In a hectic world, having a comfortable spot to relax and reflect on the important people and things in your life is critical for balance and happiness. Lighting inspired by nature, with fixtures and shades made using natural materials such as rattan, rope, and alabaster can help create a place of calm by casting delicate shadow patterns and alluring illumination.
Peyton Fox of Quoizel talks about the use of natural materials in lighting in a new video available here. To see more lighting design videos from ALA, go online to LightingDesignVideos.com.