There is absolutely no reason to have bad looking outdoor lighting when companies like Foscarini are around. The "Havana" series of contemporary outdoor lighting features a floor and hanging lamp that is sleek and unobtrusive to its surroundings, and is exhibited in the design collection of the Museum of Modern Art (MOMA) in New York. Designer Jozeph Forakis added a lacquered or chrome metal base and stem with a satin-finish polyethylene diffuser for an all weather lighting option that uses 1x60W type bulb. Diameter: 23cm Height: 170cm $609 (Floor Lamp) Diameter: 23cm Height: 370cm max $469 USD (Hanging Lamp) Ships in 4-6 weeks Visit Gabriel Ross for an authentic collection of indoor and outdoor lighting with a modern theme.
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The Zen home decorating look is quite recognizable as its design influence follows a regimented sense of colors, shapes, style, and flair. Here is a nice Japanese table lamp that can compliment other home furnishings in that decorating arena. The frame, base, and finial are constructed of iron rubbed with a bronze finish. The center piece is opaque glass that is hand painted making each table lamp a bit unique. The lamp can accommodate up to a 150 watt bulb and has a three-way switch making it practical as a reading lamp. Measurements: 7 ½" x 15" x 32". Price: $129. Buy product: here.
Flag floor lamps from Cattelan Italia derive their design inspiration from flags. The interesting aspects of flags are the many shapes that they take on due to wind and weather conditions. The floor lamps have a great looking curve in the way that the base moves towards the lamp shade. The shade itself has been modernized to give it a little extra over a traditional shaped shade. Via.
Contemporary lighting can really brighten up a place in more ways that one and you don't have to spend a fortune to achieve a really good look. This multi-colored mosaic chandelier is a perfect example of reasonably priced contemporary lighting with glass shades that create an eclectic but classic look. The "Mosaic" collection from FunkyLights.com also has matching pendants, ceiling, wall lamps, vanity lights, floor, and table lamps. 55.5" h x 41" w (8) 40 Watt S-type Incl. $199
Some home decorators enjoy the theme of crystal throughout the house. An often overlooked accessory is the crystal lamp when using this motif. Pier crystal lamps from Restoration Hardware are an elegant example of this type of accent lighting. I like the fact that they are not too ornate and that their shape is very simple. Many versions on the market are too decorative and distort the balance of a living room for example, where too much attention is drawn to a single accessory. Price: $299-$399. Product: here.
