Guest Picks: Quirky, Colorful and Fun Lighting Ideas
Home lighting doesn't have to be boring! If you want to add some personality into your lighting, there are some brilliant options available. Here's a selection of 20 quirky, fun and colorful lighting ideas.
— Rachel from Fresh Design Blog
— Rachel from Fresh Design Blog
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Eclectic Lampshades - $50.18
A brilliant design and ecofriendly to boot, these loopy lampshades will add color and design into a room.
Alessi I Love Animals Bird Table Lamp - GBP 125
I can't resist bird-inspired interior ideas and this Alessi bird lamp is no exception! I love the colors and design of the patterned fabric cover, but it can also be removed to create a whole new look — this lamp is multi-functional.
Archie The Whippet Table Lamp - GBP 65
Animal lamps are everywhere at the moment. The design of Archie The Whippet is particularly tall and slender, which makes it stand out from the alternatives.
Jeeves Table Lamp
This is a fun table lamp! The minimal design is enhanced by the addition of a Jeeves (aka Jeeves and Wooster) style bowler hat. You can even tip the hat to change the look of the light.
Vino Wine Glass Chandelier Large - GBP 295
This is a beautiful and quirky chandelier made from wine glasses. It's sure to be a talking point.
Cassette Tapes Lamp From OOO My Design - $102.47
Here's a brilliant example of recycling! This amazing cube lamp is made out of old cassette tapes - you can even take them out and play them, or add your own.
Gypsy Chandelier - GBP 85
This gypsy chandelier is a riot of color. I'd use it to make a statement in a room or brighten up a hallway.
La Voliere Pendant Lamp - GBP 369
This French pendant lamp is certainly a quirky design. It's inspired by an aviary, and has decorative birds perched around the shade.
Zoolight Cat Lamp - GBP 64.99
Here's a fun and quirky lamp for cat lovers. It's also ideal to use as a night light for a child's room.
Bau Pendant Light By Normann Copenhagen - GBP 164
This colorful geometric pendant lamp is designed by Normann Copenhagen.
Rhino Table Lamp - GBP 99
Anyone for a rhino lamp?
Scribble Floor lamp in Ash, Oak or Walnut From Tom Raffield - $691.26
This handmade floor lamp is made from bent and coiled strips of ash, oak or walnut wood. It's a unique and distinctive lamp.
Suck UK Book Rest Lamp - GBP 40
This is a fun lamp that doubles as a handy place to rest your book at night.
Mini Foresti (Pendant Lamp) From Di Classe - $406.63
Bring nature into your home with the Mini Foresti pendant lamp!
Bone China Owl Light By Nestgifts - $115.41
This bone china owl light is great for both the young and young-at-heart.
Eclectic Lighting - $53.52
I love these Moroccan-style lights. They're a fancier version of classic fairy lights, and cast wonderful patterns on the wall.
John Lewis Jolie Table Lamp, Red - GBP 35
I adore these lamps! Not only do they offer a nice pop of color, but you also get the twirly, ribbon-like flex effect in the glass base.
Abyss Floor Lamp By Kundalini - GBP 280
This contemporary lamp is so unusual. It can be suspended from a wall or used on a floor, and you can bend and shape it into different designs.
From A to Bond Street Lamp
A London underground themed lamp designed in New York.
Tord Boontje Icarus Light Shade - GBP 79.95
Who knew feathers could be used to create such an unusual lamp shade?
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