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I Built A Tiny Model Of Monica’s Kitchen From “Friends” (11 Pics)

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I was asked to take part in an art show a few years ago and figured it would be a nice challenge to recreate the set of “Friends.” It was made using 100% recycled paper products and painted in acrylic. Everything you see was hand-cut using an 18mm box cutter and a ruler. Nothing is pre-built or repurposed from anything else. It might not be perfectly to scale, but I was going off just a couple of screenshots.

If you’re feeling adventurous, check out links below to see more of my work.

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Monica’s kitchen

I Built A Tiny Model Of Monica’s Kitchen From “Friends” (11 Pics)

This was my first step: laying out space and fudging the dimensions to how I wanted it

I Built A Tiny Model Of Monica’s Kitchen From “Friends” (11 Pics)

Here you can see the rough-ins for the cabinets

I Built A Tiny Model Of Monica’s Kitchen From “Friends” (11 Pics)

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Making the little fridge magnets was probably my favorite part

I Built A Tiny Model Of Monica’s Kitchen From “Friends” (11 Pics)

That blue color mixed perfectly

I Built A Tiny Model Of Monica’s Kitchen From “Friends” (11 Pics)

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All the furniture was handmade (hand for scale)

I Built A Tiny Model Of Monica’s Kitchen From “Friends” (11 Pics)

The rough build of the table with a stubby pencil for scale

I Built A Tiny Model Of Monica’s Kitchen From “Friends” (11 Pics)

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Different angle for the sink window that shows off the custom-painted curtains

I Built A Tiny Model Of Monica’s Kitchen From “Friends” (11 Pics)

The notorious post and beam… Only really used for the first few episodes of the first season because the cast kept running into it

I Built A Tiny Model Of Monica’s Kitchen From “Friends” (11 Pics)

Kitchen cupbards set dressed and looking great!

I Built A Tiny Model Of Monica’s Kitchen From “Friends” (11 Pics)

And of course, this wouldn’t be complete without the classic frame on the door!

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I Built A Tiny Model Of Monica’s Kitchen From “Friends” (11 Pics)

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Violeta Draseikaitė

My name is Violeta and I am an editor here at Bored Panda. I love reading memes for a living. It’s obviously much more than that, but I appreciate the variety of topics, information, and pics I get to see every day and share with the world! Those funny memes really make my day too. Being born in the ’90s in post-Soviet Lithuania speaks more about me than I’d like to admit. I’m still learning about the world and myself, but I do love my friends, traveling, art, and my cat. My favorite fact to share about myself is that I used to hide meatballs in my friend’s pockets at lunch so I could go play outside. I wish all those meatballs could find their way back to me someday.

My name is Violeta and I am an editor here at Bored Panda. I love reading memes for a living. It’s obviously much more than that, but I appreciate the variety of topics, information, and pics I get to see every day and share with the world! Those funny memes really make my day too. Being born in the ’90s in post-Soviet Lithuania speaks more about me than I’d like to admit. I’m still learning about the world and myself, but I do love my friends, traveling, art, and my cat. My favorite fact to share about myself is that I used to hide meatballs in my friend’s pockets at lunch so I could go play outside. I wish all those meatballs could find their way back to me someday.

What do you think ?

Tabitha L 4 years ago

The details are amazing.

12points

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

Thanks!

3points

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littlesaresare 4 years ago

How did you make the objects? It doesn't look like paper. I've always wanted to do something like this but never knew how to make tiny 3D things. I'd love some sort of tutorial. Or is it a trade secret? ;)

7points

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

I use a mix of different paper products. Cardboard, matte board, and different thicknesses of paper. It's no trade secret, more of a learned skill. And in saying that, everyone works differently with the same materials, so it's more of an exploratory art.

9points

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Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

It makes me want to see the living room too. Oh, and Chandler and Joey's place. The recliners, duck and chick... What fun this is.

6points

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

Perhaps one day!

4points

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Luis 4 years ago

Great!!! I want one!!!

3points

Freya Maat 4 years ago

LOL I'm binge-watching FRIENDS right now. Love It!! Your work is super. Maybe you could add the famous "cookie time" cookie jar.

3points

Carman Davis 4 years ago

Love it!!

2points

Coby Mattes 4 years ago

The question is: Are the magnets arranged to Monica's liking?

2points

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

Hilariously, the crew would actually move and change things on the fridge constantly, so they were pretty irregular. Mine are exact to the screen shot I used S reference, however, so they're as correct as they can be 😅

1point

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David Viesta 4 years ago

Nothing else can be said other than giphy-5efe...f2b748.gif

2points

David Kohn 4 years ago

wow

2points

Johnny 4 years ago

Has it always been purple?

2points

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

yes it has! there's a neat story about it by the set designer who chose the color so that it would POP when people would be channel surfing. It's the same reason i use a purple cutting matte for my work. That way whenever you're browsing through Insta you can catch that color out of the corner of your eye and go "oooh there's new work posted!" :)

5points

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laggy in zoom 4 years ago

This is so cute and creative! It must have taken a long time to make and research the sizes of everything and a 3d view of the room. I love it.

2points

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

Thank you! and yes... it took a few weeks researching in my spare time before i could sit down to build it.

2points

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b l a n c 4 years ago

very impressive! i love all the little kitchen utensils and jars, and the little knife holder! amazing how much detail you could make at such a small scale, especially the magnets! ♥

1point

Lisa Chambers 4 years ago

That is amazing! I am enchanted by minitures and these are relevant to my early adulthood! Amazing work!

1point

martin Phiri 4 years ago

wow this is awesome

1point

Abhinav Thomas 4 years ago

They are all so amazing and perfectly made. The artist really must have high patience make such things with high details. Kudos to the artist. I am really amazed and inspired by this art

1point

NanZ 4 years ago

Fantastic job!!

1point

Franny Larocque 4 years ago

Haha this Is so awesome

1point

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

😁

0points

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Asjad J. 4 years ago

You are a pro @Damien. Looking forward to more sets from Friends 😉

1point

Asjad J. 4 years ago

This made my day. So many memories attached to this set. I'd love to buy one such model and put it on my work desk. Thanks for the step by step pics. Really enjoyed it :)

1point

Carole Reid 4 years ago

Wow!!

1point

Dorothy Cloud 4 years ago

Wow, good for you. That's talent.

1point

Katie Bell 4 years ago

Before you hate me I never watched the show but being an idiot (I almost died to a NECKLACES pls someone get that reference) I can see the effort and skill put in I watch birds and honestly it's hard to draw a BIRD in real life so to get multiple angles of a TV show room must be impossible

1point

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

It certainly was an interesting puzzle to put together

1point

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Cheryl Girton 3 years ago

Damien — I’m working on my apartments now !! Doing all 3 .. do you mind sharing your refrigerator plans ? I can send email

0points

Regina Phalange 4 years ago

i love the show friends and this is soooo awesome and perfect!

0points

Leo H 4 years ago

Now do the office

0points

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

I've done Mulder's office from the X-files 😋 does that count?

1point

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EA 4 years ago

Amazing! Joey and chandler’s apartment next :) the living room

0points

Lance Morris 4 years ago

You must be one bored individual.

-3points

Tabitha L 4 years ago

The details are amazing.

12points

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

Thanks!

3points

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littlesaresare 4 years ago

How did you make the objects? It doesn't look like paper. I've always wanted to do something like this but never knew how to make tiny 3D things. I'd love some sort of tutorial. Or is it a trade secret? ;)

7points

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

I use a mix of different paper products. Cardboard, matte board, and different thicknesses of paper. It's no trade secret, more of a learned skill. And in saying that, everyone works differently with the same materials, so it's more of an exploratory art.

9points

Load More Replies...

Dorothy Parker 4 years ago

It makes me want to see the living room too. Oh, and Chandler and Joey's place. The recliners, duck and chick... What fun this is.

6points

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

Perhaps one day!

4points

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Luis 4 years ago

Great!!! I want one!!!

3points

Freya Maat 4 years ago

LOL I'm binge-watching FRIENDS right now. Love It!! Your work is super. Maybe you could add the famous "cookie time" cookie jar.

3points

Carman Davis 4 years ago

Love it!!

2points

Coby Mattes 4 years ago

The question is: Are the magnets arranged to Monica's liking?

2points

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

Hilariously, the crew would actually move and change things on the fridge constantly, so they were pretty irregular. Mine are exact to the screen shot I used S reference, however, so they're as correct as they can be 😅

1point

Load More Replies...

David Viesta 4 years ago

Nothing else can be said other than giphy-5efe...f2b748.gif

2points

David Kohn 4 years ago

wow

2points

Johnny 4 years ago

Has it always been purple?

2points

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

yes it has! there's a neat story about it by the set designer who chose the color so that it would POP when people would be channel surfing. It's the same reason i use a purple cutting matte for my work. That way whenever you're browsing through Insta you can catch that color out of the corner of your eye and go "oooh there's new work posted!" :)

5points

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laggy in zoom 4 years ago

This is so cute and creative! It must have taken a long time to make and research the sizes of everything and a 3d view of the room. I love it.

2points

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

Thank you! and yes... it took a few weeks researching in my spare time before i could sit down to build it.

2points

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b l a n c 4 years ago

very impressive! i love all the little kitchen utensils and jars, and the little knife holder! amazing how much detail you could make at such a small scale, especially the magnets! ♥

1point

Lisa Chambers 4 years ago

That is amazing! I am enchanted by minitures and these are relevant to my early adulthood! Amazing work!

1point

martin Phiri 4 years ago

wow this is awesome

1point

Abhinav Thomas 4 years ago

They are all so amazing and perfectly made. The artist really must have high patience make such things with high details. Kudos to the artist. I am really amazed and inspired by this art

1point

NanZ 4 years ago

Fantastic job!!

1point

Franny Larocque 4 years ago

Haha this Is so awesome

1point

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

😁

0points

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Asjad J. 4 years ago

You are a pro @Damien. Looking forward to more sets from Friends 😉

1point

Asjad J. 4 years ago

This made my day. So many memories attached to this set. I'd love to buy one such model and put it on my work desk. Thanks for the step by step pics. Really enjoyed it :)

1point

Carole Reid 4 years ago

Wow!!

1point

Dorothy Cloud 4 years ago

Wow, good for you. That's talent.

1point

Katie Bell 4 years ago

Before you hate me I never watched the show but being an idiot (I almost died to a NECKLACES pls someone get that reference) I can see the effort and skill put in I watch birds and honestly it's hard to draw a BIRD in real life so to get multiple angles of a TV show room must be impossible

1point

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

It certainly was an interesting puzzle to put together

1point

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Cheryl Girton 3 years ago

Damien — I’m working on my apartments now !! Doing all 3 .. do you mind sharing your refrigerator plans ? I can send email

0points

Regina Phalange 4 years ago

i love the show friends and this is soooo awesome and perfect!

0points

Leo H 4 years ago

Now do the office

0points

DamienJamesWebb (Post author) 4 years ago

I've done Mulder's office from the X-files 😋 does that count?

1point

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EA 4 years ago

Amazing! Joey and chandler’s apartment next :) the living room

0points

Lance Morris 4 years ago

You must be one bored individual.

-3points

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