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Yay or Nay? Household items as light shades?

Luke Buckle
9 years ago
Tea cups as pendant lamp shades is a cheeky twist on the upcycling idea of reclaiming items and adding some value.

What do you think of this as a design trick?
Electric Mavis Luminare · More Info
LOVE IT!
Yeah, nah.
I'm neutral.
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  • condomary
    9 years ago
    Not for me. Sorry, don't like it even a little bit.

    Comments (23)

    • Curt D'Onofrio
      9 years ago
      Very creative people out there, but i would've used these tea cups instead for small indoor plants on window sill.
    • grobby
      9 years ago
      Depends where they're used. They're a little quirky, but I like quirky. One of the prettiest pendant lights I've seen was made from a beat up looking wire basket and placed over an island. Good way to recycle.
    • Vega Maguire
      9 years ago
      Unique love it tho i would have trouble finding some were to put them
    • zweiback
      9 years ago
      The attached photo is more my cup of tea when it comes to quirky lighting!
    • User
      9 years ago
      A loud NO. Those are terrible. Probably could only use a tiny bulb, so the point would be what?
    • PRO
      Custom Craft Upholsterers, Inc.
      9 years ago
      It really depends on the overall interior of the house, the "tea" lights are cute.
    • Susan Shea
      9 years ago
      Depends on the surroundings. I can see those lights over a little table in a nook in a whimsical kitchen or over a coffee/tea station.
    • Susan Shea
      9 years ago
      Love the hat pendant lights. I have a small dressing room/walk-in closet; I think I'll use this idea there. Fun.
    • ashilleong
      9 years ago
      I like the hat light too -is there any way to save photos in comments to an idea book?
    • PRO
      Havven
      9 years ago
      It could work in a retail, boutique, cafe or bar... not in the everyday home.
    • User
      9 years ago
      Definitely my cup of tea. They take the biscuit.
    • User
      9 years ago
      :)
    • ladyrob1
      9 years ago
      Good idea! Had not thought of that. Now on the hunt for unnusual tea cups and saucers...there are plenty around here in Op shops for a peeny or so. Hope this brilliant idea does not catch on here until I've had my pick! Thanks Luke! Are you always as clever?
    • ladyrob1
      9 years ago
      @ Havven Am really curious to know what is your concept of "the everyday home"? ( Not being snarky) Trying to understand.
    • ladyrob1
      9 years ago
      Just received a message that one named Laura Kook commented:: " That picture looks stupid, hate it." UH? Where are you Laura Kook? What's to hate with such veehemence? Its just a bit of whimsy, never enough time in the day for a bit of the unnusual to shock us out of our complacency.
    • Emmeline T
      8 years ago

      Very weird... never would have it.

    • PRO
      Yours&MineOnline
      7 years ago

      I love these - very much my cup of tea! There are many up-cycling & re-purposing ideas for teacups & more at Yours&MineOnline.

    • moni45
      7 years ago

      I could imagine them in a quirky cafe but would struggle with using in a house. Would definitely need the furniture to go with them.

    • 94236633
      7 years ago
      Yuk.
    • PRO
      Sydney Lighthouse
      7 years ago

      Nice design! It would look better if it was upright though! :)

    • PRO
      Nasseri Associates
      7 years ago

      It is interesting and different to use in commercial or retail interior design but not for home.

    • PRO
      Alliance Robes
      7 years ago

      Long live quirky creativity!

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