# Eccentric Ski Equipment Lighting The Willem Heeffer Ski Chandelier Up-cycles Old Gear By Vivian Lau | Published 2012-08-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ski-chandelier References: [willemheeffer.nl](http://www.willemheeffer.nl/lately/low-budget-cool-and-no-full-skips/) & [elamysmatkat](http://www.elamysmatkat.com) This DIY ski chandelier recycles the expensive equipment that you've outgrown into a super mod masterpiece of interior decor. Dutch designer Willem Heefer used green, pink, blue and orange skis of equal lengths to create a [hanging chandelier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tamar-grande-chandelier). The curved tips of the skis open up the fixture, giving it an upside-down bell-shaped flower look. Given the underside view, the chandelier is a petal-pretty delicacy, with a single lightbulb held fast in the middle. This is an example of [smart repurposing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apeel), as sports gear can get quite costly (though is well worth it in this case) -- it inspires others to rummage through their attics in hopes of creating their own one-of-a-kind piece. The stunning art piece was created for the travel agency Elamysmatkat, which received donations of old-snow sport equipment that they initially had little use for. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 - **Upcycling Ski Equipment:** Opportunity for businesses to repurpose old ski equipment into unique and eye-catching interior decor pieces. - **Sustainable Interior Design:** Opportunity to incorporate environmentally friendly and aesthetically pleasing decor items into interior design trends. - **DIY Home Decor:** Opportunity for businesses to cater to consumers who are interested in creating their own one-of-a-kind pieces for their homes. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment Manufacturing:** Opportunity for manufacturers to incorporate upcycling and sustainability into their products to appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Interior Design:** Opportunity for interior designers to incorporate unique and eco-friendly decor items like upcycled ski equipment into their designs. - **Ski Resorts and Rental Companies:** Opportunity for ski resorts and rental companies to repurpose outdated equipment into decor pieces instead of disposing of them, reducing waste and showcasing creativity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Utensil Waste Lighting](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nytt-lys.md) - [Contemporary Ski Home Projects](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traditional-ski-chalet.md) - [Dynamic Artful Light Fixtures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ghost-chandelier.md) - [Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/volant.md) - [Plant-Inspired Dynamic Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossom-chandelier.md) - [Skateboarding-Inspired Wood Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blue-green-works.md) - [Fishnet-Made Pendant Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/philips-mycreation-droplet-lamp.md) - [Leather Disc Modern Chandeliers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pell-chandelier.md) - [Converted Scooter Illuminators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emetabolism.md)