Bubble lamps beckon

When it comes to home interiors, there are many accessories which play their part in enhancing the theme of the decor. Utilising various lighting fixtures, fancy lights and shades lend their own touch to compliment other themes. One of the unique lamps currently in the market are bubble lamps that offer aesthetic value to the place and make it appear trendy and colourful. A bubble lamp can become a focal point of a room.

Originally, liquid filled vial which sparkles and bubbles when lit by an ordinary electric bulb were in use. It has come a long way today with its changing pattern and designs. In the early 20th Century, bubble lights were popular Christmas tree accessories. The present form of bubble lamps can enliven not only the rooms in a house but also office cabins.

They are available in a variety of colours and sizes. Materials like glass and hard plastic are commonly used; plastics give glare-free diffused light in abundance.

Bubble lamps are available in many shapes like elliptical, round, saucer-shaped or sculptured-shape. They are ideal for the modern home. A colourful printed variety gives a retro touch to the space. Bubble lamps are sturdier than paper lamps or lanterns. They are good for illuminating small spaces like corridors. A large bubble lamp in white will give a fine look to the space around.

Here it can be light fixtures in the ceiling with additional lighting like table lamps and floor lamps make a beautiful ambience. A minimal décor with limited colour palettes and accessories gives an elegant and classy look.

These lamps with complimentary colours, either printed or plain, can be the ideal choice for your home. When placed in a corner or at the centre, and lit, it matches the décor very well. Varied types of bubble lamps with lights that change colour can be great fun for the children. It can also be used as a night lamp with its low-lighting feature.

Clustering of two or three bubble lamps together adds imagination to the interiors. Simple ones can be grouped together and arranged in a style you choose. The cluster arrangement is readily available in the market and one has to choose the same to suit their style. Even table and floor standing bubble lamps are also very popular. The style of the lamps should blend well with the room design.

Bubble lamps are one of the top five lighting accessories along with chandeliers, glass and drum lighting. If one considers the benefits of these lamps, their diffused emission of light gives a good aesthetic feel. LED/CFL lights are best suited in terms of good illumination and saving energy. The light it gives off is both bright and ethereal, illuminating the room with warm and soft tones. They are available in various shapes, colours, materials and textures, and users have ample choice to select from and match according to the room’s style. The glowing sphere can be used as a décor element – over the dining table or in a corner of the living room or at the staircase landing. It can become a focal point in a room.

When used in clusters and hung at various lengths, it gives a contemporary look to the interiors. They can even be embellished with mirrors, paint or threadwork. With its organic and almost weightless form, the bubble lamps are very popular these days despite competition from multiple-design lighting fixtures.