginner in carpentry.
If contrast is desired, the supports are coated with paint that differs in color from the main palette.
When decorating a table, you can come up with your own design based on the quality and texture of the material.
Furniture with a luminescent effect looks unusual and especially interesting.
The benefits of making it yourself
Making a glowing table with your own hands does not require any special material or labor costs. Anyone who knows how to hold a tool in their hands can treat a wooden tabletop using a special resin.
When decorating a table, you can come up with your own design based on the quality and texture of the material.
Furniture with a luminescent effect looks unusual and especially interesting.
Making your own furniture for your garden or home is a great way to save your budget. You are unlikely to see such products on the open market; they are usually made to order and are quite expensive, as they are handmade. Thick boards or a finished wooden table with an interesting texture are suitable for production. Applying epoxy resin takes half an hour. After some time, if all processing steps are followed correctly, you will receive a table with a mesmerizing glowing effect.
Making your own furniture for your garden or home is a great way to save your budget.
Features and advantages of furniture with a built-in computer
The placement of the monitor and keyboard on the table surface, and the system unit on the open bottom shelf is familiar, but not entirely practical. That is why designers have developed different furniture options that include a built-in PC. All important mechanisms are located inside the structure. Many models are equipped with a glass tabletop through which the contents can be seen. Such products have many advantages:
- The modernized table looks aesthetically pleasing and is a unique decoration of the room.
- By placing the main parts under the tabletop, space on the floor is freed up. This creates convenience when working.
- The degree of dust and contamination of the built-in computer mechanisms is reduced, which means the service life of the equipment is extended.
- The monitor is located at a certain level, which is selected individually according to the height of the owner of the table.
- If there is backlighting, the workplace has an additional light source. This reduces the load on the visual organs.
- You can mount additional equipment that is necessary for work on the table with the system unit.
The design of a carpentry table, tips for making it yourself
The height of the piece of furniture and the installation level of the monitor are selected individually for a particular person. Therefore, if other people use this workspace, they may experience inconvenience. The way out of this situation is to use a chair with adjustable height.
Functional designs are additionally equipped with shelves and containers for storing disks, books, and folders.
Deciding on design and construction
The luminous table can be made stationary or folding. When processing, the stage of furniture construction does not matter. To create a luminous effect, use only the tabletop, although you can make furniture entirely with a luminescent surface. Designers agree that it is better to process individual panels - this way the product looks more interesting.
The luminous table can be made stationary or folding.
Making a glowing table with your own hands does not require any special material or labor costs.
Depending on the texture, you can apply some of the resin to the cracks, or cover the entire tabletop, including the edges, with a luminescent compound (with a light blue or other tint). It is necessary to choose a “variegated” option or a relatively evenly glowing one based on your taste and needs.
Designers agree that it is better to process individual panels - this way the product looks more interesting.
Backlight of the monitor
Another way to illuminate your desk space is with lighting behind the monitor. Many people have known about it for several years now, thanks to the LEDs built into some TV models.
The essence of this backlight is to dynamically change the background following the screen. You can set static colors and customize various effects. If your monitor model does not have a backlight, you can implement it in the following ways: assemble it yourself or install a ready-made solution.
To assemble it yourself, you will need an LED strip of the required length, a power supply and a microcomputer, as well as various consumables - heat-shrink tubes, corners, etc. For an untrained user who is familiar with technology, this can be a difficult task.
If you still decide to devote a couple of evenings to this activity, then there are many different options for implementing backlighting on the Internet. It is important to select the correct power supply voltage according to the number of LEDs. The main advantage of this method is its cost-effectiveness. The individual components are quite inexpensive.
Let's move on to ready-made solutions. They are noticeably more expensive, but they allow us to customize the screen background in just a couple of steps. Let's look at this using the example of one of the most popular branded devices - NZXT HUE 2 Ambient V2.
The kit includes eight LED strips, a power supply and an external adapter. After unpacking, all we have to do is stick the tapes, connect the adapter and plug it into the outlet. Thanks to the adapter, there are no hanging wires in the back and the system looks neater.
Don't forget about all kinds of backlit devices. In addition to the already familiar internal components of a PC, you can also highlight the peripherals - keyboard, mouse, headphones and even a mouse pad, creating a truly bright and individual place in your home.
You can read about how to choose the right backlit peripherals in the article, where this topic is covered in more detail.
You can also mention the simplest and even banal, but also the most economical option - to use New Year's garlands familiar from childhood. During the cold season, they not only create an appropriate lighting design, but also give a good mood.
The original appearance has always been a plus of any home, since decorating a house means improving the quality of life. Furniture manufacturers use various ideas to attract attention to their products.
Home craftsmen successfully use them when making items on their own. For example, a hand-made table with an infinity effect will be an excellent decoration for any interior.
Making such furniture is not easy, but it is possible. This requires minimal carpentry skills and knowledge of LED wiring diagrams and principles.
Necessary materials
To make a glowing table you will need the following materials:
- boards - 2 pieces (40-50 cm wide, 1-1.2 m long);
- epoxy resin;
- sticky paper;
- luminescent and transparent polyurethane paint;
- sandpaper.
It is necessary to choose a “variegated” option or a relatively evenly glowing one based on your taste and needs.
Anyone who knows how to hold a tool in their hands can treat a wooden tabletop using a special resin.
The tree is selected with noticeable cracks of irregular shape. A board with visible areas where branches have been cut and an uneven texture is welcome. Good for cypress or oak. If the tree is not dry enough, expose it to the sun for a while.
The tree is selected with noticeable cracks of irregular shape.
You need to take enough epoxy resin to fill the cracks several times.
You need to take enough epoxy resin to fill the cracks several times.
Making your own furniture for your garden or home is a great way to save your budget.
Lamp assembly
Before proceeding with the installation of LEDs, it is better to sand the channel with fine-grained sandpaper. This will improve heat transfer and durability of the lighting elements. In this case, contrary to popular belief, thermal paste must be applied to the contact point between the LED and the profile in as thin a layer as possible.
You need to connect a power wire to each LED and solder it using a soldering iron. After this, all conclusions must be isolated. Contact of the supply wire with the channel may result in electric shock or short circuit!
Attach the LEDs to the profile using metal screws in pre-selected places and lubricated with a thin layer of thermal paste. Additionally, you can attach the power wire to the channel and install a light diffuser.
At this point, the assembly of the LED lamp with your own hands can be considered complete. All that remains is to fix it in a place convenient for you and enjoy the bright light for many years.
Result. 3 lamps of 30 W each work in parallel. The contrast is obvious.
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Required Tools
To finish the furniture you will need:
- Sander;
- jigsaw
The table is sanded both before and after the surface is coated with epoxy resin.
The table is sanded both before and after the surface is coated with epoxy resin.
Before treating the surface, the tabletop should be assembled from two prepared boards.
After some time, if all processing steps are followed correctly, you will receive a table with a mesmerizing glowing effect.
LED strips
When making the table, an LED strip is used, which creates the effect of infinity. The most convenient are self-adhesive tapes.
Operating principle
The LED strip consists of two diodes - a single-chip one, which has one color spectrum, and a three-chip one, consisting of three color spectrums (green, blue, red).
The emanations of the crystals are mixed, forming a wide range of colors.
Specifications
- The type of LED is the main difference between all LED strips. The most common LEDs are SMD 3028 and SMD 5050. The abbreviation stands for “surface-mounted device”, and the numbers indicate the dimensions of the LED lamps: 3.0 x 2.8 mm and 5.0 x 5.0 mm.
- Density. The more LEDs there are per linear meter, the brighter the glow from the tape.
- The color of the LEDs can be any. The most popular colors are white, yellow, cold and warm tones.
- Moisture protection. IP 20 - open, IP 65 - moisture resistant, IP 68 - the highest degree of moisture protection.
Advantages
- High light output;
- High strength and vibration resistance of the tapes;
- Long service life (about 100 thousand hours);
- Various tones and shades of lamp glow;
- The inertia of the tapes is low, which allows you to use the highest brightness from the very moment you turn it on;
- The number of cycles does not affect the service life of LED strips;
- Environmental friendliness;
- Safety;
- Budget cost;
- Not susceptible to breakdowns due to low temperatures.
Note! High temperatures are strictly contraindicated for LED strips.
How to illuminate a computer desk using an LED strip, watch the video:
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Manufacturing process: step-by-step instructions
- Before treating the surface, the tabletop should be assembled from two prepared boards. Having connected them, sand the base.
- Pour the prepared mixture of epoxy resin and fluorescent paint onto the table. The composition should fill all the cracks, so repeat the procedure 8-10 times. After this, cover the surface with adhesive paper and leave to dry until the next day.
- After removing the paper, sand the finished surface. After cleaning, coat the base with polyurethane paint.
- Run the sander again over the still damp surface. Remove any remaining resin. If necessary, the edges can be cleaned and the corners rounded with a jigsaw.
A table with a luminous surface can be decorated to your liking
Model features
A table with lighting (if it is turned off) is very similar to a regular coffee table. But as soon as the system turns on, the tabletop begins to sparkle and shimmer. At the same time, it seems that the lights go far into the depths. This is how the infinity effect is created.
It is achieved due to the special design of the tabletop, which consists of several mirrors and lighting. The lights can be turned on via a power outlet or via a battery; there is also a remote control option.
This piece of furniture is suitable not only for home use, but also for organizing a relaxation area in bars, restaurants, and offices. It can be combined with a deep chair.
The product looks good in a minimalist, futuristic design, as well as in a high-tech style. A table with lighting has the following advantages:
- ease of operation;
- possibility of application in different styles;
- spectacular appearance;
- operation from mains or battery;
- remote control.
This piece of furniture is unique. You can create the design yourself, provided that the craftsman has carpentry and electrical skills.
The final stage is decoration
A table with a luminous surface can be decorated to your liking. A thick wooden board looks great both in its simple form (even with visible “defects”), and in combination with carved legs. This can be done using a jigsaw. You can varnish them or use leftover epoxy resin, just like the tabletop, to give a unified style to the product.
You can varnish or use leftover epoxy resin, just like the countertop, to give a unified style to the product.
The luminous table can be made stationary or folding.
After processing, you need to sand the furniture using a machine.
After processing, you need to sand the furniture using a machine.
At night, the product will glow in heterogeneous patterns, which creates a “magical”, festive effect, which in itself is a decor.
In the dark, the product will glow in heterogeneous patterns, which creates a “magical” effect.
Depending on the texture, you can apply part of the resin to the cracks, or cover it with a luminescent composition.
If contrast is desired, the supports are coated with paint that differs in color from the main palette.
Creating a festive effect, which in itself is a decor.
Good for cypress or oak.
Interesting table lighting options
A table with an infinity mirror can add an ultra-modern look to any interior. It will fit well into futuristic design, where the latest technologies and materials are welcomed. There are several options for lighting mirrored tables.
Application and features
For large surfaces, provide bright light
Versatile, durable, economical, practical, easy to install
Neon lamps or threads
Uniform bright or soft glow, unusual and beautiful in its own way
Table lighting with LED strip can be single-color, multi-color, flashing or even, and can be operated from an outlet or remote control. It is recommended to experiment with furniture lighting by placing one shape into another, for example, a square into a circle or a circle into a rectangle. Interesting ideas for decorating tables for various purposes with LED lighting:
- toilets with lights or tape around the mirror;
- with a glass tabletop and lighting, but without a mirror;
- computer;
- magazine;
- kitchen and other models.
So, if there is a shelf on stands above the computer, then it can be illuminated with LEDs along the top and sides, attaching them in the shape of the letter “P”. Since, in the absence of a separate office, the work area is often located in the living room, a stylish table will come in handy.
Lighting would also be quite appropriate here. A coffee table with an infinity effect, made independently, will also look good if the tabletop is made of transparent, translucent glass and illuminated with an LED strip, especially if the overall design of the room is minimalist or hi-tech.
Interesting, unusual pieces of furniture can highlight the dignity of the interior. And original tables with an infinity effect can become its main accent. If you make it yourself, you can not only save money, but also create a truly exclusive item.
