Call it minimalist glam, luxe rough or golden industrial... but to me, this geometric pendant project by Weekday Carnival is do-it-yourself perfection.
Inspired by the many costlier versions on the market, Riikka Kantinkoski, the Finnish creative behind Weekday Carnival, decided to create her own golden pendant lamp using metal tubing from the hardware store and the fantastic-in-its-own-right Base lamp from Nud. The result is a celebration of simplicity - one that deftly plays up the contrast between raw, organic concrete and glowing, brushed metal. (I'd love to see what kind of shadows it casts!)
To find out exactly how Riikka did it, visit Weekday Carnival: DIY Geometric Lampshade.
(Image: Weekday Carnival)
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I will never understand the point of bare lightbulbs with wire shapes around them. Shades are supposed to diffuse or direct light, protecting your eyes from the bare bulb. Wire squiggles don't do any of that.
You know, writers and contributors do occasionally get tired of the negativity.
I think it has a great elegance about it.
I love this light, very elegant.
@Patrick (the other one), that isn't limited to this site. If you give someone a platform like this comment section does, people will express their opinions.
I have a background in the design industry and in school the most important part of a project was the presentation by me and then the design critique by my professors and fellow students. People here who want to be designers should also be able to take constructive criticism and easily identify the criticism that isn't so constructive.
Solves the problem of crooked lampshade.
aka, Here, look what we did with these dry cleaning hangers.
I think it looks great. Lampshades are not only for difusing the light, but also for looks. In some places and depending on the kind of bulb you don't need a shade, but still want something pretty, this is great for those ocassions.
Not my cup o' tea but i can see how it would rock in the right setting.
There is a difference between constructive criticism and just being rude. If you wouldn't say it to someone's face then maybe you should pause and think for a minute before you post it on a blog.
I like it. I would like to make one but the DIY insturctions aren't very detailed.
Duane, I went to four years of art school (yay, RISD!), and part of what I learned was that "critique" was not necessarily a negative thing.
And/or, what Tara77 said.
I do agree that as a piece of sculpture, it can be a wicked cool. But a naked incandescent bulb is not an attractive way to light a room. In fact, it can be quite horrible. Although that is negative, it is also great advice. Some of the best design lessons are all about learning what NOT to do. I put this in that "what not to do" category if you're looking for lighting. If your goal is floating sculpture, well.. that's another thing...
I think this looks great. I also think a naked incandescent bulb can absolutely be an attractive way to light a room. In a low wattage, it can put off a nice glow. It's not going to "light up the room," but I doubt this is the goal with this piece. It can make a nice accent.
Also, haters gonna hate. The anonymity of the internet, whatcha gonna do.
I think this looks great. I also think a naked incandescent bulb can absolutely be an attractive way to light a room. In a low wattage, it can put off a nice glow. It's not going to "light up the room," but I doubt this is the goal with this piece. It can make a nice accent.
Also, haters gonna hate. The anonymity of the internet, whatcha gonna do.
Not something I would want in my home, but I can see how it would look great in the right setting.
Ugh.