After spending several years writing about interior design, I have learned that lighting is one of the most important components of a room. The proper fixtures, placement and wattage, can create the perfect ambiance or ensure a total design disaster.
In my quest for artistic, interesting and funky lighting designs I came across the works of Dutch-born Nicolette Brunklaus, who was educated as an artist but eventually began designing interior products. In 1998 she established her label Brunklaus Amsterdam.
Her designs incorporate old themes into a new design language, creating objects that are both functional and poetic. Brunklaus notes that her inspiration “comes from imagery, scenes and stories I want to relate in my designs.” This inspiration can be seen in collections such as the Shady Tree Collection, and her popular Delight Shade Collection.
The latest collection from Brunklaus Amsterdam, Cycle of Life (which can only be viewed on her website at the moment), is “inspired by memories of the past and the way all objects go through a cycle of life.” She then shapes these memories into new forms and dimensions and translates them to innovative lighting fixtures as well as pillows (like her Yes No collection shown above), silk paintings, cushy ottomans, ceramics, and curtains.
Her pieces are truly unique and surprisingly affordable. I think you are going to love them!
–By Kate Bailey
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