IKEA Lack Coffee Table DIY....I'm finally finished!! :-) - Page 2

Kiki_3173 · 02-03-2014, 06:13 PM

I just installed the IKEA LED lights set into Darwin's cage on Sunday morning. I bought the multi-colored set so that I can run it red while he's playing at night and white when I am cleaning his cage. (Sorry for the HUGE picture...Photobucket isn't cooperating tonight!!!)

**DrKMcK** · 02-03-2014, 08:37 PM

*freaking out in a major way* That is truly amazing Kiki. And it's a beautiful piece of furniture. The lights just put it over the top for me.

Kiki_3173 · 02-04-2014, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by DrKMcK

*freaking out in a major way* That is truly amazing Kiki. And it's a beautiful piece of furniture. The lights just put it over the top for me.

Thanks so much DrKMcK!

I've been going back and forth regarding cages & shelving for Darwin for quite a long time now and I knew I wouldn't be happy unless it contained all the things I wanted in a cage. I couldn't find everything I wanted in any of the cages that are sold in the US. So, with the help of a member of another forum, my ideas, and a bit of work....Voila!!! I am very happy with it and even my hubby (who thinks I'm a crazy hamster lady..lol) likes it. He really enjoys the red lights at night allowing us to see Darwin doing his hammy things

Truffle · 02-04-2014, 04:58 AM

Wow, this is absolutly fantastic

I bet your really pleased with how it turned out!

Kissa · 02-17-2014, 11:32 AM

Late to the party, but this looks good

Hope Darwin is still enjoying it

Wexland · 02-17-2014, 11:37 AM

So clever! Well done, hope your hammy appreciates your hard work

Bye Bye Papaya · 02-20-2014, 05:24 AM

This is amazing! Love how you used the LED red strip lighting - I think I'm going to have to steal that idea.

fluffydd · 02-20-2014, 06:18 AM

That is a wonderful cage you've made. All my tanks and cages sit on Ikea Lack coffee tables but I'd never thought of turning one into a cage.

Kiki_3173 · 02-20-2014, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Truffle

Wow, this is absolutly fantastic

I bet your really pleased with how it turned out!

I truly am Truffle

I've wanted a DIY for a long time

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Originally Posted by Kissa

Late to the party, but this looks good

Hope Darwin is still enjoying it

Kissa, Darwin is LOVING this cage

He's out & about, bounding here & there, each night...It's cute to watch!

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Originally Posted by Wexland

So clever! Well done, hope your hammy appreciates your hard work

Thanks Wexland! I can't take all of the credit. I did have a friend help drawing it up on Google Sketch and she offered a lot of suggestions/advice

I couldn't have done it without her! Darwin is loving this cage!

Kiki_3173 · 02-20-2014, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Bye Bye Papaya

This is amazing! Love how you used the LED red strip lighting - I think I'm going to have to steal that idea.

I really liked this cage even more when I added the LED lights! The IKEA one's are SO easy to install, they look great, and they are "cool" lighting, so they don't cause his cage to heat up while they are on. By all means...steal away!

Where do you think I got the idea

lol

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Originally Posted by fluffydd

That is a wonderful cage you've made. All my tanks and cages sit on Ikea Lack coffee tables but I'd never thought of turning one into a cage.

I really liked an IKEA Lack Coffee Table cage that I saw a fellow hammy lover build. She built it like a hutch though & I wanted it more like a terrarium. With a few adjustments...voila!