Description
Some lamps are objects you look at; some are objects you feel. The Balloon Memory light occupies an unusual third category: it is a lamp you remember. Its rounded acrylic form — available in red, green, yellow, orange, blue, and white — references the simple joy of a balloon without ever becoming childish, landing instead in the territory of Scandinavian playful minimalism championed by designers like Eero Aarnio and Arne Jacobsen.
Available in both ceiling mount and wall sconce configurations, with four size options from 20 to 35 cm (8 to 14 in), this lamp adapts to children's rooms, adult bedrooms, creative studios, and hospitality spaces equally. The E27 socket, pull-switch operation, and iron finish frame make it practical as well as beautiful. In warm white (3000K) or 3-colour dimmable variant, it delivers 249–2000 lm — ample for bedroom ambient lighting.
The light quality from coloured acrylic is distinctive and irreplaceable: the shade absorbs and re-emits light in its own hue, tinting the room with a soft wash of colour. A white shade gives a clean, even glow; a red shade turns a room rosy; a blue one turns the ceiling into a twilight sky. It is one of the most affordable ways to dramatically transform a room's atmosphere.
Who it's for: The bold decorator who believes rooms should have personality — and that a ceiling light can be as considered as any piece of furniture. Perfect for children's rooms, creative studios, Airbnb design-forward spaces, and anyone who wants to say something interesting with their overhead light.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I choose between ceiling and wall configurations?
Yes — this lamp is available in both ceiling light and wall sconce styles. Select your preferred mount type at checkout. Both share the same acrylic shade and E27 fitting.
What sizes are available?
Diameters of 20 cm, 25 cm, 30 cm, and 35 cm (8, 10, 12, and 14 in) are available. Choose based on room scale: 20–25 cm for bedside or accent use, 30–35 cm as a primary ceiling or feature light.
Does the shade colour affect the room light?
Yes, beautifully. Coloured acrylic casts a soft tinted ambient glow that washes the ceiling and walls. A white shade gives the cleanest neutral light; coloured shades create a distinctive chromatic atmosphere. For flexibility, white is the most versatile.
What bulb should I use?
E27, LED preferred, 8–12W. For coloured shades, a warm white bulb will blend warmly with the acrylic hue. For white shades, both warm and cool white work well.
Is it suitable for a children's room?
Yes — the rounded form, joyful palette, and safe acrylic material (no glass) make it an excellent choice for children's rooms. The pull-switch variant gives older children independence over their own light.
Does the pull-switch variant require hardwiring?
Yes — like all ceiling lights, hardwired installation by a qualified electrician is required. The wall sconce version also requires hardwired connection. This is not a plug-in lamp.
Specifications
- Shade material: Coloured acrylic
- Frame material: Iron
- Configurations: Ceiling light / Wall sconce (select at checkout)
- Sizes: 20 cm / 8 in — 25 cm / 10 in — 30 cm / 12 in — 35 cm / 14 in
- Socket: E27
- Bulb included: No
- Colour temperatures: Warm white 3000K / 3-colour dimmable (select at checkout)
- Luminous flux: 249-2000 lm
- Shade colours: Red, green, yellow, orange, blue, white
- Switch type: Pull switch (ceiling) / standard (wall)
- Installation: Hardwired (electrician recommended)
- Is smart device: No
- Origin: Mainland China