Discover the Power of Prisms
Bring a touch of the sublime to your room designs with light-bending beauties that harness a spectrum of color
Houzz Contributor. Fresh out of journalism school, I fell into decorating media and immediately discovered a new passion. An Atlanta native, I spent several years as an editor for Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles magazine before making the leap to national publications and websites such as Houzz, Better Homes and Gardens and Southern Accents. I live in Birmingham, Alabama, with my husband and son, who’ve gotten used to coming home and finding the furniture rearranged. When I'm not dragging case goods across the floor, I enjoy good food and wine, college football, music of all kinds, and traveling.
Houzz Contributor. Fresh out of journalism school, I fell into decorating... More »
I have a thing about rainbows, so it stands to reason that I also love prisms. My mom always had a few of them hanging in our kitchen window when I was growing up, and I still recall the dabs of vibrant color that dotted the wall in the afternoon sun. The way prisms bend and scatter light gives even the humblest room an air of the sublime.
This is one of the most innovative, striking architectural features I've seen in a long time. A prismatic glass box throws shards of light across the floor, and its reflectivity creates the illusion that the exterior contents are inside the space.
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by Rikki Snyder
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| A prism-effect mirror bounces light in all directions and reflects a kaleidoscope of color from the furnishings and walls. |
A clerestory window highlights the celestial effect of twin prism sconces.
Tiny beveled cabinet knobs illuminate and elevate these worn, weathered doors.
A prism base on this table lamp casts gentle rainbow streaks with the flip of a switch.
Looking to add a little prismatic pop to your home? Try these product picks.
Looking to add a little prismatic pop to your home? Try these product picks.
by Interior Deluxe
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This reminds me of the kitchen prisms from my childhood. The lighting fixture is a fresh twist on the traditional chandelier with prisms dripping down.
Colorful prisms look as striking on their own as they do when the light shines through them.
by Z Gallerie
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Cut-glass tea light holders add a layer of sparkle that contrasts beautifully with the glow of the candles.
Hang this pendant lamp in a small powder room to spread light throughout the space and open it up.
Ideabook published on Aug. 27, 2012.
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