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.
Just the other day I was pinning geometric candle holders that I have my eye on for the lounge, I hadn’t considered shades too. We have a filament light bulb in the bedroom and are waiting for the right fitting to complement it. This would be ideal to compliment rather than obscure the bulb.
They’ve got some really lovely ones Louisa! I love the wire shades — the perfect style for filament bulbs :)
Fab lighting and gorgeous pictures.
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Aah thanks so much Carly! That’s lovely of you :)
I used to LOVE getting my new pencil case and stationary at the beginning of each school year. I would feel so proud! I can’t believe these are only £13? Absolute BARGAIN and how delicious is your house? They look stunning! xxx
Ah thanks so much Esther! :) YES! A new pencil case was the highlight of my school year!!! I loved having lots of new stationery items to start back in September :)
Caro they look gorgeous I love them and oooh swoon those bulbs are gorgeous, I have a real thing about lighting Caro, I get quite excited about lights and bulbs x
They’re amazing aren’t they? And a bargain price too!! :)
He he that really made me chuckle, loathing maths but loving geometry sets, me too! The lamp s and bulbs look great, and I hope Mr Shaw is reading :)
Haha!! They taught it all wrong. If they’d shown me pictures of lovely homeware like this, I’d have been totally hooked on geometry ;)
Oooh! I LOVE these lights – they’d look fab in my bedroom too – as it’s all monochrome with a splash of yellow – I love the idea of the yellow wires with the black pendants! Fab! Popping over from #HomeEtc
That would work SO well in your room Lucy — now I’ve seen it, I can really imagine how they’d look!! x
The shades look great! I really love those filament bulbs too, have had my eye on them for possible use in our kitchen re-model. How much light do they actually give off? Is it enough or are they really just decorative? #HomeEtc
I think that a clear bulb would give off more light — we went for a vintage/amber colour and they’re a bit dimmer than a normal 60W bulb — more than a 40W, if that makes sense?
I am glad the geometric trend is here to stay, there’s just something about it that looks so stylish. You guys have really put these lampshades to good use, and putting the vintage lightbulbs in makes them look even more stylish! x
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I agree — it’s such an easy trend to work with isn’t it? Suits every interior too :)
Ok how much of a steal are those ??
I love Geometric design, I have for many years now, so these are right up my alley.
Filmant bulbs work perfectly too, I have a similar copper lamp and it is just so beautiful thanks to the bulb.
Love xx
Such an amazing price eh? I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw they were just 13 quid!
Very cool! And what a bargain x #HomeEtc
SUCH a bargain! :)