Archive for July 3rd, 2009

5 Ways to Use Moroccan Lamps to Brighten Your Home

Friday, July 3rd, 2009
Moe Tamani asked:


Moroccan lamps can make quite a difference in your home decor as can all decorative lights. Many designers are surprised at how little attention people pay to home lighting when they are designing their home. Considering the care they take to select and match colors and fabrics and every other home decor element, most people consider lighting as nothing more than an afterthought - yet lighting can create the mood for any room. You can find ambient light when you look at the many styles of Moroccan lamps that are available

You do not have to be from Morocco, nor do you have to have Moroccan home decor theme to appreciate the beauty of Moroccan lamps and lanterns. You can use both to create ambient lighting in your home that will make a significant difference in brightening your home - in more ways than one. While many people think of light as a way to simply lighten up a room, it is also an easy an inexpensive way to get exotic home decor.

Here are 5 beautiful ways you can use Moroccan lamps to brighten your home:

Moroccan Henna Lamps

Moroccan henna lamps will not only add light to your room, but will also create a focal point to any room that they are in. Using these lamps in several different rooms of the house will give an ambiance glow to any room. The henna lamps are a henna colored lampshade in a variety of different styles that allow for decorative lights throughout the rooms. Because these Moroccan lamps feature henna colored shades, they have a warm glow that give off ambient light in your room.

Moroccan Star Lamps

Moroccan lamps in the shapes of stars have been seen in many of the most upscale restaurants and resort areas. You can also use this design in home lighting for any room in your house. These Moroccan lamps make for focal point decorative lamps. They can be hung either from one point on the ceiling or from several points scattered over the ceiling.

Moroccan Wall Sconces

Wall sconces are decorative lights that are flush with the wall and are a light fixture that can really add creative drama to any room in your home. You can check out these Moroccan lamps that can have the light cast down or up when you are seeking to decorate your home with Moroccan lamps.

Moroccan Lanterns

Moroccan lanterns can be found inside the home or outside. You can use these Moroccan lamps in a number of different wants throughout your home. You can either hang them up; allow them to be used against a wall or even as floor lamps. These indoor-outdoor Moroccan lamps make for very decorative lights.

Moroccan Table Lamps

You can find exciting and inviting light when you look for Moroccan lamps for your tables. When it comes to home lighting, Moroccan lamps really make a statement in any room they are in. They have a blend of ethnic culture as well as ambiance to them. There are so many from which to choose and they are not costly at all. No matter what type of Moroccan lamps you choose to light your home, you will be giving not only light, but a sense of exotic decor to your home when you use Moroccan lamps.



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Unique Cane Furniture - Rattan Fibre Lamps

Friday, July 3rd, 2009
Gen Wright asked:


all kinds of home items made from rattan that are often overlooked by homeowners eager to redesign or refurnish their home. The more commonly seen pieces are the large items, like tables, chairs, etc. But there exist an entire array of home accessories that will help enhance the overall design of the house. These items are sometimes so rarely seen that they can be considered unique and exclusive. For example, do you know that they are a wide variety of lamps created from rattan? They are known as fibre lamps because they are made from cane fibre. Here are some sample items that you may want to add to your shopping list.

St Lucas Lamp.

The St Lucas Lamp is made with a combination of fibre and fruit skin. The color is a shiny reddish brown, and at a glance, one may mistake the material as expensive leather. Curvy patterns on the product allows light to shine through, which will cast beautiful patterns in the room.

Sonora Fiber Lamp.

The Sonora Fiber Lamp is available in 3 different sizes - small, medium, and large. It takes on the natural color of the fibre. The shortest stands at 37 inches, and the tallest stands at 49 inches. The size that you want depends on the area that you wish to lit up. You can set a small lamp on a table, or you can buy a large lamp and use it as a standalone light. The patterns are unique and exotic looking.

Oman Lamp.

The Oman Lamp is created with fibre and egg skin. The texture of the skin looks smooth and well polished. The patterns on the lamp is real egg skin. Guests will be puzzled over how this lamp is created. The egg shell is first cracked, and then mixed with cane fibre and special glue. The end result is that the skin is translucent enough to let light pass through to illuminate the surroundings.

Levice Fiber Lamp.

The Levice Fiber Lamp is made with similar materials as the Oman Lamp - fibre and egg skin. But this lamp is much bigger, and is rectangular in shape. The height ranges from 34 inches to 51 inches. This product looks best when it is set in a peaceful environment. Try placing one just outside the balcony.

Denver Fiber Lamp.

The Denver Fiber Lamp is made from fibre and banana leaves. It is shaped like a traditional lantern - oval in shape. You can set it on a table, or you can hang it up. The appearance of this lantern is enhanced by the natural patterns of the banana leaves.

Clemente Fiber Lamp.

The Clemente Fiber Lamp is created solely with cane fibre. The product is beautified with bright colored flowers on the skin. The bright patterns make this the perfect product for a child’s bedroom or playroom. It stands at 42 inches tall, so it’s still considered a relatively small lamp.

Rattan lamps come in a wide variety of shapes and designs. They are affordable, and you can easily find something that suits your needs and personal tastes. Don’t underestimate the ability of these little items to enhance the overall design. They will light up the whole place for you, leaving you with a warm and fuzzy feeling!



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