Patterns in Shadow and Light

This photo from a bedroom designed by Jessica Helgerson got us thinking about light in a whole new way. Who needs wallpaper when your light fixture generates shapes like this? Following are a few fixtures that would do something similar:

• 1 Turn-of-the-century Modern home interior by Jessica Helgerson Interior Design
• 2 pattern-making fixtures by Sha-Do
• 3 Pierced Metal Chandelier from Horchow
• 4 Organic materials are used in these fixtures by Boston's Birch & Willow.
• 5 Moonstruck lights are like little pattern-making machines - wallpaper you can take with you.

Categories: Style, Decorating, Lighting & Fans

Posted by Regina Yunghans

Regina is an architect who lives with her husband and son in Lawrence, KS. As a LEED Accredited Professional and longtime contributor to Apartment Therapy and The Kitchn, her focus is on healthy, sustainable living through design.
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Comments (5)

Is today promote Jessica Helgerson today given that her work is also being spotlighted on The Kitchn? How about spreading the love around a bit?

Beautiful work is beautiful work.

I bought an organza pendant chandelier from Room and Board and it casts the most amazing (unexpected) light patterns on my walls. People always comment on the patterns - they think it is a creative paint job or wallpaper and then I reveal it's the light effect of my chandelier. I love it.

The link to the pendant light is below.
http://www.roomandboard.com/rnb/product/detail.do?productGroup=4241&catalog=type&menuCatalog=room&menuSubcategory=189165

I do love it, too bad most CFLs won't produce such great light. I tried a few different bulbs with a fixture and got the most awesome effects with a clear outdoor bulb.

Especially great for texture and interest in a minimal interior.

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