Bright Ideas + Beautiful Bulbs | Lee Broom
Perhaps it’s my British roots showing, but I have a soft spot for cut crystal. I don’t actually have much of it in my house, but the sight of it brings back memories of traditional trifle pudding, spirits decanting on the sideboard and candies carefully placed out on the coffee table at Christmas.
In stumbling upon Lee Broom‘s latest offering, I think I’ve found a way to invite those old memories back home to live again {and with fewer caloric consequences, I might add!}. A brilliant mix of delicate, decorative craftsmanship and industrially simplicity, the application for these Crystal Bulbs is seemingly endless.
A row of these hung over a kitchen island or peninsula would be simple yet stunning, offering a subtle yet glamorous rhythm to the heart of the home. Suspend clusters of 3 on either side of the mirror in a bathroom for a touch of glamour, or try this look above your nightstands in the bedroom for a fresh and elegant alternative to table lamps.
Individually hand-blown and hand-cut with a classic crystal pattern, these bulbs are impeccably crafted by Cumbria Crystal in the north of England. The finishing touch is the Lee Broom crested logo etched into each one. The bulbs can be purchased individually or packaged with the socket set.
It all began with the huge success of Lee’s Decanterlight range {see below}, a thoughtful repurposing of all but outdated crystal decanters. Not satisfied to rest on his laurels, Lee pursued the possibilities of this design idea even further. The resulting Crystal Bulb is truly a stroke of genius, transforming the everyday lightbulb into an ornamental light fitting of truly elegant status.
From upcycling and repurposing the vintage to reinventing the ordinary, it’s no wonder Lee Broom is one of the UK’s top product and interior designers. I hope today’s bright and beautiful idea has you thinking about the ordinary objects you know and love and all the potential they might hold. Thanks for the inspiration, Lee!
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