Leave it to Copenhagen It couple Frederik Bille Brahe (chef) and Caroline Brasch Nielsen (model/designer) to remind us that a silver-tipped lightbulb can transform an otherwise ho-hum fixture into a design detail worth emulating.
The Sighting(s)
Our reminder of the enigmatic appeal of chrome-tipped bulbs came from Frederik and Caroline’s kitchen, where they’re paired with simple white sconces (and some creative work with the electrical cord).
Photograph courtesy of Reform from A Family Kitchen in Copenhagen with Uncommon Style.
Photography by Eefje de Coninck for Remodelista from La Vie en Rose: Inside a Costumier’s Dreamlike, DIY Maison in France.
But we’ve previously admired silver bulbs, too, including in the French home of French stylist and costumier Céline Sathal, where a solitary silver bulb hangs from the ceiling.
And small chrome bulbs replaced regular white ones in Sarah Lonsdale’s own California bath, as seen in 10 Tips for Transforming a Rental Bath on a Budget.
Photograph by Matthew Williams for Remodelista.
The Source
Silvery lightbulbs are easy to source. Less expensive options are widely available from Nostalgic Bulbs ($4.95), Ace Hardware ($7.99), Lights.com ($8), and Home Depot ($6.58).