Lighting Trends

I'll admit it. I'm a klutz. Self proclaimed klutz here! I'm not a walking disaster or anything like that. You won't see me walking into walls or tripping up the stairs - let's just say I'm not too smooth on my feet. This is why Ataton, a floor lamp by French designer Cedric Ragot would be my worst nightmare! Tip it over in one direction and the light comes on. Knock it over in the other direction and the light goes off.



I can just see myself tripping over this thing in the dark...which I guess would turn the light on. I could also see myself tripping over this lamp in the light and turning it off. It's an interesting concept I guess. I just wouldn't know what to do with it. It reminds me of the lights that you might find on a vacuum cleaner to help you vacuum under a table or something. Where would you use this and what would you use it for? Oh, by the way, it's a conceptual design and not available for sale quite yet. - Via Yanko Design



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Why buy a floor lamp, when your floor can be your lamp? Alright, that's a bit of an exaggeration but check out this innovative new flooring from Swedish design company, Bolon. More optical illusion than actual lighting, Bolon is certainly bringing something unique and different to the table...or should I say floor?

Back in December I did a blog post about my top 10 modern wall sconces. I tried to include sconces in all different price ranges, since I know that not everyone can afford a $1,100 Terzani wall sconce, as gorgeous as it might be. Among my top sconces was the colorful Bit Series from Italian designer Foscarini. Fun little amoeba-like lights that would be a perfect splash of color in any child's playroom.

The Caboche Collection was previously available in a transparent finish but now comes in a new yellow gold finish! Looking like droplets of golden amber, these fixtures shine brightly, creating cool reflections on the walls of your room. This new finish is available in floor lamps, pendants, wall lamps and table lamps and ranges in price from $550 to $2,100.

The Empire Collection, previously just available in a white and brown finish, now comes in a beautiful transparent gray. Simple and chic, this beautiful lamp will cost you about $1,500.

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My favorite lighting designs are the ones that bleed creativity. There's definitely something to be said for a design that seamlessly blends both form and function. There's also something to be said for a design that exhibits a sense of humor. You know that a designer is talented when a light fixture can make you giggle in your seat. These brilliant pendants by designer Luis Luna are whimsical and oh so much fun!
Gluttony is made up of those oh-so-hard to work with white, plastic flatware, while HangOver is made from red, plastic Solo cups made popular at colleges nation-wide. These one-of-a-kind lights by Mexico-based designer Luna would be even more amazing if they were available for purchase. Oh well. Gluttony was a finalist in the "house party" competition by designboom. This stuff would make for ideal kitchen lighting! Lights out until next time! - Via Apartment Therapy / Via NotCot.org