Geometric lighting, geometric print cushions, geometric homeware — geometry is taking interiors by storm.
Now, I loathed geometry at school.
I’m a complete dullard when it comes to maths.
Being made to do fractions and *shudder* long division is something that I still have nightmares about.
However, every new school year — without fail — I’d twist my mum’s arm.
And persuade her to buy me a brand new pencil case and yet another geometry set.
And what did I do with it?
Well, the protractor was always useful for carving one’s name in the desks.
And the little ruler was always in use — until I invariably lost it — but the rest of it was redundant.
Geometry was — and still is — as hazy as algebra and trigonometry.
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Although, all of a sudden the new buzz-word in interiors is ‘geometric’ and my interest has being piqued.
I’ve spotted some really beautiful things recently — tables, vases, wallpaper.
Even our lovely bed throw from Habitat, that I wrote about at the beginning of the year, has a geometric pattern.
So to keep it company we’ve just installed the most gorgeous geometric pendant lamps from Iconic Lights.
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Gorgeously graphic, these Geometric beauties are fantastic quality.
The Diablo pendant shades are made from a heavy, powder coated metal — and a steal at just £13.
Bargain.
Rather than hang the shades on the old white fittings, I ordered a couple of black industrial style lampholder pendants too.
I must just point out that the shades weren’t actually designed for these.
My boy had to dismantle the fitting in order to get the shades on.
There was a moment of panic when we didn’t think they would fit; but it’s worked out beautifully and I’m so pleased.
In a different setting the coloured lamp-holders would look amazing. Maybe in sunshine yellow — or even red. But for our bedroom and dressing area the black works perfectly.
Plus I’ve teamed them with vintage filament bulbs; which look amazing when they’re off. But even more extraordinary when they’re on!
I’m pretty pleased with them, I must tell you.
Since we’ve lived in our current home, we’ve had a chinzy old lampshade hanging above our bed.
And a little ozone-busting chandelier taking centre stage in the dressing area.
The fact they didn’t match irked me slightly. So to replace them with these little black numbers, has not only restored the balance in the room; but given me a new love for geometry.
Mr Shaw — my maths teacher — would be so proud.
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Caro Davies is a former art-director turned writer and content-creator, and editor behind UK lifestyle blog The Listed Home. She writes about home-related topics, from interiors and DIY to food and craft. The Listed Home has been featured in various publications, including Ideal Home, Grazia, and Homes & Antiques magazines.
These look amazing and SO stylish! I too hated maths in school :) I love the look of finishing them off with a filament bulb, we did something similar with a copper fisherman’s lampshade it makes such a difference to the overall result Xx
They’re fab aren’t they? If I’d have been taught geometry through home furnishings, I think I’d have liked it MUCH better!! They missed a trick there ;)
Those lightbulbs!!!! So cool. I love them. I spotted some similar before Christmas but have no where we could use them. I’m trying to persuade my brother he needs them for his house instead :)
They’re gorgeous aren’t they? Maybe you could hang a cluster of them in place of your old light fitting in your sitting room? ;)
Firstly – I apologise for the bloody late comment – I have had ‘one of those’ weeks, though I don’t see the light at the end of the tunnel yet either.
This pendant is stunning!! I bought a coper/rose gold effect one (which look pretty similar to the design you have here) for our new study and I absolutely love it too. Though, as the fabulous stylist you are, you have taken this one step further and added that special ‘Caro’ touch and made it a pure item of beauty with the industrial light fittings and the beautiful vintage bulb – both things I never even knew were available! I adore all things ‘geometric’ at the mo too, but like you – also hated it at school. It just wasn’t as pretty back then I reckon! I have my eye on some lovely geometric curtains, and some pretty mugs, so perhaps these might need to feature soon too. Thanks so much for hosting lovely, Steph xxx #HomeEtc
Aaah!! Late comment??! I only managed to do mine last night so you’re doing MUCH better than me!! ;) And yep — I agree — perhaps if they’d taught geometry at school using gorgeous home furnishings, I’d have paid more attention! ;)
Love love love these light fittings and the whole geometric trend in general. And such a ‘bright’ idea to use the vintage filament bulbs to soften the light a bit but keep it bright IYKWIM!!
Aaah thanks so much lovely. I’m so pleased with them — I nearly went for copper but m so pleased I went with the black!! xx
I love these and love the love picture too. Looks gorgeous – and yes, this is the best kind of geometry right? None of that school stuff! :) Thanks for hosting xx
Haha!! The love picture is an empty frame — I wrote in ink on the wall. I bet it will be a bugger to get off!! ;)