The winter can be an uplifting time of the year when you walk into a room and experience mists of warm light, filtered through shades of finesse that sets a subtle ambiance. The wide array of options available on the market today can bring a sense of sweet relaxation to your living room or an enhanced brilliance of your work or study area. We’ve come a long way from the kerosene lantern, the 100-watt bulb and the barrage of uninspiring fixtures and lamps to choose from. Artists have hit the scene with architectural, award-winning designs that make you actually look forward to showering your rooms in light.

Normann Copenhagen - Norm 69: Ceilings no longer have to be plain and boring. The modern pendant light, Norm 69 by Simon Karkov, is a masterpiece that brings a fresh, pleasing atmosphere to any indoor setting. Organic in nature, these serene shades transform a ceiling into a picture of harmony with the outdoors. In 2002, the Norm 69 received the honorable Formland Design Award at the Formland fair in Herning. Additionally, in 2003, the Norm 69 was voted “Best Product” at the IMM international furniture fair held in Cologne, Germany. The Norm 69, with its characteristic design, is a great buy for any modern design enthusiast!

Pablo - Light Bench: Today, lighting trends do not primarily focus on “lighting” a room. Lighting must also set a mood and there is nothing more chic and stunning than the Pablo Light Bench. This Pablo original, has a white translucent acrylic top and is supported by two clear acrylic ends. These benches are on display in some of the hippest hotels and boutiques in America, but displaying these gems at home can make quite a statement!

Pablo - Bel’Occhio: Pablo Pardo of Pablo Designs, a Venezuelan born industrial designer, has created many award-winning, simple, and useful designs of light, presenting illusory themes causing one to stop and admire. A favorite lamp this season, is Pablo’s uncomplicated, yet intriguing lamp called the Bel’Occhio. This light is a movable spotlight and ambient table lamp all in one, wrapped within a clear sphere, almost appearing to float on its base. This work of art brings a mystical sense of being and can stand alone easily, centered on a coffee table.

Winter can be a slow period of solitude or it can be your favorite uplifting time of the year. Purchasing new and innovative lighting can produce a daily adventure in your home when you reach for the light switch. Floor lamps, table lamps, hanging lamps, benches and more have become much more than just a way to light the darkness. Explore new lighting possibilities with this list of favorites from Pablo and Normann Copenhagen and turn your abode into an experience to appreciate.