This week, I shared the full story of converting our barn into a stylish office space. One standout feature I haven't highlighted yet? Our new Cube Lamps mounted on the wall. I discovered them on the Cube Lamps site, part of SPEKTAKEL in Amersfoort, and fell in love instantly. As a fan of unique fixtures like our monkey lamp, these vintage-style wall lamps were a perfect match.
With their simple, timeless design reminiscent of classic ceiling lamps from my childhood (my parents had one!), these Cube Lamps are hand-blown from glass for authentic craftsmanship. They're not just eye-catching—they let you personalize with custom letters or symbols, opening up endless creative possibilities. Imagine one in the toilet with male/female icons or in the kitchen featuring cutlery motifs. Truly versatile and fun.
For the office, I wanted something that captured inspiration, motivation, and enjoyment—not just work. 'Inspire' was tempting but too long at 7 letters for our 23.5 cm wide lamps, especially spaced out. Ultimately, 'MOJO' won out. Its meaning? Personal power, magic, and charisma that reignites your drive.
To enhance the vintage vibe, I selected soft yellow light with the Bauhaus font. Against our white walls, it casts a warm, inviting glow. On darker walls, white light would create a striking contrast too.
Hanging them is straightforward, especially multiples forming a word. Jeroen from SPEKTAKEL connects them, with a plug on the first or last lamp. We measured hole distances precisely, marked a long batten (accounting for lamp spacing), and transferred level marks to the wall for flawless drilling.
I'd love a black-and-white twisted cable for style, but our 3-wire setup required a standard one—I'll upgrade later. Next up: concealing the radiator cable, adding wall art, and retiring the cow chair. What do you think of our Cube Lamps so far?
