Blinds with Built in Solar Lights
By DIY Maven
These vertical blinds by Yoon-Hui Kim & Eun-Kyung Kim hold a little secret, a solar lamp. Here's how it works: the blinds, which are closed during the day, are outfitted with tiny solar pads mounted on the blinds' vertical slats. As the sun goes down, the pads lighten, revealing a luminescent floor or table lamp or even a chandelier. Why not just use some phosphorescent material? I'm guessing it might not cast as much light as the solar option, but glow-in-the dark paint could be a very interesting DIY option. Via.
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livyschoolgirl
What?? Weird.
DIY Maven
I don't think you do..turn it off, I mean. I have trip planned to the craft store today; I'll check out their glow-in-the-dark products. Great for Wee Baby!
bruno
Yeah, but how do you turn the lamp off? Love the idea of doing glow in the dark paint, maybe as a night light for a child's room?
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