Shine Lab Pendant Lights

I am loving these moroccan inspired pendant lights. They are from ShineLabs in the US, so really unsure about shipping and cable compatibility for Australian standards.

Beacon Lighting 'Trinidad' pendants are similar, but really don't have the same look do they? If anyone know where these can be sourced in Australia, give us a shout. Much appreciated!

Guest Post : Inspired by the constellations

I am very enthusiastic to post the first 'guest post' here at PQID by Joanna from Arcadian Lighting. An amazing online lighting source at which she writes a great blog.

Hi there! I’m Joanna, a blogger for Arcadian Lighting. They are the premier online source for Pendant Lights, wall sconces, and lighting fixtures for the interior and exterior of the home. I’m thrilled to be posting on Private Quarters today.

My topic? Decor inspired by the constellations.

The Big Dipper, Leo the Lion and the Southern Cross are just a few of the constellation names astronomers, farmers and philosophers have come up with to make stars of the night time sky easier to distinguish. On a clear, dark night, the human eye can see over 1000 stars! To enjoy the stars indoors, here are a few ideas to inspire.

A framed antique sky atlas of the constellations creates a focal point as it dresses the wall above a vignette in a dining room.

Starburst mirrors in differing sizes cover the wall of a dining nook creating a lovely focal point. In contrast to the celestial display, the room’s other elements are quite earthy.

A formal sitting room has its ceiling covered in twinkling stars and a blue sky. A mirrored border at the top of the wall reflects the scene. A more brilliant light fixture would be lovely in this space.

An eclectic living room gets a starry touch with two large silver stars flanking the weathered armoire.

A modern artist’s space boasts a wall filled with differing size stars for a fun look. A blue wall would also be quite nice in this space.

A children’s room gets a smattering of stars and a quarter moon across the wall. This would be a perfect place for reading the bedtime story “Goodnight, Moon”.

In lovely contrast to all-white surroundings, this clever clawfoot tub takes centre stage with its hand-painted version of a starry night.

Metallic stars in gold, silver and pink hang above a beautiful tablescape set for a wedding party. It would be especially lovely if the stars encased tiny lighting fixtures to add an extra glow for a warm ambiance.

What do think of these celestial interiors? Leave us comments below and be sure to stop by our website for more inspiration on ceiling lights, chandeliers, and lighting fixtures for every room in your home!

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6 of the Best : Lamps

Some rooms wouldn't be complete if they did not have lamps: bedrooms, living and lounge rooms. Factors to consider are colour, texture and size. Consider the rest of the furniture in the room, is it dark with brass or gold fittings or light and bright with silver fittings. Ensure your lamp choices reflect this.

Ensure that your lamp shade fabric choice compliments the existing soft furnishings in the room; bedspread, cushions and throws or in the lounge room consider the material on your sofa, chairs and window furnishings.

Top Tips:

• Lamps with frosted glass shades bring a warm glow into a room.
• Always position a lamp so it is within reach to turn on and off and so it is easily moved if required
• A lamp which is too small can make a space look too sparse, and on the contrary, a lamp which is too large can make a space look too small and squishy.
• Lamps always look good in a 'twin set'. Check out a post about this here.
• Lamp shades and bases can always be changed as your interior styles develop.
• Only place a soft globe into a lamp so it creates an intimate light.

Here are a few of my faves.

Beacon Lighting. I LOVE the colour combination in this base.

Inside Avenue. Gorgeous base colour - remember the shade is easily changed if white is not your preference. This would make a perfect bedside lamp.

Inside Avenue. I love the heaviness of this lamp. Perfect match with leather and wooden furniture with a neutral colour palette. Coastal and country interiors are a perfect base.

Inside Avenue. A Gorgeous lamp perfect for bedroom or living room. A twin set of this lamp would look stunning on a side board.

Inside Avenue. This is my fave due to it's amazing texture and neutral colour. It is so versatile, will work in any room of the home and will pare well with timber, white or coloured furniture pieces. 

Laura Ashley. A feminine style lamp, perfect for a beauty dresser or bedside lamp.

Beacon Lighting Sale

Lighting Sales beg me to come fourth and spend money. Beacon Lighting is having a grand winter sale with 30% off your second light. Whoo hoo! Don't need much more encouragement than that.

A few bargain stand-out items:

Rassino Amber glass trio-pendant $199. Makes $139.30 for your second!!!

Medina cage bulb pendants. Large size 46cm diameter $389. Makes $272.30 for your second!!

Get to it people!

Cool Lighting

Some rooms wouldn't be the same without their lighting centre-pieces. Here are some cool ones I discovered this morning.

This round pendant is reminiscent of a cloud with the help of soft sheepskin throws and swan decor. The all-white wall and ceiling base and the positioning of the pendant above the table sees it hang as a dream-like cloud.

This pendant light adds an element of difference to a monochrome colour palette. I love the brass tube style globe covers. This style of pendant light works well because there is a lot of pattern and shape going on in this room.

A twin set of soft industrial style pendants. I doubt these lights would have the same effect if they were painted in silver, white or black, the pop of yellow makes the frame stand-out and shows off the large drop bulb inside.

I adore these art-deco style silver baubles. Kinda look like big bubbles from a kids bubble maker. The position over the dining table makes for intimate dining.

 

W.O.W. I wouldn't want to be the one to have to clean it, but it looks amazing. Thousands of coin-shaped pieces of shell are hung from dainty chain-link to create an orb shaped chandelier. The globe sits snuggled in the centre of the huge shell orb. This would project a gorgeous soft light and the coin-shaped shells would cast a peaceful pattern around the room. 

This pendant is as much a room feature as it is a light. The black colour projects a slight masculine vibe and and the spiky arms create a bold shape.  Positioned over a work-desk means they mean business. I love the additional miniature spiky orbs they have planted around the room tying in the magnificence of the pendant.

I adore the beachy, laid-back vibe of this beaded pendant. Love the combined colours of turquoise and lime it brightens up the whole room.

This french provincial style glass and metal orb hangs beautifully above the kitchen island bench. Rather ran being a directional down light (which most pendants hung over kitchen benches can be) this one would light up the whole room. I love the ornate pattern running around the metal circumference of the orb.

Crystal chandelier in the bathroom? Why not. It pares perfectly with champagne and bubbles.

This vintage style glass orb hung over a dining table adds an element of antiquity to an otherwise bold and new room. I love the pattern it casts onto the ceiling.



Seeing Double

Table lamps are effective when they are set in matching pairs. 

Nursery Ideas

I love doing baby rooms. It doesn't have to be full of babyish, commercial paraphenalia. You will be spending a lot of time in this room too - create a room you can enjoy as well as your baby!



Little Boys Room

While I was recently searching for inspiration for my friends 5 year old daughters room here, I came across heaps of ideas for a little boys room. Boys spaces needn't be blue, blue and blue. Work in other colours of greys, whites, reds and yellow, some great lighting, storage solutions. If you steer clear of the Peter Rabbit bunting and a baby-ish colour palette, the room will grown with your son.



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