# Prescription Bottle Lamp Shades This Whimsical Lamp was Upcycled from Empty Prescription Bottles By Ell Smith | Published 2017-07-10 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/prescription-bottle-lamp-shade References: [boingboing.net](http://boingboing.net/2017/07/06/lampshade-made-of-repurposed-p.html) & [facebook](https://www.facebook.com/EmilySeilhamerArt/posts/192022767990272) This prescription bottle lamp shade helps shine a light on visits to the doctor. A worn-down lamp shade got a modern makeover after designer Emily Seilhamer upcycled dozens of prescription bottles to create a new lamp shade. The lamp's soft amber glow elicits a sense of relaxation that would make this light source a perfect addition to a bedside table. The empty bottles hang from the lamp's frame, appearing as a whimsical, but noiseless, wind chime. The [upcycling of everyday objects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys) is a specialty for Emily Seilhamer, the designer behind this lamp. Seilhamer was disheartened by the amount of pill bottles that people use in their day-to-day lives that simply get thrown away when emptied. The designer wanted to provide these objects with longevity, creating something meaningful and beautiful. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 68% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycled Design:** The upcycling of everyday objects presents new opportunities for designers to create unique products out of waste materials. - **Sustainable Lighting:** Creating lighting fixtures that use recycled materials and reduce energy consumption presents a promising trend for environmentally conscious consumers. - **Whimsical Decor:** Designers are incorporating playful and imaginative elements into home decor, providing an opportunity to elevate traditional household items into conversation starters and art pieces. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Product Design:** Product designers can look for ways to reduce waste and create innovative products using upcycled materials, like the prescription bottle lamp shade. - **Lighting Industry:** The lighting industry can innovate by incorporating sustainable and eco-friendly practices and materials into the production and design process. - **Home Decor Industry:** There is an opportunity for the home decor industry to embrace more imaginative and playful designs, like the whimsical prescription bottle lamp shade, to create unique and eye-catching products for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Glow-in-the-Dark Prescription Bottles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glowing-relief.md) - [Pencil Shaving-Inspired Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharpener-lampshades.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Modern Marble Waste Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sole-lamp.md) - [Hollow Candle-Like Table Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lampe.md) - [Recycled Lighting Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys-collection.md) - [Human Physio-Themed Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dif-lamp.md) - [Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japandi-lamp.md) - [Soft Rope Lampshades](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hat-collection.md)