# Flashy Fowl Lamps The Ed Carpenter Pigeon Light Brings City Birds into the Home By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-11-14 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ed-carpenter-pigeon-light References: [dezeen](http://www.dezeen.com/2012/11/14/pheasant-light-by-ed-carpenter-for-theo/) & [theo-theo](http://www.theo-theo.com/product/27/pigeon-light/?bc=search&search_id=3482) Designed to bring outdoor life to the indoors, the Ed Carpenter Pigeon Light is a fun [bird-shaped lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snoopy-lamp). You may have seen pigeons flying around outside your home, especially if you live in a big city. They are a common feature of most downtown cores and neighborhoods, becoming iconic images of city life. While you may not want an actual pigeon roosting in your room, the Pigeon Light is a cute and playful way to incorporate the fowls into your [home decor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-lebow-table-lamp). Choose from bright colors such as pink, yellow and orange ,or go with a more subdued black or white. The Ed Carpenter Pigeon Light is only half a pigeon -- perfect for [mounting on your wall](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-lamp-1). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 - **Nature-inspired Lighting:** Designing lighting fixtures inspired by nature, specifically animals, creating unique decor options. - **Playful Decor:** Incorporating playful design elements into home decor, such as animal-shaped lamps, to add character and whimsy. - **Eclectic Minimalism:** Combining minimalism with eclectic design by adding a statement piece like the Ed Carpenter Pigeon Light to a clean and simple space. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** Introducing unique, playful and nature-inspired lighting fixtures creates an innovative and creative market opportunity for home decor companies. - **Lighting Design:** Developing lighting fixtures inspired by animals, such as the pigeon-shaped Ed Carpenter lamp, can create new product avenues for lighting design companies. - **Interior Design:** The incorporation of playful and eclectic pieces into interior design, such as the Ed Carpenter Pigeon Light, creates opportunities for unique design solutions for residential and commercial spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsical Bird-Like Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiki-lamp.md) - [Elegant Avian-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flamingo-mini-light.md) - [Bird-Inspired Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdinspired-speaker.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Birdcage-Inspired Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bird-intelligent-sound-box.md) - [Bird-Like CO2-Monitoring Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birdie-1.md) - [Bird-Shaped USB Flash Drives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pinge.md) - [Oversized Pen Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bic-lamp.md) - [Sustainable Solar Portable Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iggy-lamp.md)