NOVELTY LIGHTS

Evening Star, Issue 21632, 30 January 1934, Page 2

NOVELTY LIGHTS

NEW DESIGNS IN LAMPS Novelty lights ore being introduced more and more into the homo, and give a pleasing note of interest to the furnishing scheme. tn some instances the effect is obtained solely by the design of the lamp and the materials used, says the ‘ News-Chronicle,’ London. One of the latest developments, however, is the introduction of alternative colour lights. Blue, red, and yellow bidbs are the basis of this new treatment, and each colour is controlled by a separate switch. The usual white hulk should be included as well, and this, incombination with cither or nil three primary colours, helps to give soft and silken effects. With the addition of a “dimmer” to reduce the power of each lamp, most fascinating results are obtained. Indeed, within the space of a second it is -possible to change completely the whole appearance of a room and endow it with a new fairy-like character. By the simple operation of the resistance switch or, “ dimmer,” the room is flooded by a dee)) sunset glow, a cool grass green or the pink of sunny dawn, at will. The blue alone will lend a mauve or rich purple hue to red carpets and curtains according to their depth of shade. Yellow objects, such as cushions and vases, take up a greenish tone under the influence of the blue. RAINBOW HUES. All the colours turned on at once set up the .most delightful rainbow lights, and those may be intensified or made paler by the use of the white and the dimmer ” switch. Fittings and holders lor this new colour lighting arc mostly inverted, may be metal or painted wood, and are arranged to reflect the rays from ■coiling or wall. In a very large room tinted glass panels sunk into and forming a level surface with the walls or pillars arc much used, and the charm of this method is enhanced by the adoption of etched or sand-blasted glass. The technique of the decorative glass-worker has now reached such a high standard that any bold design such as horse-racing or sailing shins, can be faithfully reproduced. This new colour lighting is a practical and eminently up-to-date method of setting off the simplicity and strong “lino” of modern interiors; and it is well worthy of consideration for sitting rpoms and rooms in flats or in country houses.