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100 Simple Lighting Solutions

From Colorful Minimalist Lighting to Seamless Origami Lamps

— January 24, 2013 — Eco
There is nothing worse than entering a room with little to no light and this list of simple lighting solutions will come to the rescue. You no longer have limited options for lighting and instead, have a plethora of merchandise to choose from.

Whether you prefer lamps, upright or lighting adhered to the wall, there is an option for you. If you prefer a modern aesthetic to your decor, there are limitless options on the market. You may opt for a modular or multitasking device. If you do not appreciate contemporary lighting, then there are still plenty of alternatives. There are desk lamps, wall sconces and traditional lighting solutions that can cater to your needs.

Lighting is integral to brighten up a space. This list of simple lighting solutions will inspire you and illuminate your world.
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Minimalist Floral Lights
Minimalist Floral Lights
The Petal Lamp Mimics a Blossoming Flower Leaning Towards the Sun
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Fab Factory Lighting
Fab Factory Lighting
The Radar Scone by Schoolhouse is a Fixture of Modern and Machine-Age Fusion
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98
Lifesaver Ceiling Lights
Lifesaver Ceiling Lights
SAVE:US is a Lighting Fixture That Can Transform Into a Flashlight
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97
Image-Melding Backlit Silkscreens
Image-Melding Backlit Silkscreens
Sophie Lecuyer's Illustrations Reveal Hidden Images When Lit
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96
Orbit-Inspired Lighting
Orbit-Inspired Lighting
The Meridian Pendent Lamp is Inspired by the Movement of the Planets
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95
Circular Orbit Lighting
Circular Orbit Lighting
The ‘Floating Globe Lamp’ Appears to be Suspended in Mid-Air
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94
Super-Slim Industrial Lights
Super-Slim Industrial Lights
The Surfaces Wall Lamp is Minimal and Fully Functional
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93
Device-Dimming Lighting
Device-Dimming Lighting
The Okay?! Reading Lamp Diminishes With Every Electronic Plugged In
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92
Clever Collapsing Lamps
Clever Collapsing Lamps
Hayo Gebauer Creates the Fun Cord Controlled Lighting
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91
Boxy Flower-Inspired Lighting
Boxy Flower-Inspired Lighting
The Tulip Lamp by Maria Ovchinnikova is Simple and Versatile
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90
Trellis-Like Lighting
Trellis-Like Lighting
The Green Lamp by Siesta Brings a Touch of Nature into the Home
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89
Technicolor Mood Lighting
Technicolor Mood Lighting
Smarten Up Your House with the LIFX Light Bulb
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88
Closet-Originating Lamps
Closet-Originating Lamps
Hanger Luminaire Takes a Cue from Wardrobe Convenience for Portable Light
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87
Hot Balloon-Like Lighting
Hot Balloon-Like Lighting
The Vapeur Lamp by Inga Sempé is Beautifully Bulbous
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86
Weight-Powered Lighting
Weight-Powered Lighting
The Gravity Light is Designed for African Villages
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85
Pigeon-Posed Lighting
Pigeon-Posed Lighting
The Scooby-Doo Table Lamp by Giorgio Bonaguro has Minimalist Character
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84
Poetic Lighting Systems
Poetic Lighting Systems
The Candle-Powered Electric Candle Illuminates in Times of Emergency
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83
Smartphone-Operated Circuits
Smartphone-Operated Circuits
The 'Wireless Smart Socket' Controls Homes from Afar
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82
Doll-Inspired LIghting
Doll-Inspired LIghting
The Kokeshi Lamp is Reminiscent of the Popular Japanese Collectible
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81
Dangling Lampshade Lighting
Dangling Lampshade Lighting
The Pull Lamp by Whatswhat is Quirkily Adjustable
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80
Contemporary Cask Lighting
Contemporary Cask Lighting
The Barrel Lamp by Nieuwe Heren is Inspired by WWII Searchlights
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79
Dual-Purpose Lighting
Dual-Purpose Lighting
Trioh! by Greg Hinzmann is Both a Table Lamp and Flashlight
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78
Low Profile Lampposts
Low Profile Lampposts
This LED Street Lamp Illuminates Below and Disappears from the Side
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77
Crafty Geometric Lighting
Crafty Geometric Lighting
Bonbons by Ana Kras are Woven Bohemian Lanterns
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76
Looping Cord Lighting
Looping Cord Lighting
The Pull Wall Sconce is Turned On by Tugging Down
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75
Magnify Glass-Like Lighting
Magnify Glass-Like Lighting
BOB by Shpelyk Roman is a Simple Adjustable Table Lamp
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74
Optical Illusion Lighting Systems
Optical Illusion Lighting Systems
The Melting Lamp is Modern Lighting At Its Quirkiest
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73
Hi-Tech Portable Lighting
Hi-Tech Portable Lighting
The Voltaic USB Touchlight is Perfect for On-The-Go Individuals
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72
Sliced Poplar Pendent Lamps
Sliced Poplar Pendent Lamps
Schneid Enlightenment Debuts with Three Stunning Light Designs
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71
Holey Asymmetrical Lighting
Holey Asymmetrical Lighting
The Oval Lamp by Ran Lerner is Filled with Geometric Lines and Shapes
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70
Cord-Made 2D Lighting
Cord-Made 2D Lighting
The Filomena Wall Lamp is Vibrantly Funky and Modern
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69
Timber LED Emergency Lighting
Timber LED Emergency Lighting
The Areware Wood Flashlight is Both Lovely and Luminous
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68
Suspended Stalk Fixtures
Suspended Stalk Fixtures
The Vibia 45-Degree Collection Brings More Dimension to Interior Lighting
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67
Pungent Bulbous Lamps
Pungent Bulbous Lamps
This Garlic Vegetable Lamp Will Add Unocventional Flavor to Any Home
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66
Solar-Powered Foliage Lighting
Solar-Powered Foliage Lighting
The Kinoko Mushroom USB Lamp is Convenient & Ecological
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65
House-Shaped Lighting
House-Shaped Lighting
The Bungalow Outdoor Lights is Inspired by Fairy Tale Homes
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64
Mod Oval Lighting
Mod Oval Lighting
Fosterlamp (Spheroid/Ogurtsoid) by Mikhail Belyaev is Ethereal
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63
Delicate Contemporary Glassworks
Delicate Contemporary Glassworks
The Sylvain Willenz CIRVA Collection is Comprised of Three Series
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62
Whimsical Inflated Lighting
Whimsical Inflated Lighting
The Balloon Lamp by Kouichi Okamoto is Playfully Illuminating
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61
Adventurous Avian Lamps
Adventurous Avian Lamps
The Fajno Design Marina's Birds are Lights That Take Flight
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60
Minimalist Block Lighting
Minimalist Block Lighting
Boxes by Josep Lluis Xucla are Sleekly Adjustable
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59
Flower Light Fixtures
Flower Light Fixtures
The Cascade Chandelier is Petal Perfect
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58
Deformed Molded Lighting
Deformed Molded Lighting
The Frozen Plastic Collection is the Result of a Science Experiment
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57
Crystal-Structured Lighting
Crystal-Structured Lighting
The Gem Table Lamp Contains a Bejeweled Core
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56
Clothespin-Inspired Lighting
Clothespin-Inspired Lighting
The Peg Lamp by William Mcdonald is Minimal and Adjustable
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55
Mini Cask-Inspired Lighting
Mini Cask-Inspired Lighting
The Baby Barrel Lamp by Nieuwe Heren is Simple and Small
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54
Holistic Home Lighting
Holistic Home Lighting
The Rim Lamp Illuminates Your House with Heavenly Light
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53
Tiny Recessed Outdoor Lights
Tiny Recessed Outdoor Lights
The 1PUCK LP by MINIMIS is the World's Smallest Recessed Lighting
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52
Elegant Bare Bulb Fixtures
Elegant Bare Bulb Fixtures
The Shine Labs SOLO Pendant Lamp Sheds the Shade for a Chic Look
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51
Cordless Kinetic Lighting
Cordless Kinetic Lighting
Post Fossil's First Light Works Like a Grandfather Clock
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50
Eye-Controlled Lights
Eye-Controlled Lights
The Michal Kohút 0, 1 Installation is Illuminating
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49
Symbolic Skull Lighting
Symbolic Skull Lighting
The Studio Baag Skull Light Produces a Spiritual Dim Glow
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48
Winsome Waning Illuminators
Winsome Waning Illuminators
Night Light by Anil Ercan Simulates the Glowing Phases of the Moon
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47
Lip-Like Lighting
Lip-Like Lighting
The Tenda Lamps by Benjamin Hubert are Inspired by the Construction of Tents
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46
Bowed Lumber Lighting
Bowed Lumber Lighting
The June Chandelier Delivers a Warm Elegance Where Metal's Not Up to Snuff
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45
Ruched Silk Lighting
Ruched Silk Lighting
The Aqua Creations Custom Lighting 2012 Installation is Glamorously Geometric
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44
Whimsical Bubble Lanterns
Whimsical Bubble Lanterns
these Cotton Ball Patio Lights Give Your Backyard a Romantic Vibe
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43
Abstract Cloud-Like Lighting
Abstract Cloud-Like Lighting
The Nuage Lamp by Philippe Nigro is Cartoonish and Contemporary
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42
Basket-Base Lighting
Basket-Base Lighting
The Lightweight Collection by Tord Boontje Comes With Grounded Storage
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41
Abstract Headpiece Illuminators
Abstract Headpiece Illuminators
The Jeeves Bowler Hat Light is Essential for Lovers of the Surreal
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40
Foldable Literary Lighting
Foldable Literary Lighting
The Lumio Book Lamp Gets Brighter as You Open it Up
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39
Abstract Flower-Inspired Lighting
Abstract Flower-Inspired Lighting
The Orchid Lamp by YoungJae Kim Has Minimalistic Sweeping Lines
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38
Stairway-Mimicking Lamps
Stairway-Mimicking Lamps
The Spiral Staircase Lighting by .PSLAB is Strikingly Sculptural
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37
Alcohol Can Illuminators
Alcohol Can Illuminators
The Beer Can Track Light by ZAL Creations Brings a Boozy Spin to Decor
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36
Organic Wooden Lighting
Organic Wooden Lighting
Stripped by Floris Wubben is Made From a Single Branch
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35
Quirky Contemporary Lighting
Quirky Contemporary Lighting
The Santorini Lamps by Estudio Sputnik are Youthful and Playful
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34
Minimal Space-Saving Lights
Minimal Space-Saving Lights
The 123 Lamp is Very Sleek and Simplistic in Design and Saves Space
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33
Microscope-Like Lighting
Microscope-Like Lighting
The Who is Watching You Lamp is Inspired by Security Cameras
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32
Avocado Crate Lighting
Avocado Crate Lighting
The Recycled Pendant Lamps by Kelly Caruso is Full of Rustic Texture
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31
Cork Task Lamps
Cork Task Lamps
The Kurk Desk Light by Craig Foster is Flat-Packed and Eco-Friendly
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30
Animalistic Branch Lighting
Animalistic Branch Lighting
Bichos by Martinho Pita Are Made Out of Holly Oak Wood
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29
Pendant-Inspired Lighting
Pendant-Inspired Lighting
The Ruskii + Ruskii Twist Lamps by Enrico Zanolla are Extravagant
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28
Undulating Spherical Lighting
Undulating Spherical Lighting
The Libera Pendant Lamp by Lucente is Full of Movement
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27
Jellyfish Pendant Lamps
Jellyfish Pendant Lamps
Roxy Russell Medusae Collection Provides Mood Lighting with Sea Creatures
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26
Mayan Temple Lighting
Mayan Temple Lighting
The Tom Dixon 'Lustre Pendants' Shine a Light on History
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25
Industrial Pipeline Lamps
Industrial Pipeline Lamps
Atomic Lighting Tubes Illuminate Spaces with a Utility-Chic Style
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24
Geometric Wire Lighting
Geometric Wire Lighting
Rock Garden by Kazuhiro Yamanaka is Modern and Austere
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23
Measuring Stick Lighting
Measuring Stick Lighting
The Upcycled Ruler Lamp is a Smart DIY Project
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22
Futuristic Fungi Lighting
Futuristic Fungi Lighting
The Mushroom LED Lamp Has a Built-In Speaker
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21
Water Lily-Like Lighting
Water Lily-Like Lighting
The Nymphea Chandelier by Vaulot&Dyevre is Whimsically Dramatic
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20
Simple Spherical Lighting
Simple Spherical Lighting
The Balloon Lamp by Uli Budde is a Genius Minimalist Creation
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19
Dangling Cubic Lighting
Dangling Cubic Lighting
The Julian Appelius Dado Lamp Brightens Your Home with Geometry
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18
Pliant Loopy Illuminators
Pliant Loopy Illuminators
The Motion Lamp Makes Lighting a Room a More Interactive Experience
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17
Planted Paper Lanterns
Planted Paper Lanterns
The Hanji Flora Lamps Combine Nature with Lighting
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16
Floral Wrapping Paper Lighting
Floral Wrapping Paper Lighting
The DIY Christmas Fairy Lights Recycle Your Scraps of Holiday Wrap
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15
Extruded Pendent Lamps
Extruded Pendent Lamps
The EXTL Lights by David Irwin is Contemporary and Structured
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14
Futuristic Circular Lamps
Futuristic Circular Lamps
LED Uplighter by Claesson Koivisto Rune is Simplistic and Sophisticated
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13
Foldable Avante-Garde Lighting
Foldable Avante-Garde Lighting
The Pop-Up Corner Light Unfolds into a Fully Functional Lamp
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12
Champagne Cork Lighting
Champagne Cork Lighting
The Celebration Chandelier by Alkesh Parmar is Perfect for Special Moments
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11
Hollow Wooden Lighting
Hollow Wooden Lighting
The Elagone Lamp is Minimalist and Sculptural
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10
Behind-the-Wall Lamps
Behind-the-Wall Lamps
The Peel Wall Light Reveals a Luminous Hidden World
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9
Glass Bottle Lighting
Glass Bottle Lighting
The Utrem Lux by Degross Design is a Contemporary Upcycled Creation
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8
DIY Lace Lighting
DIY Lace Lighting
These Metallic Lights are Easily Made Using a Doily
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7
Wooden Concrete Lighting
Wooden Concrete Lighting
The DY10 Lamp by Elomax Agency is Clean and Contemporary
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6
Collapsible Papercraft Lighting
Collapsible Papercraft Lighting
Jiangmei Wu's Origami Light Fixtures Burst with Luminescent Rays
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5
Minimalist Origami Lighting
Minimalist Origami Lighting
The Moth Lampshade Creates Intricate Geometric Shades of Light
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4
Raw Lumber Lamps
Raw Lumber Lamps
The Plank Light by Northern Lighting is Both Rugged and Refined
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3
Holey Wood Lighting
Holey Wood Lighting
The Oak Pendant Lamp by Ross Gardam is Simple and Modern
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2
PET Bottle Lighting
PET Bottle Lighting
The Bubble Chandelier by Souda is a Sparkling Eco-Friendly Orb
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1
DIY Glass Chandeliers
DIY Glass Chandeliers
The Bubble Chandelier by Mint Love Social Club Offers Unique Lighting
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