These lighting project DIYs range from plastic cup chandeliers to illuminated wall displays that are designed to resemble expensive marquis lights. Fans of crafty home decor will fall in love with the lighting project ideas on this list.
Instead of breaking the bank on expensive, designer lamps, make your own using recycled materials. While plastic cups, bottles and containers are a great way to create an artistic and inexpensive shade or chandelier, recycled bike parts and other metal pieces are an alternative to traditional lamp stands.
If you're a fan of marquis lights but can't afford one, make your own using inexpensive materials and LED inserts. Furthermore, paint bulbs or repurpose old Christmas lights when creating a custom lighting fixture that will add personality to your home.
50 Lighting Project DIYs
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Firefly-Mimicking Bottle Lamps
These Handmade Bottle Lamps Are Filled with Firefly-Like Lights
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DIY Industrial Illuminators
Create Your Own Beautiful Brass Chandelier with this Basic Tutorial
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DIY Glass Chandeliers
The Bubble Chandelier by Mint Love Social Club Offers Unique Lighting
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DIY Origami Box Lights
Adorn Old Christmas Lights with Colorful Paper Boxes to Make Origami Lights
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DIY Concrete Illuminators
This Hanging Concrete Lamp Will Add an Industrial Appeal to any Room
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DIY Globe Chandeliers
The Inspireramera Pilates Ball Lamp Tutorial is Cleverly Cute
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DIY Phosphorescent Light Bulbs
This Silicone Glow-in-the-Dark Light Bulb Needs No Electricity
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Illuminated DIY Wall Displays
The A Beautiful Mess Happy Hour Marquee Lights Up Homes
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Starry Circuitry Projects
This DIY Paper Circuit Board Teaches Science and Astronomy
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Handmade Illuminated Signs
These 'Oh, Hello Friend' DIY Marquee Lights Will Prepare You for Fame
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Romantic Floral DIY Lighting
These Rosebud Fairy Lights Are Charming and Easy to Make at Home
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Feminine Flower-Infused Lighting
This DIY Floral Lampshade Will Bring Some Cheer to Your Room
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DIY Paper Cup Lights
This Totally Love It Garland is Cost-Effective and Chic
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Revamped Industrial Lights
The 2500 WATT Exhibit Showcases Art-Radiating Lamps
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Homemade Ampersand Lighting
The DIY Marquee Light is a Fun Vintage Industrial Project
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DIY Color Chip Lighting
The Paint Swatch Chandelier Combines Crafty and Chic
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DIY Gradient Lighting
The Ombre Pendant Lamp Adds a Pretty Flair to Living Spaces
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Ultra-modern DIY Lamps
The Ds Kit 01 and 02 Take Under 10 Minutes to Assemble
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Color-by-Number Lighting
The T 1895 Lamp by Bernardita Marambio is a DIY Project
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DIY Heart Marquee Lights
This 'Oh, Sweet Joy!' Craft is an Adorably Warm Decoration Item
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DIY Strung Carton Lighting
Add a Romantic Glow to the Room with DIY Egg Carton Decor
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DIY Plastic Bottle Lights
Petz Scholtus Turns An Old Jug Into a Bidon Lamp
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DIY Flower Party Lights
The 'Oh Happy Day' Blog Makes Decorative Cupcake Liner Lighting
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Space Age Pumpkin Tutorials
The Celestial Pumpkin Carving is an Adorable Addition to Any Porch
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Recycled Cartridge Chandeliers
The Upcycled Lowell and Louise Ink Cartridge Lamps
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DIY Lace Lighting
These Metallic Lights are Easily Made Using a Doily
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Pendant-Inspired Lighting
The Ruskii + Ruskii Twist Lamps by Enrico Zanolla are Extravagant
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Banana Box Lights
The Chiquita Chandelier
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Spooky Skeletal Lighting
This X-Ray Lamp is a Creepy Accessory Perfect for Halloween
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DIY Hardware Lamps
Georgiosi's Screw Lamp is a Retro Way to Reuse
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Paper Cup Lamps
Luis Luna's Statement Lighting From Disposable Cups
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Metallic Tangle Lamps
This DIY Geometric Lampshade Has a Polished and Chic Manufactured Look
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Indoor Graffiti
Street Art Heads Indoors for an Edgy Design Touch
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Recycled Bicycle Lighting
Michael Martins Turns Busted Bikes into Awesome Lights
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Floral Wrapping Paper Lighting
The DIY Christmas Fairy Lights Recycle Your Scraps of Holiday Wrap
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Self-Stitched Light Fixtures
The Koolah Lamps Combine Careful Crafting and DIY Assembly
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DIY Gaming Shirts
You Can Create Your Own Tetris T-Shirt Thanks To Instructions From Marc Kerger
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Measuring Stick Lighting
The Upcycled Ruler Lamp is a Smart DIY Project
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DIY Bullet Christmas Lights
Shotgun Christmas Lights Get Any Gun Owner into the Christmas Spirit
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Hula Hoop Lighting
Take a Spin With the Pi Table Lamp Collection
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DIY Mood Lighting
Johanna Hyrkas Creates Light Carpet With Rope Lights and Yarn
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DIY Outdoor Holiday Decor
The Christmas Tree Lantern Can Be Used Year-Round
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Spooky Light-Up Decor
These Halloween Ghost String Lights Will Scare Trick-Or-Treaters
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LED Bottle Lights
Bottle Cutting Inc.'s New Kit Turns Your Bottles into Beautiful Lighting
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DIY LEGO Lamps
Hideous Lampshade Made of Melted Melange of Toy Bricks
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Drummer Home Decor
The Drum Light by 326 is a Sound-Activated Lamp
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Radiant Recycled Lighting
The Steampunk Table Lamp is Made From an Old Sewing Machine
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Sporty Shuttlecock Lights
These Sporty Patio Lights are Made from Upcycled Badminton Birdies
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Hanging Bloom Lights
These Orchid String Lights Create a Romantic Atmosphere
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Juice Bottle Lamps
Sara Ebert Creates Home Decorations On the Cheap
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Minimalist Mysterious Lamp Designs
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Bubble-Inspired Pendant Lights
The Conceptual 'Bubbles' Lighting Design by Begüm Kılınç is Playful
Eco Sound-Absorbing Lights
The +kouple JEFFREY lamp by Dan Vakhrameyev is Made with Recycled Felt
Illusory Multidimensional Lamps
The 'Drop Light' from SWNA Prioritizes a Shifting Perspective
Multipurpose Camping Lights
The 'Prometheus 1' Offers Lantern and Lighter Functionality
Illusory Brick Wall Illuminators
The OG Brick Lamp Hides in Plain Sight to Illuminate After Dark
Psychedelic Light Projectors
Kino retro projector inspired by psychedelic bands
Flower-Like Portable Lanterns
The Tulit LED Lantern by Haechan Ryu is Multifunctional
Candle-Inspired Lightbulbs
The Velaflame Replicates the Pattern of a Flickering Flame
Removable Head Portable Lamps
The Lexon Orbe Encourages a Person to Interact with It
Malleable Connected Illuminators
The Conceptual Pofu Lamp Encourages Interaction
Circular Eco-Friendly Minimal Lamps
Enkei Introduces the Sustainable Reminder (001) Lamp
Colorful 3D-Printed Portable Lamps
Crème Atelier Designs the Portable Soft Serve Lamp
Digital Display Headphone Stands
This LED Headphone Stand from Sergii Grebeniuk is Artistic
Self-Watering Multifunctional Planters
Moss Develops the Grow Lamp to Simplify Gardening
Curtain-Style Smart Lights
The Govee RGBIC Curtain Lights Achieve a Stunning Light Show
Plant-Based Table Lamps
Craighill and Gantri Release a Minimalist Plant-Based Lamp
Artistic Ribbon-Like Ceiling Lights
'The Fellas' Ceiling Light Has a Clean, Minimalist Design
Daylight-Mimicking Floor Lamps
The Brighter Floor Lamp Delivers 50,000 Lumens
Upcycled Correx Lampshades
Tabitha Bargh's 'Poly' Collection is Made with Used Real Estate Signage
Blooming Paper Lamps
The Kazuhiro Yamanaka ‘Tsubomi Paper Lamp’ Embraces Imperfect Forms
Dazzling Polyhedral Pendant Lights
The 'PUFF' Pendant Lights by Tom Dixon Come in Two Colors
Repurposed Vintage Apple Computers
Aquariums, lamps, and clocks made out of Apple iMac Computers
Retro Vinyl Record-Inspired Lamps
Artyom Alimpjvev Designs the Minimal Gramophone Lamp
Simplistic Angular Desktop Illuminators
The Linear Table Lamp Plays with Shadow and Light Effects
Traditional Tower-Inspired Lamps
The 'Pagoda Lamp' Takes After Pagodas for a Thoughtful Form
Recycled Material Pendant Lights
These ZBOZHZHA Pendant Lights are Made with Cardboard and Paper
Mixed Material Pendant Lights
The Gant Pendant Lights Show Off an Industrial Aesthetic
Melt-Resembling Portable Lamps
The Melt Light by Tom Dixon Illuminates for 10 Hours
Textured Moon-Inspired Lighting
The Phase Lamp Mirrors the Moons Real-Time Orbit Around Earth
Modern Marble Waste Lamps
The Sole Lamp by Hadiye Ozdemir is Luxurious and Eco-Friendly
Luxurious Sculptural Candle Holders
Âncora Seeks to Elevate the Role of Candles in the Home
Stunning Mushroom-Shaped Table Lamps
Terrence Woodgate & Case Furniture Collaborate on This Piece
Multifunctional Desk Lamps
The Boring Lamp Provides Ambient or Targeted Light on a Desk
Tunnel-Like Wall Lamps
Nicolai Haastrup Creates the Endless Wall Lamp for Design by Us
Reimagined Curiously Functional Products
The New DIDIM Design Series Honors Everyday Objects
Ultra-Flexible Lamp Designs
The Anywhere-Use Lamp is Slick and Extremely Versatile
Compact Elaborate LED Smart-Lamps
Umbra Unveils the CUP Lamp to Join its CONO Lighting
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Faux Christmas Candle Kits
LEGO Unveils its Festive Christmas Table Decoration Set
Cubic Wall-Mounted Light Panels
The IKEA JETSTRÖM Offers Bright or Ambient Illumination
Pop-Up Reading Light Lamps
The Nightside NS01 Personal Task Lamp Has a Patented Design
Low-Cost Monitor-Mounted Lamps
The IKEA LAGERGÄNG Fits Neatly onto a Computer Screen
Elegant Avian-Inspired Illuminators
The Flamingo Mini Light Features a Sleek Aesthetic
Portable Mushroom-Like Illuminators
The 'ICHI' Table Lamp Has a Simple, Modular Design
Exquisite Textured Pendant Lamps
Bocci’s 118 Pendant Light is Delicate, Intricate, and Elegant
Plastic Waste Artful Installations
Studio Karyn Lim Presents So Plast!c at SaloneSatellite
Cylindrical Magnetic Tripod Lanterns
The SinHanker Telescopic Lantern Works in a Variety of Ways
Adjustable Playful Table Lamps
Flos Presents Two Sets of Lamps during Milan Design Week 2023
Blown Glass-Inspired Lighting Capsules
Gauzak Design Studio Creates the Luisa Collection of Light
Luxe Refillable Candle Holders
Diptyque Creates Glass Holders for the Les Mondes de Diptyque
Cordless Cocktail Makers
bev by BLACK+DECKER Creates a Party Atmosphere with Multicolored LEDs
Orange Peel Waste-Made Lamps
Alkesh Parmar Designs the Sustainable Apeel Pendant Lamp
Japanese Lantern-Inspired Lamps
Eilsa Ossino Designs the Madco Table Lamo for Ambientec
3D-Printed Modular Lamp Systems
Melt Mod Designs the STAK Modular Lamp Configuration
Fashionable Flicker-Free Desk Lights
The SHLIGHT LED Desk Lamp Has a Fully Adjustable Design
Award-Winning Colorful Lights
Monica Pinto de Almeida's U Table Lamp is Minimalist & Eye-Cathing
Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs
Adam Tihany and Contardi Lighting Design the Air Light
Opulent Outdoor Lamp Designs
The GUBI Seine Portable Lamp Has a Modernist Feel
Ice Cream-Resembling Lamps
Crème Atelier Designs the Soft Serve Lamp Lighting Design
Recyclable Wax-Made Lighting Capsules
Daydreaming Objects Designs the Soft Solids Collection
Chandelier-Shaped Self-Watering Vases
Yeonsu Ra Designs a Beautiful Centerpiece for the Home
Recycled Ocean Plastic Lighting
LightArt Presents the Ocean Coil Collection of Lamps
Cutesy Coiled Floor Lamps
The Helix Lamp by Liam de la Bedoyere Has a Playful Construction
Origami-Inspired Vase Lamps
The Gingko Smart Vase Light Offers Ambient Illumination and More
Perforated LED Table Lights
Filippo Membretti and Enrico Pellizzoni Design the LUME Light
Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators
The 'Flying Lamp' Has a Wavy, Contoured Construction
Otherworldly Lighting Fixture Designs
Ross Gardam Uses Dark Disks for This Stunning Design
Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs
The baraboda Twisted Lasercut Wooden Lampshade is intricate
Paper-Inspired Half-Folded Lamps
Jihoon Shim Designs the Half Lamp Inspired by Origami
Productive Mood Lighting Designs
Teixeira Design Studio Presents Moody Lighting for Gantri
Origami-Inspired Suspended Lights
Fung + Bedford Creates the Sora Pendant Light for Frandsen
Hanging Lantern-Like Table Lamps
The Woodo Table Lamp by Mahmoud Mahroos is Charming
Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
Alice Chun Designs the MEGAPUFF Lamp with Portable Features
Urban Debris-Crafted Portable Lamps
We+ Designs the Beautiful Remli Lamp Using Rubble and Debris
Spiky Palm Tree-Inspired Lamps
Masquespacio Designs the Ceramic Blossom Lamp Series
Subtle Smart Ceiling Lights
The Philips Hue Datura Ceiling Light Has a Minimalist Form
Artistic Tech-Charging Lamps
The 'Combi' Table Lamp is Crafted with Recyclable Aluminum \
Asia-Honoring Artisanal Handmade Designs
IKEA Presents its MÄVINN Collection Celebrates Asia
Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps
Solenn Roch Designs the Wasaga Lamp with a Flared Look
Customizable Hexagonal Desk Lights
The Cololight Plus Hexagon Light Kit Displays a Range of Shades
Lighthouse-Inspired Portable Lamps
Patricia Perez Designs the Mouro Lamp for Case Furniture
Intelligent Wireless Charging Devices
The Carousel Series by Pablo Designs Features Two Pieces
Ethereal Oil Lamp Systems
The TIWA Gallery is Beautifully Lit up by A Realm of Light
Compact Home Entertainment Projectors
Zebronics Creates the PixaPlay 54 LED Projector
Instrument-Inspired Wall Lamps
The Louis Collection by Sara Schoenberger Honors a Jazz Musician
Retro-Tinged Compact Lamps
Karakter Designs the Lari Mini Lamp with a Soothing Theme
Ultra-Efficient LED Lightbulbs
These 'Philips' Lightbulbs Can Last Half a Century
Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series
Kasper Kyster Presents the Crafting Plastic Series
Custom Scent-Altering Lamps
Semin Park Designs the Moodmist Lighting System
Moon-Inspired Lighting Designs
Woodenedot's LUA Light Replicates the Cosmic Themes
Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers
Ross Gardam Designs the Volant Lighting Installation
Collaborative Artful Patterned Lamps
Louis Poulsen and Fendi Casa Design Five New PH Lamps
Compact Geometric Portable Lamps
&Tradition Designs the Portable Pivot Lamp
Ambient Aesthetically Pleasing Lights
The Pofu Lamp Adds a Calming Mood to Any Space
Bulbous Bag-Like Illuminators
The Chorong Lantern by Hyejin Cho is Inspired by Korean Design
Cinema Screen Lamps
Haneul Kim & Cinema Chain CGV Created New Lamps from Salvaged Screens
Streetlamp-Inspired Workstation Lamps
The Herman Miller Ode Desk Lamp Makes a Chic Statement
Multifunctional Sleek Desk Lamps
The Boring Lamp is Designed with a Power Source Function
Soothing Wall-Mounted Illuminators
The Upton Wall Lights Come in Three Styles
Tubular Shadow Play Illuminators
The Flos Emi Lighting Collection Creates Beautiful Visual Effects
Rice Paper-Inspired Statuesque Lamps
Pholc Designs the One Meter and Half Meter Lamps
Sculptural Connected Floor Lamps
The IKEA PILSKOTT Smart LED Floor Lamp is Space-Saving
Vintage Projector Puzzle Kits
The LEGO Magic Lantern by Norders is a Functional Projector
Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights
Waxy Design Studio Creates the Pearl Chandelier
Soft-Linear LED Lighting Capsules
Stickbulb Introduces the Pillar Collection of Lighting
Transparent Base Sleek Lamps
Rodolfo Dordoni Designs the Chapeaux Lamp for Foscarini
Wireless Lamp Renditions
The Tom Dixon Portable Collection Features Cordless Designs
Playful 3D-Printed Lighting Designs
Emil Robbrecht Designs Vibrant Sustainable Lamps
Wooden Sustainable Table Lamps
Mahmoud Mahroos Designs the Nature-Inspired Woodo Lamp
Matte White Dynamic Chandeliers
Flos Presents the Elevated 2097 Chandelier in White
Removable Illuminator Lamp Designs
The Frandsen Grasp Lamps by Thomas Albertsen are Charming
Brick Puzzle Chandeliers
DallasBricks Designs the Lightweight LEGO Antique Chandelier
Mid-Century-Inspired Paper House Ornaments
West Elm Presents a Series of Paper Christmas Ornaments
Discarded Theater Screen Lamps
Haneul Kim Transforms Waste into Lighting Designs
3D-Woven Textile Lighting Collections
Aleksandra Gaca Unveils the Coastal Breeze Collection
Sound-Managing Sustainable Lighting
+kouple Designs the JEFFREY Lamp to Dampen Sounds
Organic Cloud-Like Lamps
Makhno Studio Designs the Khmara Collection of Lighting Designs
Sleek Contemporary Metal-Encased Lamps
The Library Lamp is Reinterpreted with a Modern Flair
Mouth-Blown Glass Pendant Lights
Studio Thier & van Daalen Design the GRID Pendant Lights
Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights
Sergey Buldygin Designs the Cone-Like Handmaid Table Lamp
Glassmaking Tubular Pendant Lights
Bomma Creates the Dynamic Tubular Flare Light Design
Dimmable Structural Table Lamps
Tala Designs the Mantle Lamp to Illuminate Dining Tables
Solar System-Inspired Lighting Series
LFD Official Presents the COSMOOVAL Lamp Series
Eco-Friendly Lighting Series
Studio & Projects' Little Wing Lee Joins RBW to Present Luminaries
Colorful Geometric Desk Lamps
J Schatz Presents its New Range of Spot On Desk Lamps
Task-Managing Dynamic Lamps
The Fall Lamp Concept is Made to Keep Users Focused and Productive
Introductory Connected Device Kits
Arduino's Plug and Make Kit Supports Beginner-Level Projects
Festive Display Contests
The Truly Keep It Light Holiday Edition Helps to Cover Utility Bills
DIY LED Flower Lights
Marcel Designs the Floled Light Inspired by the Flower without Withering
Plant Pod-Inspired Pendant Lights
Sujeet Kakad Designs the Nature Inspired Pendant Light
Lantern-Inspired Soft Lighting
The Fermob Lighting Series Creates a Soft Illuminating Glow
Recycled Molecular Lighting
LightArt Unveils its Clear Coil Collection Made from Waste Materials
Geometric-Shaped Wall Lighting
Maarten De Ceulaer Designs the Impulse Wall Light
Disco Light-Replicating Illuminaries
Studio Élémentaires Creates the Flasher Light System
Outdoor Twisted Light Lanterns
iu Llong Designed the Twist Camping Lantern for Havnby
Shell-Like Structural Wall Lights
Articolo Studios Designed the Barnacle Wall Sconce Light
Orchestral-Themed Lighting Series
Milan Iluminación Unveils the Symphony Collection of Lights
Medical Equipment-Inspired Lamps
Kairi Eguchi Designs the POND Lamp Inspired by the Pus Tray