Max devised a movable plywood beam that holds a trio of pendant lamps to swing down as needed.  A wood piece covered in chalkboard paint hides the electrical panel. “Slate was too expensive,” he says.  Photo 3 of 11 in Max's Apartment by Dwell from A Young Software Engineer Devises Clever Solutions for His 678-Square-Foot Loft

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Max devised a movable plywood beam that holds a trio of pendant lamps to swing down as needed. A wood piece covered in chalkboard paint hides the electrical panel. “Slate was too expensive,” he says.