The soft light of Flamingo Mini transforms the bedroom into a sanctuary of balance

There is a certain poetry in coming back that the departure lacks. Leaving is exciting, yes, but from The Odyssey to Spirited Away, great stories have taught us that what we humans long for the most is being back. We know this; we feel it every day. That is why good design is so important in that space we call home. Architecture, materials, and lighting must be carefully considered so that we finally feel at refuge once we arrive.

In the bedroom, this premise becomes even more relevant as it is the only place where rushing is forbidden. Here we indulge in reading, contemplation, and thought, and we transition between day and night, sleep and wakefulness, activity and rest. Light guides us in this transition, making it pleasant. In every room of a house, but especially in this one, well-designed lighting transcends function and addresses the senses: it helps us slow our heart rate, relax our shoulders, and gently drift toward the end of the day until we finally fall into a deep sleep.

Such light must be warm, ethereal, and enveloping. It must blend into the surroundings without imposing itself. It must be like that of Vibia’s Flamingo Mini luminaire, with which its designer, Antoni Arola, manages to remove the barrier between lighting and space. The model is ideal because its creation is an exercise in lightness. The LED light source is separated by multiple layers of translucent diffusers, causing it to be projected onto the screen rather than surrounding the source. The effect is dreamlike. The light is deconstructed and, in deconstructing itself, it can be inhabited. It accompanies in a silent and delicate way that journey towards the end of the day.

In the bedroom of this house designed by the studio 5 Sólidos, inspired by Japanese minimalism, the light provided by Flamingo Mini interacts with the architecture, the materials, and the exterior landscape to achieve the desired sanctuary effect. By projecting light onto the diffusers—demonstrating the power of reflection over brightness—it allows for shadow, for that penumbra that softens the space and brings serenity. Suspending two of them on either side of the bed, they subtly light up the concrete and wood, adding to the interplay of textures.

Flamingo Mini is also an exercise in adaptation and respect. Its compact design responds harmoniously to the proportions of the room, and the modular nature of the diffusers allows to play with their quantity and size so it can be adapted to the tastes and desires of those who live in the house. Its presence is elegant, with a touch of mystery that is perfect for immersing us in our inner world. Its balanced silhouette, the result of a graceful interaction between elegant horizontal planes and fine vertical lines, conveys that sense of balance to our inner selves.

Throughout the day, its diffused light accompanies rhythms and moments, matching the natural light that enters through the large window in the bedroom designed by 5 Sólidos, a viewpoint overlooking the wild nature that surrounds this house on the outskirts of Medellín. During daylight hours, it provides general lighting, which changes to a more ambient and focused light as the sun disappears and night falls. Thus, this luminaire acts as a natural extension of the architecture: a silent presence that breathes at the same pace as the space and its inhabitants.

In a space as personal as the bedroom, the light from Flamingo Mini sets the pace for rest, enveloping us in a warm silence, inviting us to slow down and let our thoughts wander: it transforms the routine of going to sleep into a source of well-being. It achieves all this because, as befits careful lighting, it moves in the realm of subtlety and delicacy. It connects us with the primitive source of light, fire, but at the same time with the most refined poetry. Thanks to Antoni Arola‘s design, light is deconstructed and, as a result, we allow ourselves to be deconstructed, letting go of our burdens until we enter the world of dreams, feeling safe there, in our bedroom.

Credits:
– Project by: 5 Sólidos
– Photography by: 5 Sólidos