Bubbles chandeliers create an atmosphere of playful wonder in any space

As kids, we would often find joy and fun in some of the simplest things. Bubbles, for example, would send children into a fit of giggles as they try to chase and maybe pop these ephemeral spheres. As such, bubbles and similar shapes have always been used to portray such a childlike sense of wonder and bliss, employed in media, art installations, and even interior designs. The gentle yet mesmerizing play of light on a bubble’s reflective surface, however, is a seemingly perfect metaphor for artistic lighting. And that is exactly what this collection of hanging lights tries to offer, bringing the innocence and beauty of childhood memories to elevate the mood in any room or space.

Designer: Brand van Egmond

It’s both a tragedy as well as a deep message that some of the most beautiful things in nature are short-lived, from rainbows to butterflies to bubbles. Whether occurring naturally or made through soapy machinations, bubbles have always delighted the eyes and hearts of all ages. Recreating those blissful feelings indoors has become the mission of many bubble-inspired designs that mostly hang from the ceiling. But if you’ll be dangling something from that height, why not turn it into a chandelier or pendant lamp as well?

That’s precisely what the Bubbles lighting collection brings to the table, or rather to your room. As if floating in the air, the chandeliers and hanging lamps attach orbs of varying sizes to a metal frame of twisting and bending rods that give the fixture a more natural form, almost like branches of a tree. Even with this design alone, the piece of structural art is already ornamental and eye-catching, adding accents that will undoubtedly be a conversation starter for your visitors.

Once the lights are turned on, however, the entire space transforms into an almost magical atmosphere. The lamps cast a warm glow on the area, and the lights bounce against each other, creating a symphony of reflections that truly mesmerize the eyes. Not all the spheres contain lighting elements, so there is a bit of variation and randomness in each group. After all, not all bubbles are created equal even in real life.

The Bubbles collection also comes in different forms, with Swirl offering a more compact arrangement that you can use in smaller spaces or as a group. Flow, as the name implies, takes a longer horizontal form, as if the bubbles were flowing across the air. Whether used in a living room, above a dining space, or as mood lighting for restaurants, these bubble-inspired hanging lights will make you daydream and long for those happy, innocent moments of childhood when every little thing inspired awe, wonder, and joy.

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This Hanging Basket Chair Is Volcanic

Relax in the comfort of your own volcano. Sort of. Not that volcanoes are comfortable. The Ibis Volcanic Basalt Hanging Basket Chair is a handmade chair that’s made from natural resin and volcanic basalt fiber.

That pair of natural materials is super durable, and will look awesome inside or outside your home. The chair hangs from the ceiling, which is perfect because you will feel like you are playing that kid’s game where the floor is made of hot lava. It is the perfect way to incorporate a little bit of nature into your home.

It’s literally much cooler than a chair made of lava. It also pairs nicely with a lava lamp. Okay, I’ll stop.

[via The Gadget Flow]

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Fragment: Dubai’s Unidentified Flying Light Fixture

Nope, this isn’t a UFO, it’s a functional modern art installation that was installed in the atrium of the Level Shoe District, a 96,000 sq. ft. footwear emporium, situated within the Dubai Mall. Of course, something this extravagant would only be in a shoe store in Dubai.

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The sculpture, called “Fragment” is a 25-foot-high structure composed of 421 octahedron frames. It was developed by United Visual Artists, and the entire framework was designed to channel light downwards from the glass ceiling above to illuminate the interior during the daytime. When it’s dark, the structure also casts light from hundreds of integrated fluorescent tubes.

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It’s definitely an impressive lighting fixture, if you can call it that, though I wouldn’t want to have to change a bulb in it when it burns out.

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[via designboom]

Bamboo Cat Radiator Bed

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Cats (and gadget bloggers) love a nice warm cozy place to curl up. Your radiator is warm. Boom, why not hang a cat bed off the radiator? Boom, done. This Jolly Moggy Bamboo Cat Bed is a little roll up bed that hangs on your radiator. Unfortunately US cat lovers, I can only find it for sale here on Amazon UK but hold the phones, I did find this: Ware Double Fleece Hang-N-Hammock Small Pet Sleeper Bamboo Cat Radiator Bed which I think you could rig up to hang on a radiator too. (hat tip, or should we say cat tip to modern cat)

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For All Your STUFF!

Ever wished you had one central place to throw all your stuff when you walk in the door? Here’s one super simple solution! The Clip Tree isn’t your average coat rack – there are not only different hooks for your jacket or umbrella, but trays for your phone, keys or any other trinkets. Better yet, the clippable pieces can be repositioned or mixed and matched exactly how you need. Get it here!

Designer: Matthew Plumstead

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Grand Trunk Hammock Sleeping Bag Wraps You Up, Keeps You Warm at Night

When I think of hammocks, I’m reminded of the cool, summer afternoons I spent just lazing away in my backyard. When I think of sleeping bags, I remember the few but memorable camping trips I went to with my dad, uncle, and some naughty cousins. Now put the two together and try to think of what you’ll end up with.

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If you answered with the Grand Trunk Hammock-Compatible Sleeping Bag, then you’ve hit the bull’s eye. These are basically sleeping bags with a special slot where a hammock can pass through, so you can sleep in utmost comfort and relaxation.

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This will do wonders for your back, since you won’t be lying flat down onto the hard ground anymore. And since it keeps you up off the ground, you’ll be further away from creepy crawlies while you rest.

The Grand Trunk Hammock Sleeping Bag is available for sale online for $179.99 (USD).

[via LikeCool]