Looking for whimsical lighting for funky restaurant.

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

Hello, I'm looking to buy several overhead lights to fill dining space in fun, young restaurant. Love these chandeliers that hang in Nandos but can't find them - or anything like them - on internet. Any suggestions on where to look? Trying to keep things low cost!

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Jay L

6 years ago

I tried to find yarn pendant lights, not much luck.

However if you are willing to put in a little time this is a project that would definitely be DIY friendly!

Bonbon Lamp DIY (Would just need to make for hanging vs standing)

DIY String Covered Pendant Lights

I did a quick browse, here is really the only alternative on houzz I found!

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tatts
6 years ago
Those things would be impossible to clean and dust, especially in a restaurant. Yuck.
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JudyG Designs
6 years ago
Have you checked out this site? Some amazing stuff...

https://www.shopwildthings.com/pulajich.html
DYH
6 years ago
This company is in the UK, but they have a lot of modern pendants in lots of colors.

http://www.meerosee.com/nsort.asp?nsort_id=46&order=&lookt=shu&page=3
everdebz
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
Maybe you could buy cheap paper lanterns, and replace at times...
- LED Net Circle Pendant Light is a painted aluminum structure.
- 9 - 18 LED Lights [bulbs are included]
- 39 total watts.
  
  W 25.6" / D 25.6" / H 78.8" / 5 lb.
Manufactured By IMPORT LIGHTING & FURNITURE
[https://www.houzz.com/products/net-circle-chandelier-led-9-light-prvw-vr~13381516[(https://www.houzz.com/products/net-circle-chandelier-led-9-light-prvw-vr~13381516)
DYH
6 years ago
These are cool! I don't know the company, so research if you decide to buy

https://www.homary.com/lighting/ceiling-lights/pagoda-colored-metal-framework-pendant-light-with-white-fabric-shade.html
everdebz
6 years ago
Looking... found 8 colors of this for $68. Maybe what color variety you want [safely behind a resin-type divider]

Maybe add a couple strobe lights at night.
https://www.houzz.com/products/36w-indoor-fluor-lite-stick-w-standdainostix-collection-prvw-vr~38108375
4boys2
6 years ago
The photo you show is in an African restaurant ~ thus the take on the African corset. What type of restaurant are you thinking about lighting ?
My3dogs ME zone 5A
6 years ago
I saw this on Etsy, and the seller says they can make something custom.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/104495614/lighting-modern-multicolored-bubbles
anniedemos thanked My3dogs ME zone 5A
everdebz
6 years ago
Not sure you couldn't have someone weave colorful trims, dangling or not, etc. at the bottom of this type:

https://www.parrotuncle.com/pendant-lighting/bentwood-bowl-ceiling-pendant-lighting-for-indoor-decor-medium.html
everdebz
6 years ago
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my3dogs: I am so 'taken' by that lighting, I copied the site's info... ok...

* Pendant lighting is 12.5" diameter.
* 5" diameter round plate.
* Teflon see through wire at the length of 40".
* Maximum light 75w G9 bulb / bulbs not included.
* Made out of metal wire, and handmade polyester balls in various colors and size.
* Clean with a vacuum cleaner, feather brush, wet wipe towels.
Olychick
6 years ago
not the ones but maybe something here?

https://www.etsy.com/shop/JaiDecore?ref=listing-shop2-all-items-count#items
songbird07
6 years ago
search for Macrame Lights and you will find directions online on how to make something similar. Or you can get someone on Etsy to make them for you: https://www.etsy.com/listing/551077068/macrame-chandelier?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=macrame%20pendant%20light&ref=sr_gallery-1-18
everdebz
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
songbird, you mention macramé, so I have to post this... ;-)

5 tear-shaped polyester woven pendants in cream, ruby, lavender, warm gray and graphite / a soft, see-through shade. Install in kitchens or dining rooms, hotels or lobbies.
- Max Watt 25 W, Size E12, Type G45.
- Shade Height: 12.2
- Shade Depth: 7.1
- Shade Width at bottom: 3.9
- Dimmable: add one dimmer switch. Manufactured By ZuoMod
[https://www.houzz.com/products/utopia-ceiling-lamp-prvw-vr~89747191[(https://www.houzz.com/products/utopia-ceiling-lamp-prvw-vr~89747191)
houssaon
6 years ago
These yarn and paper light fixures don't seem appropriate for a commercial space and might not meet fire code.
deegw
6 years ago
last modified: 6 years ago
There is a Mexican restaurant that we visit in Raleigh, NC that is filled with star lanterns. The effect is very charming.