# Entwined Table Lights The Coil Lamp DIY Kit Invites You to Wind Your Own Illuminator By Amelia Roblin | Published 2011-03-26 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coil-lamp-diy-kit References: [7gadgets](http://www.7gadgets.com/2011/03/24/coil-lamp-diy-kit/33106) & [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/coil-lamp-diy-kit) For an ambient interior space, you may wish to install a [table light with a lamp shade](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-table-light), but more versatile rooms may be better suited for a this Coil Lamp DIY Kit. Sold by Uncommon Goods, this quirky illuminator mimics the form of a conventional light; however, it's essentially a few pieces of [transparent plastic slotted together](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allen-key-lamp) with a cable and a lightbulb poking through. Depending on the brightness or dimness preferred in a particular room at a given time, this handy homeware is enhanced with a lengthy orange extension cord that can be wound around the object's top to reduce radiant light. A witty addition to quarters with character, the Coil Lamp DIY Kit creates customization with an eccentric quality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Customization Homeware:** The Coil Lamp DIY Kit allows individuals to customize and personalize their lighting experience. - **Quirky Interior Lighting:** Interior lighting is no longer just a functional item, but can be an integral part of a room's décor. - **DIY Home Décor:** Consumers are increasingly interested in creating and building household items as a form of self-expression and cost-effectiveness. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor Industry:** The home decor industry can tap into the demand for customizable and quirky lighting solutions like the Coil Lamp DIY Kit. - **DIY Industry:** The DIY industry can find opportunities in providing consumers with the tools, materials, and guidance to create their own household items. - **Sustainability Industry:** As consumers seek to reduce waste by repurposing items and minimizing packaging, the sustainability industry can offer eco-friendly DIY kits like the Coil Lamp DIY Kit. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quirky Common Item Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-lamp-lighter.md) - [Interconnecting Component Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-table-lamp.md) - [Geometric Nostalgic Night Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handmaid-table-lamp.md) - [Organically Shaped Shadow Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loops-lamp.md) - [3D-Printed Reversed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/revolve-lamp.md) - [Conical Multifunctional Lamp Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-table-light.md) - [Shape-Shifting Modular Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodi.md) - [Flatpack Minimalist Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-loop-lamp.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md)