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Where to put floor lamp in living room — Placement Tips, Lighting Rules & Akari-Style Ideas
Where to put floor lamp in living room — Placement Tips, Lighting Rules & Akari-Style Ideas
Not sure where to place a floor lamp in your living room? This friendly guide covers the best spots — corners, behind sofas, next to reading chairs, behind the TV,... Read more...
Soft Light vs Warm Light — Choose the Right Glow (and the Best Lamps for Dark Rooms) - Captainsbamboo
Soft Light vs Warm Light — Choose the Right Glow (and the Best Lamps for Dark Rooms)
Choosing the right light changes how a room feels. This guide explains soft light vs warm light, how warm light vs soft light work in practice, and which bright lamps... Read more...
Large Paper Round Pendant Light — Soft Scale, Big Atmosphere (A Guide) - Captainsbamboo
Large Paper Round Pendant Light — Soft Scale, Big Atmosphere (A Guide)
Large paper round pendant lights give any room immediate warmth and calm. This guide explains why oversized paper pendants (like Akari-inspired globes) work so well — from light quality and... Read more...
Why Are Akari Lamps So Expensive? Why Not Choose Us? - Captainsbamboo
Why Are Akari Lamps So Expensive? Why Not Choose Us?
Original Isamu Noguchi Akari lamps are known for their timeless design and craftsmanship, but their price often surprises many buyers. In this article, we’ll explain why Akari lamps are expensive... Read more...
Best Floor Lamps for Dark Rooms: Bright and Stylish Lighting Solutions - Captainsbamboo
Best Floor Lamps for Dark Rooms: Bright and Stylish Lighting Solutions
If you're struggling with a dark room, finding the right lighting solution is crucial. In this article, we’ll explore the best floor lamps for dark rooms, including bright and stylish... Read more...
Illuminate Your Space: Best Floor Lamps for Dark Rooms - Captainsbamboo
Illuminate Your Space: Best Floor Lamps for Dark Rooms
Struggling with a dimly lit room? Explore our top picks for the best floor lamps that not only brighten dark spaces but also add a touch of style to your... Read more...
Under the Akari Glow: Kafeteria SMK’s Beautiful Marriage of Light, Food and hygge - Captainsbamboo
Under the Akari Glow: Kafeteria SMK’s Beautiful Marriage of Light, Food and hygge
Step inside Kafeteria at SMK and you’ll find warm washi paper lights floating over long wooden tables, creating a living, luminous atmosphere that feels both museum-calm and cozy-hygge. This short,... Read more...
How to Make an Akari Lamp — Step-by-Step Guide to Paper & Light - Captainsbamboo
How to Make an Akari Lamp — Step-by-Step Guide to Paper & Light
ant a warm, sculptural paper lamp for your home? This guide shows an approachable DIY route to make an Akari-style paper lamp (in Isamu Noguchi’s spirit) — what materials to... Read more...
Japanese Paper Lamps: Guide to Akari & More — How to Choose, Compare, and Buy - Captainsbamboo
Japanese Paper Lamps: Guide to Akari & More — How to Choose, Compare, and Buy
This quick guide explains what makes Akari lamps special, how they differ from other Japanese paper lighting, and where to look when you want to buy Noguchi Akari lamp or... Read more...
Noguchi Standing Lamp — Spotlight on the Zephyr Akari (akari LJF) Floor Lamp - Captainsbamboo
Noguchi Standing Lamp — Spotlight on the Zephyr Akari (akari LJF) Floor Lamp
Meet the Zephyr Akari (akari LJF) — an exclusive floor lamp that blends Japanese paper-lamp warmth with modern performance. Lightweight, sculptural, and built for everyday living, Zephyr Akari produces soft,... Read more...
Where to buy a paper floor lamp near 60187 (Wheaton, IL) — quick local guide + our online promise - Captainsbamboo
Where to buy a paper floor lamp near 60187 (Wheaton, IL) — quick local guide + our online promise
Looking for an Akari-style paper floor lamp near ZIP 60187? Visit nearby lighting showrooms in the Chicago western suburbs — or order from CaptainsBamboo.com with guaranteed delivery within 12 days,... Read more...
Japanese Lamp vs. All the World’s Lamps — Soft Light, Simple Shape, Timeless Style - Captainsbamboo
Japanese Lamp vs. All the World’s Lamps — Soft Light, Simple Shape, Timeless Style
Explore how classic Japanese lamp design — especially Noguchi-inspired Akari paper lights — differs from lighting styles around the world. Learn why their soft light and shadow, clean simplicity, and... Read more...