With the waning light of autumn, our thoughts turn to lighting options that could ease us through the darker days of winter. Looking to nature-inspired, eco-friendly solutions, we found some beautiful ideas to transform our homes in ways that will actually benefit us year round.

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How can you not love the fact that Greenworks’ Babylone light fixture has a futuristic mod design that not only serves to illuminate but houses plants as well. Plants have an air purifying effect on their surroundings; by taking in oxygen and carbon dioxide they also pull in and remove toxins. Researchers also say that plants can reduce stress by providing soothing comfort to a room. And with dry heat in our winter months, plants can help add up to 5% more moisture in the air. Add up these benefits with the sleek design and low maintenance plant care and winter starts looking good!

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Indeed, prepare to be amazed by your own patch of indoor liquid sunshine with Wagle’s Rain Large Pendant Chandelier. This breathtaking chandelier is created with an array of crystals strung on delicate filaments and hand cut for optimal clarity and sparkle. Nine embedded lights shine upon the crystals for a dazzling effect. Airy, refreshing and absolutely unique, Rain will wash away your lighting blahs. (Includes energy-efficient halogen bulbs which last longer than traditional incandescent bulbs).

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Bring a bit of nature into your home with this charming and sophisticated lamp from Bleu Nature. An exquisite display of driftwood is given new meaning with the chrome-plated blown glass lampshade on Bleu Nature’s Lamp Kiinau. Perfect for your living room, bedroom or office space, the lamp is compatible with low-energy bulbs. What better to evoke the feel of ocean beaches and sunshine than driftwood.