New Lighting Accessories -- kaarsKoker

April PrideAllison, founder of aPa Company, a Seattle-based interior designfirm, today launched her first product -- kaarsKoker . kaarsKoker, Dutch for " candle sleeve ," are individual tubes which replace the standard candle covers , generally white plastic, commonly found on chandeliers and sconces. The decorative replacement candle sleeves are available in 68 design options with prices ranging from $12 to$23 per pair, allowing individuals to customize their new orexisting fixtures.

Each kaarsKoker is available in candelabra diameter and in 4" and6" lengths, which can be easily shortened to accommodate custom lighting . A standard, or Edison diameter, will be available later thisyear. kaarsKoker candle sleeves are offered in a variety of solids and patterns and can be mixed,matched and/or replaced seasonally. Just as you might use differentcolored candles throughout your home and for special occasions,kaarsKoker gives individuals the ability to make their common lighting fixtures extraordinary.

Ms. Allison's idea for the kaarsKoker product came to her two yearsago, when she found herself ordering a variety of styles of lightfixtures for clients -- all with the same standard white plasticsleeves. "I knew that all of these fixtures could be made morebeautiful and personal so I began to mock-up custom sleeves forsome of my clients -- everyone loved them," says Ms. Allison. "Myidea really resonated when I saw an exquisite $90,000 Baccaratcrystal chandelier that had the same plastic candle sleeves. That'swhen I truly believed that there was a market for this." She hastaken common motifs found in architecture/design and selectedcolors that will enhance and transform a fixture to create apersonal statement.