Category: Columbia County Living

Light Emitting Wallpaper

Wallpaper has come a long way in recent years. Once considered by many to be a decorating don’t this paint alternative has become a real designer do. Check out this Light Emitting Wallpaper that, when switched on, creates stunning moving works of art made out of lights embedded in the paper itself. When off, the walls look as if they are covered in plain wallpaper.

This illuminating product was created by Dutch designer Jonas Samson. Unfortunately, we don’t have any details such as price and availability because it is still just a concept.

 

Now That’s A Bright Idea

At first glance, the Bright Blind sounds like a cheesy frat-house wall hanging but think about the opportunities such a device would provide if you were decorating a basement or interior room.


Designed by Makoto Hirahara and Hisakazu Nabeshima for Studio Mongoose, a Japanese design collective, the Bright Blind hangs on a wall and relies on electroluminescent sheets to provide backlighting that simulates daylight. The light is controlled (dimmed or brightened) by twisting the hanging rod just as you would to open or close normal blinds.

No word yet on whether this prototype will ever see the light of day (sorry, I couldn’t resist). You can create a low-tech version by hanging a mirror on the wall then covering it with blinds and surrounding the whole thing with curtains. The mirror will reflect the light in the room and if tilted properly the blinds will really create the effect of filtering sunlight.

– Jeff

Happy Thanksgiving!

Say what you will about Martha Stewart but there is no denying, she can always be counted on to deliver creative and design-savvy solutions for any occasion. Take a look at these creative containers for leftover desserts.

Now aren’t you embarrassed that you’ve been sending your guests home with Tupperware or plain bags? Don’t worry, Martha has provided the instructions here on her website.

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Design Inspirations

I’m all for taking inspiration from classic works of literature but this Fall Of The Damned lamp from designer Luc Merx, is a little too creepy for me.


The chandelier is inspired by Dante’s Inferno, the epic poem about the decent into hell. With a price tag of $45,000, this illuminating work of art doesn’t stand a snowball’s chance in hell of ever appearing in my home.