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Lighten Up! With Illuminated Furniture For Every Room

Amber Fijolek on Sep 30, 2009 10:24 AM PDT

Need to brighten up a room? Better than a lamp may just be a piece of illuminated furniture! As there are plenty of sconces, table lamps, ceiling and floor lamps to wade through in your quest for the perfect one, perhaps thinking outside the conventional lighting department could help. No, don't rip down your curtains. Try instead a table with the glow of a lamp inside, but be warned-- tracking down these fancy furnishings isn't easy as they're certainly a not on top of everyone's list. They are, however, if you're looking to transform your place into a posh pad. Illuminated furniture creates an ambiance unlike that of any spotlight. And, if your lighting concept involves your tabletops, the things that adorn them will see a new light of day. Click through the slideshow for a sample of some shiny surfaces!

Tags : tv , tabletop , table , room , lamp

Hot In The Hive: Hi-Fi Hi-Light

Anna Yu on Sep 21, 2009 6:20 AM PDT

From eye shadow sticks that double as an eye liner to dresses that can be worn in multiple ways, I'm a total sucker for things that can multi-task. With limited space in my room (because it's filled with clothes, of course!) I've got to make my decor count. Lately, I've been listening to my music through my dinky laptop speakers and when my desk lamp finally blew out, I had the perfect replacement in mind. The Hi-Fi Hi-Light from PB Teen is a desk lamp, a charging station for your iPod, as well as a speaker! Talk about getting more bang for your buck. While it's great in my tiny room, this is also a good choice for an office or dorm room. With the desk space you saved by not getting a separate speaker system and desk lame, you now have more room for your accessories!

Price: $149
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the Hi-Fi Hi-Light to the Hive.

Tags : speaker , pb teen , office , light , lamp

Not Your Average Floor Lamps!

Amber Fijolek on Sep 6, 2009 5:25 AM PDT

We all cracked up during Anchorman when Brick stated "I love lamp," but really, a cool floor lamp can actually bring excitement to a room! The lamps we're talking about, however, aren't your standard, prototype floor lamps-- these lamps are designed to make you "ooh" and "ahh." If you're looking to give your room the unconventional edge that your standard floor lamp isn't, these light fixtures are more like a work of art with purpose. With twists of metal and an array of different-looking shades, your new lamp can be so much more than a night-time reading accessory. A look at these lamps will make you appreciate light in a whole new way, so take a peek at a slideshow of some of the coolest lamps you can get your hands on!

Tags : lighting , lamp , interiors , i love lamp

Hot In The Hive: Light Pillow

Alex Gambardella on Jul 28, 2009 6:17 AM PDT

Finally -- the bookworm's comfy, camouflaged alternative to the book light! This light-up pillow, designed by Linas Kutavicius, can be placed on the floor, on the bed, or even hung up as a unique wall lamp or chandelier! While I'm sure its inner metal frame keeps it from being quite as squishy and cuddly as the rest of your bed linens, its washable cover keeps the lamp soft and safe while you cozy up in your bedroom. Get your own at Generate Design. Just don't get any crazy ideas about a glow-in-the-dark pillow fight; I'm not certain the fixture is quite that multifunctional...

Price: $189
Who Found It: xgalexy was the first to add the Light Pillow to the Hive.

Tags : throw pillows , pillows , pillow , linas kutavicius , lamp

Hot In The Hive: KIKKERLAND Knock Off Lamp

Anna Yu on Jun 5, 2009 6:25 AM PDT

I recently went bowling with a group of friends and had a funny feeling that I'd get the lowest score of the night. It didn't help that one friend had his very own custom bowling ball and another had a charming hop to his bowling technique. While I had a few spares, many of my attempts landed in the gutter. Not to worry! I still had a great time and actually scored better than I expected. So while I was scouring the web to look for a new table lamp today, I was surprised to find the KIKKERLAND Knock Off Lamp from Revolve. No it's not that kind of a knock off. It's because you won't find an on/off switch on this lamp. Instead, standing it upright will turn it on and knocking it on its side will turn it off. Guess this is one time when you don't want to be knocking pins down unless you want a pitch black room!

Price: $32
Who Found It: facadeindreams was first to add the KIKKERLAND Knock Off Lamp to the Hive.

Tags : revolve , lighting , lamp , kikkerland

Unleash Your Inner Nerd With Stylehive's Stylescopes!

Alex Gambardella on May 18, 2009 4:17 PM PDT

No matter how hard you may try to hide it with your sexy stilettos and dare-to-bare minidresses, even the hottest-looking hivers have a closet nerd just begging to break free. Whether you secretly keep a collection of Pokemon cards (or beanie babies, like in my case), have read the Harry Potter series hundreds of times, or just have a love for all things Atari, it's time to fess up to your freaky fandom and let your inner geek see the light of day! With techie trinkets and nerd-inspired clothing pieces like thin-strapped suspenders for the Leos and high-waisted shorts for the Aquarius ladies, you'll be surprised to know that geek is the new chic! After all, nerds are destined to take over the world, so let the stars be your guide and check the slideshow to see how your sign can get techie chic this week!

Tags : nerds , lamp , jewelry , home decor