Les Lampes Plus Chic

With the weather so sunny and warm over the last couple of months I have been racking up a LOAD of photos for you taken during my wandering design walks through Paris.  Today let’s focus on the new lamp collections!

I have a thing with lighting, mainly I think because really it is an accessory.  You can do so much with a room just by adding an amazing light fixture.  It can add interest, fun and in some cases a bit of GLAM.

Here are a few for you to consider found on Boulevard St. Germain in the 5^th arrondissement.

This Roche Bobois lamp of a winding lacquered stair case is very dramatic and would add a lot to any space.  It instantly adds a unique flavor to any blandly decorated beige/grey room.  It’s with pieces like these that help you get away with a very neutral palette without crossing over into the land of boredom.

I love this sweet little side table lamp.  It would be perfect for a bedroom as would add a little sparkle to a lovely, contemporary boudoir.

This lamp is tres cool and the only change in design that takes it from a boring chrome floor lamp with a white shade to a contemporary piece of interest is the SHAPE of the shade.  Funky and modern, it is also a bit practical if you think about it as the shade removes all direct glare from the bulb.

We have all seen a lot of crystal ball, and glass lamp stands over the last few years and though not new still has its appeal.  However, change of shape to the glass stand creates a new look. 

 

Next time you’re out looking for new light pieces, try thinking of them as an accessory and not just as a necessity to light a space.