The lamp is made of a hard material called VeroWhite, which not only makes it sturdy and firm for daily use, but also adds up to the illumination because of its reflective surface. On the other hand, there’s the TangoBlackPlus, which creates a beautiful color contrast as well as protects the lamp’s surface. The lower end of the lamp has a special fitting, where the holding element can be connected, making it easy to be mounted. The cocoon lamp has been designed and printed completely by using 3D CAD program in one shot. Each lamp is custom-made (printed) using the Objet Polymer Technology, which makes it all the more unique in nature. This is a perfect example of the relation between contemporary interior designing and technology.

A great way to recycle old books (or you can print your own stuff if you want), these DIY photo lamps charm with their wee glow. And when you think that all you need is a pair of scissors, sticky tape, a sharp knife and a set of those little battery powered tea light’s, it’s even more amazing to see the end result.

Oh and one more thing. Not sure what you think, but I guess it’s a great thing to do with your kids if you want to spend some time together doing something really useful. Right?

From the inside, the LED illuminates the lamp with a gentle glow that brings a mysterious and serene ambience to the whole room, with its subtle glow. The energy efficient LED lamp is a treat for the eyes, as well as your touch. The three-way touch-sensitive dimmer, called the “touch ring”, lets you adjust the luminosity according to your preference. Owing to the LED’s small size, it is possible to hide it in the centre and avoid glares. The lamp is available in three cool colours, pink, orange and aqua, which can be combined to get great variations of beautiful lighting. Visit Qisdesign website for more details about the Aurelia lamp.

These floor lamps are available in a range of adjustable-height bases featuring a variety of finishes, topped with a selection of attractive lampshades. The available varieties in the lampshades are named piedecoq, redstars, camouflage, purplemisc, corkupine, blackswan, and green grass among others. Covered by a variety of embellishments to make it look attractive, the lamps can be decked out in a variety of colors, materials and textures to suit any style preference. Head here if  want one of these?

The alluring chandelier reminds oneself of a luminescent organism levitating freely in a dark space. The light source used is LED, which is important in bringing out the feel of the chandelier; it is also cheaply available and is very energy efficient. Smolíková bagged the National award for Outstanding Student Design for her project. No wonders, actually, with the award being given to this project, it’s totally worth it. Who would disagree?

Inspired by the large forests surrounding Magnor Glassverk’s offices, the Skog series (Skog meaning “forest”) combines different sizes, shapes and colors to shape a beautiful display or you can use only one of the lamps for a bold statement. As the lamps come in different sizes, the organic look seems to be captured once you put several pieces together. The Skog Lamps allow you to make some subtle cosmetic changes in the way a corner of your home looks.

The material used for making the fixtures is called ‘Nebulite’ that gives it the moon-like textured look. Coincidentally, this Sci-fi looking material also shares its name with the “Transformers Nebulite” (a metal found in the planet Nebulos according to the series), that accounts for its overall Sci-fi appeal. The collection name ‘Luce Liquida’ stands for liquid light in English and it’s incredible how the Laser carved label works as the intensity switch. The lamps in the collection come in various sizes, shapes and colors, and look great in groups as well as solo. For more on this unique and eccentric collection, check out the In-Es website.

These unconventional lamps may look odd at first, but yet they are so charming in a fun and youthful way that unites the weirdness with the archetypal form of lamps. The cool collection comprises of four beautiful lamps featuring a poodle, a greyhound, pelican, and a bulldog! The playful lamps come in a couple of hues that will add a feel of delight, fascination and wit to the interiors of your homes. So which lamp would you like as a pet animal?

Let’s get straight to the point; you could go for fluorescent lighting. You need a reason? We will give you three.

• One: full-size fluorescent lamps have four times greater capacity to convert electricity into lights than an average incandescent lamps
• Two: they have longer life than the incandescent light
• Three: they are environment friendly.

Do you want your kitchen to be bright? Of course, working in the kitchen necessitates bright light, and fluorescent light could be your magic solution. Also, fluorescent lights under the cabinets give that cool ambience if you want bright, but not too much overhead light.

It would be wise to opt for fluorescent recessed lighting for your general lighting, mounted on the tops of upper cabinets, around the perimeter of a skylight shaft-concealed from direct view, or other indirect applications.

Also today’s fluorescent lights come with electronic control gear that eliminates the buzzing and flickering completely. So you are one reason down to opt against it.

Simply said, fluorescent lighting is lively and brilliant, and a great option to consider if you are not in live with the dark. There are fluorescent light fixtures of varying shapes and sizes for you to choose from. Put them in the right place and see the magic.

Whereas, the Glass Links chandelier by Z Gallerie is a combination of 230 interchangeable glass links that offers limitless possibilities to design it- small and full or long and wiry; symmetric or free-form; or maybe any eye-catching design that can be formed from the links. Then there is the Hope Chandelier fromItalyby Luceplan that is highly reflective and in a class-of-its-own; or the contrasting Ice Chandelier from ABC Carpet & Home, that’s chic, urbane and minimalistic, but equally stunning. Take a look at the pictures and tell us which one of these would you like to own?