PCB Designs – or printed circuit boards as they’re more commonly known – are perhaps not the most attractive designs to look at are they? But after reading this you will be eager to use your electronic waste! So why not pull all the stops and become quite the craftsman?
Listed below are circuit boards like you’ve never seen them before – in the form of home furniture!
Coffee Table
Why not try and put together a coffee table (if you’re mad enough)? The base of the coffee table is made and put together with Printed Circuit Boards and glass placed and fitted on top. The mash of colors will blend in well with most interior designs with the use of greens, browns and blacks – if that’s your thing.
Armchair
Need an armchair to sit alongside your coffee table? Here’s a rather uncomfortable-looking piece of furniture made up of just Printed Circuit Boards.
Bowl
Printed Circuit Boards are good for making trays/bowls for multiple purposes like ash trays, sweet bowls, flower trays etc. They can be created from a variety of different sizes. Perfect for placing on your PCB Coffee Table!
Coasters
Although Printed Circuit Boards are not the prettiest of items and might not look like an antique neoclassical wine coaster found at a professional silver antique shop like William Walter Antiques, it might be a good idea to use them as coasters. They can at least be another piece of art to add to your (bizarre) collection.
Clock
If you’re starting to become quite attached to the Printed Circuit Boards decor in your living room, isn’t it about time you added a clock to your surroundings? Now you can tell the time and admire the glorious aesthetics of a circuit board – amazing, right?!
Storage box
Now you’re thinking storage, I am right aren’t I? I knew it! Well, how about creating this simple vintage wooden box, making it look authentic with the pieces of gold sparkle, adding other elements to the box giving it an elegant look. A great place to store all of those… errr… circuit boards? Alternatively, consider getting a more industrial-looking shelving unit meant for storing dangerous goods. This will instantly match the electronic theme, with sturdy metal and clean, sharp edges. You can head here for more information on industrial storage if this idea appeals to you.
Light shade
Circuit Board light shades are yet another quirky statement to add to your household, which simply allows your house to glow – LITERALLY! Giving your house a diverse look.
Bookshelf
How handy are these circuit board bookshelves? These certainly get you inspired to do something creative and different doesn’t it?
Bookmarks
You have your books, your bookshelves, now what about some bookmarks?
Photo frame
Your house is nearly good to go but you are missing something – the main key to any home. Yes, that’s right, your personal touches. Why not add a photograph of you and your loved one(s) by creating a Circuit Board frame design? Add it to the background of a cool removable wallpaper, then the gold sparkle and pattern of the frame could create a homely feeling, don’t you think?
Hoping these geeky-inspired pieces could spruce up the environment of your home and make it more creative and interesting.
Emma Parkinson has contributed this guest post article on behalf of Concept CAD who offer Print Circuit Boards to Businesses while being one of the only bureaus in the UK.