The Good Design Journal
I Love Lamp: A Guide to Valentine’s Day Mood Lighting
Prepare to shed light on your love life in a way that even Cupid would envy. As Valentine’s Day waltzes in, we’re here to illuminate the intricacies of romance with a spotlight on lighting that’s more than just bulbs and beams—it’s your love story’s supporting actor. From timeless classics to modern marvels, let’s dim the lights, cue the ambiance, and explore how the right glow can turn your Valentine’s Day from ordinary to extraordinary.
UYUNI LIGHTING Flameless Pillar Candles
Don’t let anyone tell you candlelight is cliché; it’s a timeless symbol of romance that transcends trends. The Flameless Pillar Candle takes this classic allure to new heights with its elegant, naturalistic “dipped” texture, setting the stage for an enchanting Valentine’s Day ambiance. Grouped together, these rustic candles create quite the atmosphere, infusing any space with a warm and inviting glow. Made from real wax, they prioritise safety while ensuring a lifelike appearance, making them the ideal choice for a memorable and cosy celebration of luuuuurve.
NEW WORKS Kizu Table Lamp, Rosso Levanto
If you’re willing to splurge for that Valentine’s Day score, then you’ve found it: The Kizu is your designated winglamp. The bestselling design is pure romance, with its shimmering marble surface beautifully contrasting the clean white upper shade. This lamp goes beyond illumination; it’s a modern-day sculpture that spreads soft, intimate light, making it the perfect statement piece for a Valentine’s Day to remember.
ferm Living Arum Table Lamp
If you’re not into flowers on Valentine’s Day, perhaps you’d be into lamps inspired by a flower. The Arum, with its solid marble base, slender stem, and elegant asymmetrical shade, is a glow-worthy table lamp choice. Crafted in beige powder-coated metal and travertine, the petal-shaped shade delicately hovers from the stem-like rod, creating a harmonious blend of contrasts and balance. Emitting soft, ambient illumination, this lamp floods any space with a romantic glow, making it an ideal addition to your Valentine’s Day celebration, whether on a home office desk or a stylish sideboard.
EVA SOLO Radiant Rechargeable Table Lamp
If this lamp had a middle name, it would be Suave. If it had two middle names, they would be Seriously Suave. The Radiant Rechargeable Table Lamp isn’t just shedding light; it’s looking a treat whilst bringing the right amount of romance to your Valentine’s Day fling. Cordless, touch-sensitive, and fully charged in 6 hours, it promises your evening remains aglow with moody atmospheric ambiance. Crafted with a sleek blend of plastic and wood, this lamp was designed specifically for your Valentine’s Day celebration – whatever that may look like.
AUDO CPH Carrie Lamp
If the Valentine’s Day action isn’t confined to one spot (because who wants that?), then you’re going to need a portable light source that’s as flexible as your romantic plans. Enter the “Carrie” LED Lamp by Norm Architects, the MVP of lighting for lovers on the move. Inspired by the Danish obsession with creating a warm and cosy atmosphere (they even have a word for it – Hygge), this lamp brings the glow wherever your love journey takes you. Lightweight, portable, and with a USB charger – it’s like the James Bond of lamps, but for romance. Whether you’re spicing up your bedside, enlightening your office desk, or giving candles a run for their money on the dining table, the Carrie lamp is your illuminating accomplice. Perfectly sized for picnics, festivals, or those moonlit beach strolls that nobody warned you about – because love is spontaneous, and so is this lamp.
And there you have it, our dazzling guide to turning your Valentine’s Day from “Oh, it’s just another day” to “Wow, is this a Hollywood romance?” Thanks to our spotlight on lighting wonders, your love life is about to outshine Cupid’s own. Whether you’re cosying up with the suave Radiant Rechargeable Table Lamp or carrying on with the Carrie Lamp, we’ve left no bulb unturned in the pursuit of love-induced ambiance.
So, as you dim the lights, cue the romance, and embrace a Valentine’s Day as spontaneous as love itself, remember: You’re not just lighting up a room; you’re setting up for a love story even Shakespeare would envy. Wishing you a Valentine’s Day filled with plenty of sparks.