Monday 12 December 2011

Creating a bohemian bedroom.. Pt 1. Lighting

The Astrostarlight projection kit -For the romantic bohemian that loves to lie under the stars.
A make it yourself lamp - flimsy with bad reviews on Amazon but I personally think this was one of my best ever purchases. I love it!!!!

For creating a chilled out bohemian Interior - Habitat's wonderful Moon lamps designed by Buzz Aldridge

Moroccan style lanterns like this one from Grahame and Green - Casablanca Tyre Lamp give a Bohemian glow and create patterns on the wall
These bohemian Handmade lampshades with dried leaves could be made easily

Create a romantic bohemian mood :Bohemian lighting: Fairy Lights
The ultimate source of  bohemian moon lighting - The candle


 It doesn't matter what colour the walls or how many beautiful furnishings you have if a room is too bright or too dingy it wont help you achieve the chilled out vibe you are looking for. Lighting can be used to great effect to improve not only the look of a room but also your mood.

Light therapy has been used for centuries and many ancient cultures practised various forms of 'heliotherapy', including Ancient Greece, Egypt and Rome. The Inca, Assyrian and early German settlers also worshipped the sun as a health bringing deity.

I am a big fan of candle light, I swear the world seems like such a better place without any electrical interference. I am a big fan of power cuts :)




If you love the vintage look I thoroughly suggest you check out Goldstone Studios beautiful vintage lamps. They are just stunning!!


14 comments:

Jay Wen said...

i love the moon lanterns and the cut out lamp.

very interesting bit about light therapy. says it can be treated for seasonal affective disorder, which i currently have!

Elizabeth said...

ooooo--I love the second to last bed with the twinkle lights!

Adriana Iris said...

i want the moon lamps.

Barbara said...

fantastic ideas! the bed with the fairy lights behind the fabric is something i'm going to copy in my bedroom.

Jamie said...

I love the moon lamps too. I installed a Moroccon style hanging lamp in my office and it looks beautiful and sparkly, unfortunately it doesn't cast stars on the walls like I thought it would.

Anonymous said...

I love them all, but especially cool how the fairy lights are behind the sheer curtains...gorgeous and atmospheric and very boho1

Morgan said...

Love love love! The astrostars are super cool.

aroluna said...

Love the fairy lights and also the moon lights! Great post-what's new? :))) Thank you!

Chesca said...

I have one of the projectors sitting on my wishlist on amazon, and every night I sit there and think how amazing my room would look if I just clicked the buy button. Come boxing day, I'm getting one!

And nothing can enhance the atmosphere of a room better than candles, even one can have such a beautiful effect x

Sarah said...

So lovely and magical. I've always loved fairy lights and those paper style lampshades :)

Gypsy River said...

thanks for the inspiration, absolutely loving that astro light!!!! in fact I just tracked 2 down in Australia......one for my son's room and one for my niece! Can't wait to get it set up and chill with him under that starry sky!
kx

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danielle katherine said...

my favorite home interior blog...very mystical lights

Laur said...

Sigh... the moon lamps...