Winter season can be an inspiriting time of the year when you walk into a room and experience mists of warm light, filtered through shades of finesse that sets a subtle ambiance. With the wide show of lighting options available on the market today, it can make the selection process seem overwhelming. But, with the right lighting choice, you can improve the overall aesthetic appeal of your home as well as bring a sense of mellifluous relaxation to your home.
Normann Copenhagen - Norm 69: Ceilings no longer have to be plain and boring. The modern hanging light, Norm 69 by Simon Karkov, is a masterpiece that brings a fresh, pleasing atmosphere to any room. Organic in nature, these serene shades transform a ceiling into a picture of harmony with the outdoors. In 2002, the Norm 69 received the honorable Formland Design Award at the Formland fair in Herning. Additionally, in 2003, the Norm 69 was voted “Best Product” at the IMM international furniture fair held in Cologne, Germany. The Norm 69, with its characteristic beauty, is a great buy for any modern design enthusiast!
Pablo - Light Bench: The lighting trend of today focuses more on presenting a decorative element than merely bringing light into a room. A ho-hum hallway or foyer can turn into a soft modern walkway with a stylish, illuminated bench, small enough to provide passing traffic, but large enough to seat two people comfortably. The Pablo Light Bench, a Pablo original, has a white translucent acrylic top and is supported by two clear acrylic ends. Showcase a favorite statue or prized art piece along one side of the light bench to really make an eclectic statement.
Pablo - Bel’Occhio: Pablo Pardo of Pablo Designs, a Venezuelan born industrial designer, has created many award-winning, simple, and useful designs of light, presenting illusory themes causing one to stop and admire. A favorite lamp of designers, is Pablo’s uncomplicated, yet intriguing lamp called the Bel’Occhio. This light is a movable spotlight and ambient table lamp all in one, wrapped within a clear sphere, almost appearing to float on its base. This work of art brings a mystical sense of being and can stand alone easily, centered on a coffee table.
Winter can be a slow period of solitude and dejection or it can be your favorite uplifting time of the year. Escaping the norm can produce a daily adventure in your home when you reach for the light switch and anticipate illuminated works of art in every corner. Floor lamps, table lamps, hanging lamps, benches and more have become much more than just a way to light the darkness, using masters of contemporary design and style. Explore the new possibilities of light and turn your abode into an experience to appreciate.