Unique Lights for Your Home

I have written about lights before---this is something I know. The fact remains, however, that there seems to be an interest in designing lights. During my searches, I have continued to come across lights of all different shapes and sizes that are unique and have a sense of funk to them. There seems to be a spark, no pun intended, in people that inspires different looks and I hope to present some more that I have found to you.

Lighting One: The lights presented below feel very whimsical to me. These are actually lamp shades that have a very natural feel to them. These gorgeous shades would be great in an outdoor area, as they provide a comfortable and pleasant atmosphere for any backyard.

Lighting Two: Wow! These lights would be great in a big room. Imagine a continuous stream-lined wall of lights like this in a great room. I would like to see these in two different ways---I would like to see them as they are presented here against a white wall and I would like to see all of the lights turned on against a dark wall. I think these would also be great in a game room or a basement, where tons of light is usually needed.

Image Three: I am such a sucker for cute lights like this. This is absolutely adorable. Really. Anything with appendages I am a fan of but this is too cute and would be great on a desk. Of course, you'd have to have a fun, playful sense of style in your office not a serious one.

That's it for now. I didn't really have too much time to update and I know I will be talking about lighting quite a bit, considering there is so much great stuff out there. Take care, all!

christine sakariasen

Lighting, Part Dos

I know, I know. I haven't written in awhile. Excuse me.

I decided to have another look through the world of lighting once again, this time focusing my search on floor lamps. I thought I'd share some of the lamps that I found and hopefully I can get some input on my next search!

Lamp Uno: I love the sleek simplicity of this design. I can picture this in a very sophisticated room---perhaps even where white is the "pop" of color found in a room.

Lamp Dos: As previously mentioned, I'm quite sure I have a thing for appendages. This reminds me of a person and I love the color orange!

Lamp Tres: I don't like this lamp as much as the first two but I thought it was a little more fun than the first two. I wouldn't purchase it but I found it interesting and different, which is why I'm posting it here!

Lamp Cuatro: I love the enormity of this lamp. It's large yet I don't find it to be over-the-top. It's very sleek and I can picture this lamp being used in a reading area OR for kicks, you can just sit and pose like the woman in this photo endlessly.

Lamp Cinco: This is a more modern look to a commonplace lamp. Love the height and randomness of the piece!

Lamp Seis: This is my favorite lamp. It's beautiful. I love the color and its form. Simple. That is all.

Luminosity!

I love light. My grandmother's living room is always a room of gloom. Well, to be fair, she's quite penurious, so her rooms always have the bare minimum in terms of lighting. (Read: I can't see anything.) I thought I would share some interesting lamps that I have found. I have to say that I was quite disappointed on my search. I felt like when I was looking over the bookcases, there were so many that I thought were funky that I didn't even post. I am thinking I might have to rethink my stance and design funky lamps instead.

Lamp One: I must have some sort of penchant for appendages if you recall the bookshelves I posted in my previous entry. These might be the most adorable lamps I have ever laid my eyes on and they're quite pleasant. They're very simple with clean lines, something I am a fan of, yet they are clearly different from anything else I've ever seen.

Lamp Two: I wouldn't say that I love this and I probably wouldn't purchase it myself if given the opportunity but I can appreciate it's appeal nonetheless. This is really for someone who appreciates the curvature of a piece. What I like about it is that it is quite different from the standard lamp.

Lamp Three: I find myself quite ambivalent about this piece. While I find it intriguing and pleasing to look at, I find it difficult to imagine where I would place this in my home. I am thinking that I would use this in an office space or when I'm rich enough to purchase my highly industrialized condo.

Lamps Four & Five: Two different takes I found on the same game. These Pac Man lamps are fun. I think they'd be great in a kids room but more awesome in the game room that I do not have. I like that they stayed with the simplicity of the characters themselves.

Lamp Six: This lamp is simple yet elegant. I love how ramified this piece looks without appearing too chaotic. This is definitely a piece that can make an appearance anywhere in your home.