Contemporary Lighting for the Holidays

December 28th, 2008 Posted in Interior Design and Decorating

Winter season can be an uplifting 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. The wide arrangement of modern lighting options available on the market today can bring a sense of sweet relaxation to your living room or an enhanced brilliance of your work or study area. We’ve come a long way from the kerosene lantern, the 100-watt bulb and the barrage of uninspiring fixtures and lamps to choose from. Artists have hit the scene with architectural, award-winning designs that make you actually look forward to showering your rooms in light.

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, serene shades transform a ceiling into a picture of harmony with the outdoors that once seemed so far away. With the team of Normann Copenhagen Companies in Denmark, putting on a fresh, new pair of glasses is what this company is all about. Have a bar or breakfast nook that needs a little distinction without cluttering up the surface? Hang two or three pendant lights, either positioned in a row or clustered to one side for an eye appealing change from the ordinary.

Pablo – Light Bench: The lighting trend of today centers more on presenting a decorative element than merely bringing light into a room. A ho-hum hallway or foyer can turn into a soft contemporary 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: The Bel’Occhio, by Pablo, is another great buy this season. This table or floor lamp is an outstanding multi-positional and dimmable Halogen spotlight that has almost futuristic lighting qualities, particularly when illuminated in a darkened room. Pablo, founded in 1993 by Venezuelan – born Pablo Pardo, manufactures and designs ingenious lighting and home accessories characterized by a determined devotion to utility and simplicity.

Winter can be a slow period of solitude and dejection or it can be your favorite uplifting time of the year. Purchasing new and innovative lighting can produce a daily adventure in your home when you reach for the light switch. Floor lamps, table lamps, hanging lamps, benches and more have become much more than just a way to light the darkness. Explore the new possibilities of light and turn your abode into an experience to appreciate.