Fabulous lighting is a non-negotiable in any well-designed room. And in my opinion, the funkier and more unique it is, the better. By now we all know the best way to combat the harsh, clinical shine of the "big light" is with softer, more indirect table and floor lamps — and I just found a style that's reminiscent of an elegant, high-end design, but for a fraction of the price tag.
Yes, I'm talking about IKEA's new BÄCKNATE lighting collection, if you can believe it. Crafted from recycled paper carefully folded into an exquisite structural silhouette, the $24.99 design works as both mood lighting and a piece of art. And I can't help but think of one of my favorite iconic table lamp designs by Mario Bellini (below) when I look at it.
