12 spectacular types of wooden light fittings to draw inspiration from

Lighting (and light fittings) are one of the critical features of home furnishing, and more. It is an feature that, on its own, is able to give an environment a style, a personality and sometimes, even a magical feel. And among the different materials with which lighting elements can be created, a great resource is wood. Wood can, unexpectedly, become a great ally in the design or DIY creation projects for lighting units of all kinds, styles and shapes.

From rustic to minimalist, from vintage to modern, there is no limit to the variety of creative ideas to explore. Indeed, the range of choices can be overwhelming. For the most part, creating these light fittings is simple and inexpensive, as you can also rely on recycling materials. And another advantage is that wood is often an eco-friendly choice. Paying attention to using reclaimed or sustainable wood (or using off-cuts as much as possible), you can create wonders with a low environmental impact and very little effort.

But start taking a look at the spectacular ideas we've gathered for you below. They may make you immediately want to make a new lighting fitting (or fittings) for your home.

The simplest idea, but still very effective, is a tree trunk hanging horizontally from the ceiling and from which to hang some light bulbs. A simple and easy idea to recreate: perfect perhaps over a kitchen or dining room table, and made mainly from wood.

For a brighter and more theatrical effect, a wooden wagon wheel, glass jars, light bulbs and other decorative details in cut glass, gives a room brilliant luminosity.

An upturned tree hanging from the ceiling with many lights attached is certainly the most striking of choices, but is also the most difficult to implement. However, you can consider resizing this idea by using branches instead of a whole tree.

Branches can be also be used, and not only by mounting them perpendicularly. They can also by attaching vertically, close to the ceiling. The effect will be spectacular.

To a wooden beam or a log - in addition to simple bulbs that hang down - you can add almost anything. An alternative to simple, exposed light bulbs, you can use glass jars as lamp shades. We have already seen these attached to the wagon wheel in the more "chic" proposal above, and they are an excellent idea of creative recycling of old jam / pickle jars.

Or, for a more rustic feel, you can add old, metal / tin objects. Whether it's basins, lids or anything else, it doesn't matter. Make way for your imagination to run wild.

And for a solution that combines rustic with modern styles, stage spotlights can be attached to a wooden beam.

By replacing glass jars with glass bottles, the look will be even more unique.

And if you really want to go wild with eccentricity - especially if you are furnishing not a domestic environment but, for example, a bar - just use some iconic bottles of famous brands. (Empty) bottles of Jack Daniel's are usually very popular (and recognizable).

By setting spotlights into a beam (a plank cut from a log and adding decorative rope), you can create a pleasant contrast for the eye.

For a more minimalist effect, however, a simple hollowed-out wooden tree trunk, with a neon bulb inside, could be a great idea.

And finally, again with very minimalist and modern lines, here are some spotlights made by by carving the wood into specific geometric shapes and inserting a light inside them.

These are just some of the amazing and spectacular ideas to consider when it comes to creating wooden light fittings. Much of the beauty of the units can be left to the natural shapes and textures of the wood (and the other objects that are recycled). So, give free rein to your imagination and creativity and consider embarking on some DIY light fittings projects. Good luck!