Light up: an inspirational renovation idea

There's something to be said for choosing the right lighting. It can make you look better than any amount of Botox. And if you don't mind overhead lighting, why not try an idea similar to this one from French artist Arnold Goron? If you had a cavernous open plan space you could try recreating this yourself - all you'd need is a good electrician and a series of pendant fittings. And those pendant fittings are a more energy-efficient alternative than traditional halogen downlights - so easy to use with CFLs (the curly wurly light bulbs). Cute, no?

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Pictures: ArnoldGrocon via DesignBoom