Lighting - Fun Light Fixtures and Lamps

When designing a room, many people overlook the power

of lighting.  Everyone remembers to put in the a couple of

lamps and maybe a light fixture or pendant, but not many

people move beyond that.  One of the few designers that

uses lights as an integral part of their design is Candace

Olson.  What she does with lighting is just amazing.  In the

mean time, I just wanted to share some fun light fixtures

and lamps for some inspiration.

I love the color of the lamp fixtures and the feminine curves

above.  Heather Bailey.

If you want some drama and a splash of color in a room,

you really can't go wrong with this hot pint chandelier.

How about mixing traditional with the glam and

look of sparkling crystals?  It's a fun juxtaposition.

Or you can go with a modern twist on a crystal chandelier.

Colored glass adds color to any room whether it be

in the form of a vase, bottles or a glass chandelier.

I absolutely adore the look of mercury silver.

Here's a fantastic example of one.  The room

above is designed by Nate Berkus.

An all metal lamp in a more traditional form.

If you can't find a lamp that's perfect, there's

nothing wrong with making your own lamp

by using a huge bottle or vase and taking it

to a specialty lamp store that can wire it

for you.

Here's a fantastic modern rendition of a lamp with

rococo styling by Shine Home.  So very cool.  It

reminds me of one of those fancy French cakes.

Like an accessory that would belong in the modern

version of Marie Antoinette's bedroom.

For those of you who like simple and modern, lamps

like these can be covered in any fabric or paper of

your choice to make your own look.

Hope this has given you some inspiration

for lighting in your home.