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There has been a lot written about the Phillips LED light bulb, to be sure, but unfortunately a lot of that information focused on the cost of the bulb rather than on the environmental impact that it could possibly have and the overall benefit to the consumer and the planet. So, rather than sit here and debate whether or not the new LED bulb is too expensive let’s instead take a look at some facts and figures that will show the actual impact th… Read more

Looking for a fascinating modern outdoor lighting system to adorn your patio, perfect lawn or any other part of your landscaped garden? Well, today’s inspiration is an outdoor lamp named Sponge and designed by Miguel Angel García Belmonte.     “There is a new light. No dazzles. No marks. Not even corpuscles or lumens. It is a warm and porous light, coming from the hand made pottery piece skin. Sponge consists on a clay sphe… Read more

When searching for new and interesting lighting I came across two interesting wall mounted lamps designed by Giles Godwin-Brown. The first one is Nepa Lamp, described by its creator as a ” two-dimensional lamp silhouette that seamlessly transforms into a fully functioning three-dimensional task lamp.” The wall-mounted 6 ft high lamp was built out of conventional materials – birch plywood with stainless steel and aluminum details – with the help o… Read more

The people of Estiluz have brought back playful lighting with their balloon lamps. Even though these designs were particularly envisioned for kids, no one says you can not have one. Why not take advantage of the original design of these balloon lamps and place them in the lounge area or the living room of a family home? You can have a single model, but choosing to place three or four Estiluz balloon lamps could prove to be a good idea as well. Th… Read more