Due to some changes in our living situation, we're currently making some changes to our living space. Our latest project has been replacing the large white paper lantern above the bed with this new fixture - a grouping of 24 small paper lanterns hung together.
Look!: Our New Bedroom Light Fixture
We picked up the orange and red lanterns at Michael's on sale a month or so ago for $0.22 each, bringing the grand total of this in under $6. Yes, it's a little red-light-special at night, but since we have three other (white) light sources in the room we've decided we don't mind. And, most importantly, we think it's pretty fun.
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Cute - It looks like Salmon Roe...
view bepsf's profile
They look like purple and orange grapes! I think it's awesome.
view lurker2209's profile
So whimsical. I like.
view dpunjabi's profile
I laughed when I saw this. Very cute and cheerful.
view hessilou's profile
That's GREAT! You are so clever.
view Lisa Hunter (Montreal)'s profile
totally dig this. a friend of mine had put together something similar to that at her old place. one question though, how do prevent the paper lanterns from catching fire? I'm assuming the bulb can get pretty hot.
view lunatig's profile
fun! will you paint the walls white for more contrast? this room seems really "squash colors" saturated.
view kimg924's profile
OH MY GOD I LOVE THIS ROOM! It makes me miss my orange and pink room. :(
The light reminds me of little sea creatures. The weird ones... I have no idea what they're called, hehe.
view sparkle's profile
Super cute. How do you have them strung together and rigged up? And does it pose any safety concerns?
view PhillyLass's profile
Is this a fire hazard?
view Julia at Living Luxely's profile
Thanks guys! There's a 60 watt CFL bulb nestled in the middle, which stays cool to the touch so no fire hazard. I'll do a close up later this week to show how I strung them.
view Elizabeth's profile
how are they connected? I would love to see a photo with the light turned on.
view charlenemcbride's profile
I like this so much - I adore paper lanterns and this is such a cute idea!
view La loca's profile
Salmon roe - hee hee!
I like it. What are you going to do with the drapes?
view LilyC's profile
Really like this!
view catspajamas's profile
i love your orange coverlet. where did you get that please? :)
view animalhouze's profile
This is adorable! I love it!
view michpc's profile
great! :-) i would love a pic with them "on" ...
view maike's profile
This looks great, and I love that it didn't cost a lot either.
view suzy8track's profile
It gives the room a very sunny, playful feel. I would also like to see a picture with them turned on.
view Esther414's profile
hmmm this looks really cheap.
view closer's profile
it looks like a bunch of helium balloons that have floated to the ceiling waiting for someone to pull down. with nothing else around it, it looks a little stark, like it's just...there. BAM! here's a bunch of lanterns.
view Pistachio's profile
What an odd choice. The room is simple with good colors and then this cheap-looking "thing" hanging from the ceiling. Take it down and re-think.
view melanee's profile
Really fun! show us a pic of them with the light turned on, please!
view sporkyspice's profile