Winter becomes an uplifting time of the year when you walk into a room that is surrounded by mists of warm, soothing light. The wide array of options for modern lighting on the market today can bring a sense of mellifluous relaxation to your living room or an enhanced brilliance to your work area.
History has seen an evolution from the kerosene lamp to the light bulb. Designs have been used to disguise and make attractive our only source of light but once again we find ourselves evolving into a new era of form with light. Many top notch engineers and designers are focusing on fixtures and the type of lighting that helps feed different moods. Simon Karkov, together with Normann Copenhagen Companies in Denmark, is one such artist who is well-known for his ideas and creations with lighting. The simple, organic hanging lamp by Karkov, is a work of art that also serves a purpose for providing soft, sensuous light for any area of the home.
As an industrial designer, Venezuelan born Pablo Pardo creates light as art with his famous creations. The Pablo Bel’Occhio is simple and radiant all at the same time. Designed as either a movable spotlight or an ambient table lamp, it attracts attention as a work of art while perfecting any type of area or close up source of light.
Showcasing collectibles and personal treasures has never been easier than when using the Pablo light bench in a hallway or corner to achieve radience. Also fashionable as a resting bench, the white acrylic top resting on two clear ends, softly glows from within, the light source completely hidden.
Created with multiple uses in mind, the light box by Gus is a simple, yet brilliant idea for creating a warm glow in any area. Perfect for apartments, the space-saving roto-molded plastic box, has a hidden light bulb that lights all sides of the square for perfect light wherever needed. Use as an end table, lamp or even an ottoman in a living area. The durable cube is designed to withstand 500 pounds of pressure.
New ideas abound with fresh artists and designers as our trend for lighting needs increase and expand. Light is no longer limited to the 100-watt light bulb sitting coldly on a lamp stem and with today’s focus on green ideas, it seems the ideas are limitless in the area of modern lighting. Explore the exciting choices of today to see what has dramatically changed in the last few years. It could bring a whole new light on home living.