A life free from cords congregating behind your sofa, along the floor and everywhere else you can imagine? We should all be so lucky. You may not be able to deck your entire home in cordless bliss, but there are just some places where cords can be unsightly, not to mention dangerous. Anywhere in your home that you can eliminate safety hazard is a step in the right direction. You may also be surprised by the many different styles, colors and options that are available as rechargeable or battery operated cordless lamps.
Light panels are an immediate eye catcher in any room, not to mention a space saving miracle. These cordless lamps are actually flat, square panels that hang on the wall and light up in a myriad or colors, or in white only. This can actually solve more than one interior design problem, as you may have several blank walls you just don’t know what to do with. It’s often hard to find a light to hang on a wall because you have the cord hanging down, or you have to wire it into the wall directly. Cordless light panels are the perfect solution, especially for apartment and home renters that aren’t able to install permanent light fixtures.
Cordless lamps are spectacular in a child’s room, both for the fun colors and designs, as well as the safety aspect. Children, especially very young ones, may be curious to know what that cord sticking out of the wall does, followed immediately by the curiosity of what else they can fit in that hole. Stick cordless touch lamps in several places on the walls of the room. The child can simply press down on the light and turn it on. For young children, this is an accomplishment they might not have otherwise been able to do with a light switch or floor lamp twice as tall as they are.
Other cordless lamps are fun novelty light fixtures that are great at parties. What would your friends think if you presented them with a bottle of champagne on ice inside a glowing ice bucket? They serve a dual purpose by keeping your champagne warm and lighting up a table as a glowing centerpiece. These are great for weddings, especially if your theme is more fun and less frill. These lamps can go anywhere in your house and usually have to be recharged once a week or so, depending on how often you use it. Most importantly, you don’t have to worry about unsightly cords that can get caught up on everything, including your feet!
By: Mark Clifton
Archive for December, 2009
Cordless Lamps Offer A Safe Alternative To Lighting Your Toddler’s Bedroom
December 30th, 2009Lighting – Things to Consider Before You Buy
December 29th, 2009
When we think of home decorating, quite often we think of furniture and color schemes. Equally as important when decorating the home is that we consider lighting; the selection we make in lighting is crucial to both décor and function within our space.
You want your lighting to bring out the best decorative features of your home. You want your lighting to allow you to function in your home in practical ways at the same time. Here are a few things to consider when purchasing lighting:
How well is the space lit naturally? What do you spend your time doing in this particular space? Are there objects in the space that you want highlighted? Is your space outfitted for the type of lighting you want; are outlets easily accessed?
Once you have a general feel for the type of function your lighting will serve, then you’ll have a better understanding of what type of light fixtures your space requires and desires.
If you’re interested in overhead lighting, there are several types of ceiling fixtures that serve a variety of functions.
Chandeliers generally serve to provide the sole source of lighting in the room. They’re also often highly ornate fixtures, designed to bring out the room’s décor scheme. Chandeliers come in a variety of sizes, but are still generally reserved for larger rooms without a home. If you’re looking for overhead lighting for a smaller space, or for lighting that serves to light only a portion of the room, then you might consider pendant lighting. Pendants are excellent for lighting a limited space, and can be particularly useful for providing functional lighting in areas like the kitchen. If you’re seeking to provide general lighting for a small room, you might also consider flush mounts or decorative semi-flush mounts.
Table lamps and floor lamps add décor and lighting to smaller areas, or spaces that have ample natural light. Sconces are also an option to provide decorative lighting in areas such as hallways where only dim lighting is required.
While your lighting options may seem limitless, keep in mind functionality as much as décor; you’ll find that once you know what you need in lighting, what you want in lighting will become much clearer.
By: Jessica Monta
Anta Lighting is a Good Home Decor
December 28th, 2009
Lighting up your home comes in automatically when you are thinking of home décor ideas. Once you have purchased the other necessary décor such as furniture, wall art, carpets, tapestry and others you can concentrate on buying the necessary lighting and accessories for your home. Contemporary lighting solutions are expansive and contain things like LED lights, OLED lights, sconces, table lamps, chandeliers, ceiling lights and ornamental lights. There are a few prominent and popular brands who sell designer lights which are also aesthetically pleasing and act as wall décor. One of these brands is Anta lighting.
Anta lighting is a German company headed by Gertrud Kracht which has established a name for itself in the last 25 years. This brand creates light fixtures and decorative lights in association with young designers that make your home look impressive. Their collection includes floor lamps, wall lamps, table lamps, and ceiling fixtures. This brand is a forerunner in the group of modern European design lighting. The materials primarily used for Anta lighting include aluminum, nickel, and matte chrome in a combination of opaque acrylic. These lamps are designed in such a manner that they not only illuminate a room but also help in setting the perfect mood, be it for a party or a lazy evening at home. It creates an aura that brightens up the dull grey world around and makes you feel happy and relaxed.
About the designs
One of the popular designs of Anta lighting is the Calmetta Pendant Lamp. This lamp shade is a combination of aluminum colored metal and white translucent acrylic. It is available with an extra weight for adjusting the height if required and has been designed by Rolf Heide. Another prominent design is the Sino Ceiling Lamp which is made from satin chrome matte metal and acrylic panels. Designed by Jurg Fontana this lamp uses the acrylic panels for both direct and indirect lighting. The ZAC Swing Arm Wall Lamp is another innovative lamp designed by Frank Oehring. It has a satin chrome finish frame which has sections designed to provide light in a variety of directions. The other prominent lamps include the Anta Spoon light, Anta Nola light, Da Yan lamp, and the Juni Halogen Suspension light.
Anta lighting manufacturers maintain high quality standards and create lights with precision and care. These lights look beautiful even when used during the day, simply as an ornament to the wall.If you have purchased Anta lighting for your home, you can be assured that you have a quality product in your possession right now.
By: Kathleen Chester
