Inkblot Test: Coastal Ceiling Lights

Ceiling lighting is an interesting thing. Like art, one piece can be interpreted many different ways.

For instance, this light fixture could be classified as modern lighting. And it is a modern ceiling light, often found right at home in contemporary or modern decor.

Intergalactic Ceiling Lamp

But when I see it, I see a moon shell.

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Here is another modern light, that often finds its way into beach homes.

Sapphire Ceiling Lamp

Alone, you might look at it and wonder how the "coastal" connection could be made, but I have a guess:

Sea Urchin

Now you try. Quick!

First thing that pops into your mind:

Proxima Ceiling Lamp

Did you think of an octupus' tentacles?

You're good! Try another one ...

Sea Sponge!

Sea Sponge : : Sea Sponge detail

One more.  This one is pretty easy ...

Vector Ceiling Lamp

Ocean bubbles, obviously.

 Now for some inspiration. Check out the cool ways that modern lighting was incorporated into coastal decor.

Beach Style Dining Room by Boston General Contractors Woodmeister Master Builders

If you like this light fixture, check out the Shooting Stars Ceiling Lamp and the Blast Ceiling Lamp.

Contemporary Dining Room by New York Interior Designers & Decorators Marie Burgos Design

Eclectic Home Office by Abbotsford Interior Designers & Decorators Your Designer

Nebula Ceiling Lamp and the Symmetry Ceiling Lamp would help you get this look.

Eclectic Dining Room by San Francisco Architects & Designers Mark English Architects, AIA

Vector Ceiling Lamp and the Inertia Ceiling Lamp create this "ocean bubbles" effect.

Contemporary Dining Room by San Francisco General Contractors S. A. Baxter, Inc.

For several versions of the "sea urchin" look, take a look at the Physics Ceiling Lamp, Propulsion Ceiling Lamp, Pulsar Ceiling Lamp, Sapphire Ceiling Lamp Small, and Sapphire Ceilign Lamp Large.

So what was the point of this little exercise?  Today we learned 2 things:
1) Don't judge a ceiling light without consulting your imagination.
2) Modern lighting can be used in coastal decor that isn't necessarily modern
Class dismissed!

~Natalee