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A slim modern floor lamp with an angled 2x2 arm, built from a 1x2 base and 2x2 upright, wired with an IKEA cord kit and a replacement plug. Woodwork plus simple wiring.
| Part | Qty | T × W × L | Material | ✓ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base long pieces | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 18 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Base angled short pieces One end cut at 45° (measured from the long side). | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 6" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Base angled medium pieces One end cut at 45° (measured from the short side). | 2 | 3/4" × 1 1/2" × 10 1/2" | 1x2 | ☐ |
| Upright | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 69" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Arm center piece One end 45° (to base), other end 22.5° (to arm). | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 9 1/2" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Arm end piece One end 22.5° (to center), other end square. | 1 | 1 1/2" × 1 1/2" × 11 1/2" | 2x2 | ☐ |
| Item | Qty | ✓ |
|---|---|---|
| 1x2, 8 ft Base. | 1 each | ☐ |
| 2x2, 8 ft Upright and arm. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Light-duty replacement plug (15A/125V) Leviton or similar. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Cord set with socket (IKEA HEMMA or similar) | 1 each | ☐ |
| Lampshade Add before threading the cord into the wood. | 1 each | ☐ |
| Brad nails, 1-1/4 in | 1 box | ☐ |
| Wood glue | 1 bottle | ☐ |
| Finish | 1 quart | ☐ |
Overall cost: $$. Lumber varies by region, species, and season, so we give a band rather than a figure.
Tools: Miter Saw, Tape Measure. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft
Align the first set of 1x2 base pieces as shown in the diagram to form the cross base.
Tools: Brad Nailer. Materials: 1x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4 in, Wood glue
Place the second set of 1x2s on top of the first, with the long ends running the opposite way. Glue and attach with 1-1/4" finishing nails. Nail from one side only if you can — make that the hidden bottom face so there are fewer holes to fill.
Tools: Pocket Hole Jig. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Wood glue
Attach the long 2x2 upright to the base with your Kreg jig set for 1-1/2" stock. This is the main post of the lamp.
Tools: Brad Nailer, Miter Saw. Materials: 2x2, 8 ft, Brad nails, 1-1/4 in, Wood glue
Attach the arm. The center piece is cut 45° where it meets the base and 22.5° where it meets the arm; the end arm is cut 22.5° at the joint and square at the tip. Use the miter saw for accurate angles so the arm reaches out cleanly.
Tools: Drill Bit Set, Random Orbit Sander. Materials: Finish
Use a 1/4" bit to drill holes in the back of the lamp toward the base so the cord can thread through and stay hidden. The source drilled holes 6" and 8" from the base, but you can spread them further if you like. Sand and finish the wood before wiring.
Materials: Cord set with socket (IKEA HEMMA or similar), Lampshade
Cut the molded plug end off the IKEA cord set so the cord can pass through the drilled holes. Add the lampshade before threading, because the cord disappears into the wood — you can't add it afterward. Thread the cord through the lamp, referencing the finished photos for the routing.
Materials: Light-duty replacement plug (15A/125V)
Wire the new plug: unscrew it to expose the terminals. Strip the cord to expose the white and black wires. The ridged 'gage' side of the cord takes the white (neutral) wire; the smooth side takes the black — leave some copper exposed on each. Close the plug casing over the wires and screw it shut. Safety: line-voltage wiring must be done correctly. If you're not confident, have someone experienced terminate the plug, and never plug it in with any conductor exposed.