# Helium Lamps Lighten Your Loft (and Your Wallet) By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-11-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eerie-lighting-comes-from-helium-floating-lamps References: [geekologie](http://www.geekologie.com/2007/11/helium_balloon_lights_are_ridu.php) Spice up your loft with real [helium balloon lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog). The [floating height](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lp-lamp) is adjustable. One model is corded, the other is run by batteries. The Helium Balloon Lights will also lighten your bank account to the tune of a grand each. Don't forget about the cost of helium **Implications** - These Helium Balloon Lights are a testament to the common appreciation for objects that boast a sense of fantasy or novelty. In today's chaotic society, a bit of [fun found in daily life](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-lebow-table-lamp) provides a sense of relief that is unparalleled. Thus, companies can look into adding whimsy to their product designs to attract the fun-starved home owner to their interior design products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 1% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Whimsical Design:** With the popularity of Helium Balloon Lights, companies should consider incorporating whimsy in their product designs to attract consumers who seek fun and fantasy in their daily lives. - **Functional Novelty:** There is a growing demand for products that offer a sense of novelty while still serving a functional purpose, creating a potential opportunity for companies to create similar products. - **Sustainable Novelty:** As the cost and environmental impact of helium becomes more apparent, there may be an opportunity for companies to innovate and create similar floating lights using sustainable materials and technologies. ### Where This Applies - **Home Decor:** The whimsical and functional nature of Helium Balloon Lights presents an opportunity for companies in the home decor industry to create similar products that offer both novelty and utility. - **Event Planning:** Helium Balloon Lights could be incorporated into event decor, creating an opportunity for event planning and decor companies to offer a unique and memorable experience for their clients. - **Sustainability:** As the environmental impact of helium becomes more apparent, there is a potential opportunity for companies with expertise in sustainable materials and technologies to innovate and create a more eco-friendly alternative to Helium Balloon Lights. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Air Balloon-Inspired Lamp Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-balloon-lamp.md) - [Balloon-Like Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-blown.md) - [Cutesy Coiled Floor Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-helix-lamp.md) - [Floating LED Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poof-light.md) - [Hat-Like Fabric Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-lamp.md) - [Quirky Common Item Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-lamp-lighter.md) - [Inflatable Colorful Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/squeeze-inflatable-lamp.md) - [Chic Saucer-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/light-in-tight-light-fixture.md) - [Dreamlike Bubble-Shaped Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airshape-lamp.md)