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Attractive light object

The long compartments of our light object illuminate small items.


Attractive light object You can add a special atmosphere to every room, even using artificial light. Our wall-mounted light box is a brilliant example of how to give your rooms an exclusive touch. What's more, you can display small items in the two illuminated rectangular compartments contained in the light object. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	**** 8 × rated 0 × commented
Box shelves with system Assemble your shelves in any way you want with these cubes and cuboids: as room dividers opening out to both sides or classically along the wall. Or use them to form a practical coffee table with storage space. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	**** 1 × rated 1 × commented
Casual writing desk Bulky drawers and compartments are a thing of the past. In an age when everything is designed to be more compact, our writing desk offers enough space for your laptop and a few notepads. This desk is all you need to add a stylish look to your study. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	*** 0 × rated 0 × commented
Child's desk Of course children love to play. But they also love to work if the surroundings are right and our desk is sure to help. We've suggested a design with either a fairy tale or safari motif. However, you can also decorate it whatever way you - or your children - prefer. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	***** 3 × rated 3 × commented
VIDEO Child's stool Children have their own special world. And having the right furniture is part of that world. We have designed an easy-to-assemble child's stool that you can paint in a selection of bright colours. Why not make it even more fun and paint the stool together with your children? More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	**** 2 × rated 0 × commented
VIDEO Classic oak dining table Made from oak glued laminated timber, our classic and elegant dining table comfortably seats six people. Thanks to a special metal fitting, the table is solidly constructed without the need for awkward beam joints. But the best thing about our table is the price: A piece like this could cost you a fortune in a furniture store. But build it yourself and you can save a tidy sum - put some of the money saved towards a nice dinner! More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	**** 13 × rated 10 × commented
Coat hanger fruit bowl As we all know, food is much more inviting if it is presented attractively. And this also applies to fruit. So why not present your vitamin supply in a really extravagant design? Our designer fruit bowl can be used as a stage on which you can showcase your bananas, oranges and pears. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	*** 0 × rated 0 × commented
Coffee table with recessed tray Why not treat your guests to a tray laid with delicacies – and then remove it from sight in your new coffee table. There's no easier way to show that you are a thoughtful and original host! More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	***** 3 × rated 0 × commented
Designer garden lounger Teak loungers: nice to look at, but you might want to take a seat when you check the price. We offer you an economical alternative: a stylish lounger made from spruce timber that we have varnished in a teak colour. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	**** 5 × rated 0 × commented
Elegant console for TV, DVD, etc. A simple, slimline and practical unit, this TV console is a classic both inside and out. Several drawers and compartments efficiently house your DVDs and equipment, while the console surface provides the perfect base for your (flatscreen) television. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	*** 3 × rated 0 × commented
VIDEO Hanging tiered planter Do you live in the city or somewhere that doesn't have space for a herb patch or flower bed? We have a practical solution - and one which you won't find in any ordinary shop: in our hanging tiered planter, basil, chives, rosemary and parsley can nestle happily alongside marigold or trailing lobelia. All that's missing is a place in the sun! More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	**** 2 × rated 0 × commented
Imaginative miniature throne Turn your child's bedroom into a magical kingdom with our imaginative miniature throne. This is one idea that lets children have the reins! You can build the throne using either the frog king design or the tiger design (see templates in the instructions), or of course you can adapt the design to your own taste. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	***** 3 × rated 0 × commented
Kitchen trolley Next time you're whipping up some magic in the kitchen, take advantage of our willing assistant. Fixed on rollers to provide easy mobility, our kitchen trolley can be stationed wherever you need it. A recessed compartment safely stores your bottles, while the drawer offers space for small implements. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	*** 2 × rated 0 × commented
Leaning bookshelf Even dry text books can manage to look inviting if you store them on our bookshelf. Leaning nonchalantly against the wall, it makes bookworms seem laid-back. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	*** 0 × rated 0 × commented
Loft bed for a child's bedroom A loft bed has always been a popular furniture choice in children's bedrooms. There is plenty of room to play underneath, while the top part in our version is so imaginatively decorated that sweeter dreams are guaranteed! More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	*** 4 × rated 0 × commented
Lounge light fixture This cool light fixture is perfect for creating a cosy lounge atmosphere. And it works even better if you build several of them at once and fit them in a row along the wall. A fluorescent tube sends pleasant indirect light through the milky pane between the quality stained facings while using little electricity and producing little heat. More	Advanced users	1/2 - 1 day	£40 - £80	** 1 × rated 0 × commented
Minimalist design bed Simple, streamlined shapes are as popular as ever in furniture design. We have therefore designed a very low-lying bed comprising only the essential components. Two bedside tables with a similar minimalist design complete the picture. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	**** 6 × rated 1 × commented
Minimalist washstand Here's an idea to wash away all doubts: Give your bathroom the latest design look with our minimalist washstand. It sums up the concept that less is more. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	***** 2 × rated 2 × commented
Mirror with sophisticated wood frame Some mirrors can be as striking as a picture on the wall. Using our instructions, you can easily assemble a mirror like this yourself. It may become even more attractive the more often you look at your reflection. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	**** 3 × rated 0 × commented
Oak bench A classic, timeless beauty that will turn heads, our oak bench seats two to three people. And if your guests ever squabble over who gets to sit on it, you can always settle things quickly by making another bench! More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	*** 0 × rated 0 × commented
Sandpit with sun canopy We've added a new dimension to a children's classic: Our sandpit comes with a sun canopy that you can lower and tilt as required, thus providing optimum protection from UV rays. You can also lower the sun shade completely to keep the sandpit clean. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	**** 6 × rated 0 × commented
Side table for garden lounger We have designed a side table to go with our garden lounger so you can have your drinks and reading material within reach while you relax. After all, there's no point in getting up from the lounger unnecessarily. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	***** 2 × rated 0 × commented
Sideboard room divider What is made from solid wood, but still has two good sides? Our room divider! You can build it either as a shelving unit that is open on both sides, a shelving unit with a rear panel, or as a sideboard with rear panel and doors. Whatever you choose – this piece of furniture will look great in any room. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	*** 0 × rated 4 × commented
Sliding door for walk-in wardrobe Now there's a practical way of converting wasted space into a walk-in wardrobe: these assembly instructions will introduce you to our beautiful, compact sliding door. More	Advanced users	under 1 day	£80 - £120	*** 0 × rated 1 × commented
VIDEO Stylish beech occasional table Now it's time to see who the real DIY experts are: Our next project is quite challenging, with a circular table top. However, if you have some experience with the router, this little occasional table could be adorning your patio or living room very soon. Are you ready for the challenge? More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	***** 1 × rated 0 × commented
VIDEO Stylish perspex pendant light fixture What's the point of investing in a beautiful designer light fixture if you're afraid to look at your bank balance afterwards? Our perspex pendant light offers an affordable and versatile alternative: suspended at head height, it looks great over the dining table. When suspended higher, possibly as part of a duo, it casts a wonderful glow in a long room such as a hall, for example. And don't worry, you don't need to be a professional to handle perspex! More	Advanced users	under 1 day	£80 - £120	***** 1 × rated 1 × commented
Target goal The target goal is an absolute classic for football fans. We will show you how to build a model from sturdy birch multiplex that can be dismantled and space-savingly stowed away in the garage or cellar when it is not being used. More	Advanced users	1 - 1 1/2 days	£120 - £160	***** 1 × rated 1 × commented
Towel rail for the bathroom Wood adds a warm accent to any room, even clinical tiled bathrooms. Our modern towel rail is a great way of introducing a cosy touch, and is designed to match the standard towel size 50 x 100 cm. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	*** 0 × rated 0 × commented
Treasure chest Now tidying up can be fun! Use this impressive treasure chest rather than boring old cupboards to store precious toys. It also makes a perfect seat. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	**** 1 × rated 0 × commented
VIDEO TV wall unit for flat screen television If you are going to install a brand new flat screen TV on your wall, you'll want the surrounding decor to be up to scratch. Our self-assembly TV wall unit is the solution. We're certain that it will earn admiring glances from your guests, even when the TV is switched off. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	*** 20 × rated 2 × commented
Wall organiser Wardrobes, drawers and shelves – all yesterday's furniture. Today, the wall organiser will keep all your belongings tidy and organised, while its attractive design could put some of your pictures in the shade. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	*** 0 × rated 0 × commented
Wooden deck Have fun with our wooden deck! It could provide the perfect stage for your indoor plants. Or you could use it to liven up your patio. Or even add a raised area to one of your rooms. In fact, there's no limit to the number of ideas you can come up with! More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	***** 1 × rated 0 × commented
X-shaped newspaper rack Are you a regular newspaper reader? Then you probably have a lot of newspapers lying around. This double-X rack is an extremely decorative way of storing your reading material next to a sofa or armchair. More	Beginners	under 1 day	under £40	***** 1 × rated 0 × commented