# Hot Sauce Lighting The Tabasco Bottle Led Mood Lamp Adds Spice to the Home By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-20 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabasco-bottle-led-mood-lamp References: [neatorama](http://www.neatorama.com/2012/06/15/tabasco-sauce-bottle-lamp/) & [nootropicdesign](http://nootropicdesign.com/projectlab/2012/06/08/tabasco-lamp/) The [Tabasco](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tabasco-gallons) Bottle LED Mood Lamp will add some spice to people's living space in no time. As its name gives away, it is a [pendant lamp](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-lamp) made out of bottles of hot sauce. An uncommon light fixture to say the least, it is particularly perfect for those who love hot sauce, especially the [Tabasco brand](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sephora-collection-x-tabasco-brand-lip-glosses), and are looking for a unique piece of decor for the home. Conceived and created by Michael Krumpus of Nootropic Design, the Tabasco Bottle LED Mood Lamp is a playful creation. Made using a custom circuit board, it is Arduino-controlled and lights alternating sequences of LEDs inside each bottle. Described as a bundle of red peppers by the designer, each bottle is individually controlled. It is mesmerizing to behold in action. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.6/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 37% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Hot Sauce-inspired Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to create unique and eye-catching lighting fixtures using iconic food brands. - **Alternative Lighting Materials:** Potential for innovation in using unconventional materials, such as bottles, to create eco-friendly and visually appealing lamps. - **Customizable Lighting Experiences:** Demand for personalized lighting solutions that can be controlled and programmed to create different moods and effects in a space. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can capitalize on the trend by offering hot sauce-inspired lighting options for consumers looking for unique and conversation-starting decor pieces. - **Sustainable Design:** The sustainable design industry can explore opportunities to repurpose everyday objects like bottles into eco-friendly lighting fixtures, contributing to the circular economy. - **Smart Lighting:** Companies specializing in smart lighting technology can develop customizable LED mood lamps that allow users to create unique lighting experiences through app or voice control. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Quirky Common Item Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/table-lamp-lighter.md) - [Custom Scent-Altering Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodmist.md) - [Dripping Faucet-Inspired Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minimalist-light-fixture.md) - [Adorable Cartoon Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lightweight-and-adorable.md) - [Shape-Shifting Modular Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moodi.md) - [Futuristic LED Lava Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moonside-lamp-one.md) - [Ambient Aesthetically Pleasing Lights](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pofu.md) - [Pasta-Inspired Curvaceous Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neotenic-lamp.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Candle Lamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-candle-lamps.md)