Some might shrug off interiors that uses neon lights as merely theoretical design or chide its existence as a parodiable furniture version of "Pimp My Ride." But, I disagree. There is nothing in neon's inherent form that makes it impractical. In fact, placing lights around or under furniture makes sense. It provides illumination without the need for lamps or overhead lights (handy for midnight snack time) and, it highlights the details and contours of fine design. I challenge the idea that neon lights are fundamentally tacky. We're inclined to see it as a cheap, only by association with its public use in bars and liquor stores. We should think beyond these associations and establish an opinion based on the material's inherent qualities. I think neon is vivid and atmospheric. What about you?
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The green bed/bathroom is pretty bad ass...this post will probably get a lot of hate though:(
Like the return of red and black, neon strikes me as being a return to the '80s. Not good in either case!
The third is the best, but I think the second one wouldn't work unless the tv were on with that or a similar screensaver... I guess it depends how energy-efficient the tv is. On the other hand, if no one's home there's no need for it to be on even for display.
I''ve long been interested in neon art, but these selections aren't doing it for me.
The bergere in the first pic is rather intriguing.....It's perfect for a crackhead with a high sense of style.
Neon on the sides of a chair is somewhat dangerous but still it has that "something".
I'm really feeling the whites and light greens. Pretty ambient. I think it's a nice touch for nighttime, especially on antiquated looking furniture like the first chair.
Sweet! An electric chair for the home!
I'm the first to admit that as a designer I used to find neon ghastly. 2 years ago this mind set began to shift when Louis Vuitton used it in the window displays with black light and neon paint. It was remarkable! Now that LED rope is making the look more feasible, it makes sense to consider it in a design solution. Thanks for the fresh and inspiring examples.
...And I can hardly wait to see TRON.
LED is the way to go for a "Green solution". : )
RGB LED is great once you get a proper controller on it. Most just cycle thru 6 primary colours (and white if you are lucky) - whereas some of the better ones now are letting you set some nice off whites, baby blues etc and SLOWLY transition between them.
I think that neon for home installs is a dead end, particually for obscured lights, LED does it all so much better, without high voltage transformers and the need for silicone insulated high voltage wire, and the resulting dust attraction that happens with the high voltages in place.
Neon furniture isn't really new. Helena Runbinstein made the headlines with her Lucite-&-Neon bed back in the 193Os, and last winter, the thing turned up in a New York antiques gallery. The neon feature was practical, too since the bed's internally glowing headboard eliminated the need for a reading lamp, although there was probably not much reading done in her bedroom.
Tron? I don't care about the story, but I'll be one of the first people in line. You can never have too much neon.
Anybody remember the old Fiorucci store on the top floor of Water Tower Place in Chicago? The place was like a neon heaven, with the only illumination in the place hundreds of multi-colored neon loops & lines & squiggles snaking across the shiny white ceiling. Unfortunately, the crowds that came to gaze at the neon didn't buy the jeans and one day, it was all gone.
80's Nightclub Decor.
my boyfriend is a neon sign maker so i can attest that there is a lot of beauty in having neon in the apartment. however, he keeps trying to hang his vintage beer signs and that's a no go for me!
Fun for a club or hotel in Vegas.
The second picture reminds me of the Big Brother house on Extras.
I think the big problem with neon is the color. If it reflects onto flesh, it makes people look horrible, not a good thing in a home. Underlighting chairs in the right space might look good, but only if there is enough white light to counterbalance the neon.