How do I make attractive plant lights?




Hello! I'm a new plant enthusiast and was wondering if anyone here had input in my struggle to balance function, budget and design. I fell in love with Soltech Solutions Aspect light on Instagram, but can't pay the pretty penny. I'm thinking of getting a simple hanging fixture from ikea (image attached) and finding a suitable bulb to use with it. Does anyone have any other ideas to make grow lights for indoor plants more attractive?



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The photo you posted looks nice, Cassie. I've also used clip-on adjustable types for plant lights. Mine weren't black but looked sort of like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Globe-Electric-56963-Multi-Joint-Metal/dp/B00HX2EVPS/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1543255955&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=drafting+lamp&dpPl=1&dpID=419xlhUygmL&ref=plSrch
Of course that style won't fit all decor and there has to be a surface to clip to.
Thanks, Lisabeth. In the past, I had a similar clip light that was very unattractive. What kind of bulb did you use?
I use these #1 Good for floor,wall ceiling of shelf mounting https://www.amazon.com/Satco-Products-SF77-394-Multi-Purpose/dp/B001PICIEM/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1543260268&sr=8-4&keywords=can+lights+for+floor OR hanging off curtain rod https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01IEE57EM/ref=sspa_dk_detail_9?psc=1 & https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01L9IVS7U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1with MOST IMPORTANT FULL SPECTRUM BULBS https://www.amazon.com/Efficient-Spectrum-Hydroponic-Greenhouse-Medicinal/dp/B01EVJ4BWI/ref=sr_1_15?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1543259757&sr=1-15&keywords=full+spectrum+plant+bulbs BULBS GOOD Price & FiT INTO FIXTURES https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01L74WDPW/ref=psdc_14252951_t3_B074FYZ66Z one thing I would like to say full spectrum grow light bulbs are not safe for eyes so if it's somewhere you are always sitting not good or if your pets will be lying there. you can use reg. daylight Here's info. on difference https://www.lyco.co.uk/advice/what-are-daylight-bulbs/ best light for plants really is from unobstructed window
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