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Celebration of light December is the month to celebrate the gift of light. The seemingly eternal winter nights are the cold backdrop of illuminated festivals all around the globe. Brighten the Christmas tree and light the Chanukah candles to cover this month in a mesmerising glow. TEXT: ARNE ADRIAENSSENS | PRESS PHOTOS
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1. In the smallest of spaces Every room deserves to be lit properly. Even the smallest one. This modern, whimsical bathroom light called L-hop gives your porcelain throne some extra cachet and rocks your roll. From €250 www.dark.be
2. Breath-taking chandelier The Shanghai-chandelier is always in motion. The heavy, bronze-colour lamp opens and closes to your liking and can stop and stay in any position. It can even ‘breathe’ in and out automatically, covering the room in an ever-fading and intensifying yellow glow. Price on request www.kinetura.com
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4. In the pipeline Different rooms require different lamps. Luckily, the construction of the Light Forest easily adapts to every room and space. The basic models (for both the ceiling and the wall) can be built in four different ways. If even that is too limited, however, the designers will happily create a customised version for your interior only. From €1,080 www.ontwerpduo.nl
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3. A cosy countdown If you cannot wait to attack the delicious Christmas meal, then there is now a solution. This cute candle helps you to cope with the countdown to the big day. Light a little piece of it every day until the turkey appears on the table and the presents can finally be opened. €7 www.dille-kamille.nl 8 | Issue 60 | December 2018
5. Ignite the engine Ship engines get inspected with draconican precision and even the smallest irregularity can give them a single ticket to the junkyard. ES Ontwerp saves these high-quality metals from eternal damnation and reuses the engine’s valves into elegant, massive candlesticks with a fascinating story. From €32 to €180 www.esontwerp.com