# Illuminated Urban Scenery 'Luminaarparaad' Offers Cities a Warm Winter Glow By Alexandra Choli | Published 2009-02-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/illuminated-urban-scenery-luminaarparaad-offers-cities-a-warm-winter-glow References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/01/21/experience-summer-glow-during-winter/) & [pent.dart.ee](http://pent.dart.ee/portfolio_eng/) Winter days can be dark and murky, dragging down our mood and stimulating mostly boredom. To the rescue comes 'Luminaarparaad,' the brainchild of two creative designers, Pent Talvet and Kristian Paljasma. The bright concept aims to light up our chilly days with jolly red flowers and little green bushes, all made of plastic and coated with glowing paint. During the day, the paint absorbs solar energy and thus releases a [joyful glow during the night](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fable-lantern). Although not suitable for picking, the [illuminated flora](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/osmanthus-moon) is low on maintenance and high on whimsical spirit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Glow-in-the-dark Products:** Creating more products that use absorbing technology to release light and make consumers feel better during winter days. - **Artificial Plants:** Accelerating the trend of using artificial plants as a decoration, and combining it with glowing technology. - **Renewable Energy:** Developing better methods for harvesting solar energy and utilizing it to create sustainable products for everyday use. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Incorporating artificial glowing plants into home decor products to create a cozy and warm atmosphere during winter. - **Hospitality:** Using Luminaarparaad's glowing plants to decorate hotel rooms and event spaces to provide guests with a unique and memorable experience. - **Sustainability:** Innovating and developing products that use renewable energy and eco-friendly materials to create a brighter future for the planet. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Light Garden Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/imaginarium360.md) - [DIY LED Flower Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floled.md) - [Immersive Illuminated Artistic Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lumino1.md) - [Outdoor Light-Up Globes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moongarden.md) - [Suspended Lighting Installations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suspended-lighting-installation.md) - [Illuminated Christmas Tree Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/all-lit-up.md) - [Sparkling Illuminated Festive Wreaths](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starry-wreath.md) - [Solar-Powered Floral Garden Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solar-tree-house.md) - [Indoor Gardening Glowing Petunias](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/firefly-petunia.md)