Apartment Therapy Unplugged | DIY Pantry Light

DIY Pantry Light

2008_02_07 diy-pantry-light.jpg We have a deep pantry and even with lighting right above and outside the door, trying to find something hidden in the back is near impossible without a flashlight.

This clever solution puts a simple pressure actuated switch, plastic watch holder and LED rope light together to solve the problem. I think I am going to have to try and rig up something like this.

-via Lifehacker

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Actually i've been searching everywhere for an integrated pressure actuated switch and light. Battery or plug in doesn't matter. I need one for my new home bar.
please e-mail any leads to baileydotcandiceatgmaildotcom

posted by DahliaCactus on February 7th 2008 at 2:23pm
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My old house has this feature in all of the closets. They though of everything!

posted by hdtex on February 8th 2008 at 10:41am
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I just came across this new light at Ikea. It's meant for a drawer but maybe it would work in an application like this, too. The light comes on automatically when you open the drawer and then turns off automatically when you close the drawer.

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50126605

posted by winniegirl on February 8th 2008 at 4:58pm
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Nice find winniegirl, I'm going to have to go check out the Ikea light.

posted by Ryan on February 11th 2008 at 9:21pm
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