Lamps

This lamp is going to be all about lighting,

My first lamp is a DIY lamp that I found on www.seventeen.com!

PARISIAN BOUDOIR:What you'll need: One can of spray paint primer (find it at a local hardware store) One can of hot pink spray paint and one can of light pink spray paint Two pairs of fishnet stockings—you will use only one, but it’s a good idea to have an extra on hand in case the first pair rips! Fabric glue One yard of thin, hot pink velvet ribbon Three yards of medium-width light pink velvet ribbon Newspapers and plastic covering to shield the floor and walls of the area where you’ll be working

How to make it:

1. Spray the entire lamp base (but not the underneath part where the cord connects) with one coat of primer. Wait about 30 minutes until it’s dry, then, spray paint the lamp base the hot pink color. Wait about 15 minutes for it to dry, then apply a second coat.
2. Spray paint the lampshade the light pink color. Wait about 15 minutes for it to dry, then apply a second coat.
3. Take the fishnet stockings and wrap the widest part over the entire shade. (This is the part that would normally cover your torso if you were wearing them!) Once you’ve pulled the waistband down over the shade and covered it with the tights so that there is even spacing of the diamond pattern throughout, cut the top part that is still attached to the tights with plenty of room to spare (at least six inches). Glue the bottom waistband inside the shade, and pull the top part of the cut-off tights inside the lamp and glue it neatly around the edge of the shade. Let dry for one hour.
4. Trim both outer edges of the lampshade with the wider light pink velvet ribbon by gluing in place with the fabric glue. Let dry 30 minutes.
5. Make a small bow with the thin hot pink velvet and attach it to the bottom trimming with fabric glue. Using scissors, trim any excess pantyhose visible past the light pink ribbon on the top of the shade.

I really like this lamp because it is bright and fun!

Lamps are some of the most important part of design because without good lighting how you design your room really doesn't matter. Lighting is something that really helps set the mood of a room. Darker lighting can make a room feel more mysterious or romantic but brighter lighting can make a room feel fun and awake. Lighting is crucial to all interior design.

The next thing I am going to talk about is candle holders because they are another type of lighting. The first candle holder I am going to talk about it from Ikea and it is from the HERRÄNG line and is designed by Anne Nilsson. This candle holder is very fun and young so it would be great for college students or people who have very modern taste. I also like this lamp because it is very bright and eye catching. Though I listed reasons why I like this lamp I personally wouldn't buy it. But if you would like to purchase it it costs $19.99.

The next set of candle holders are also from Ikea, in the MJÖNÄS and are designed by Matz Borgström. These candle holders are in packages of 3 and they have 3 different colour per package. In one package they have pink, magenta and red and in the second package they have two different shades of blue and a green. Each package costs $3.99. I really like these candle holders just because they are really cute and small but at the same time they are bright and colourful.

The last candle holder is also from Ikea, part of the BLOMSTER and is designed by P Amsell/B Wesslander. I don't know if I really like this lamp but I chose it because it is one of the more sophisticated options. This product is made out of pure glass. This isn't really my style but it is something you may find in an adult's house. If you like this candle holder it costs $19.99.