Rice Disco Balls
Rice disco balls in mirrored glass and bright colors add a splash of color to walls, ceilings, or windows.
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Rice disco balls are anything but subtle. Made with tiny mirror pieces, they come in a wide range of colors that catch the light and spread a festive vibe throughout the room. Hang them in the living room, kids’ room, or at your next party – the possibilities are endless.
Mirrored glass and colors from Rice
Rice disco balls are covered in mirror mosaic and come in shades like pink, green, silver, blue, and gold. Each ball reflects light, creating sparkling glimmers on walls and ceilings. They come with a string, making it easy to hang them wherever you want an extra splash of color.
Decoration for everyday and celebrations
- Hang the disco balls in the window to catch the sun’s rays
- Use them as decor for birthdays or themed parties
- Create a colorful corner in the kids’ room
- Group several together for extra impact above the dining table
Danish design with edge
Rice is known for playful and colorful interiors, and their disco balls are no exception. Their look fits perfectly in both vibrant homes and as a contrast in more subdued settings. Combine with other Rice accessories for a cohesive style.
A statement in your decor
Rice disco balls are for those who love color, fun, and unexpected details in their home. Use them year-round or as a festive touch when you want to brighten up everyday life.
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Rice disco balls are the easiest way to fill a room with movement and light without switching on any power. At Dims Studio you'll find the Danish brand Rice's disco balls in round and heart-shaped variants, from small versions at 5 cm to large ones at 25 cm, in colours like pink, gold, dark green and multicolour. Here you get an overview of shapes, sizes and the best places to hang a disco ball.
What is a Rice disco ball?
A Rice disco ball is a decorative ball or heart shape covered in small mirror facets that reflect and scatter light when hit by sun or candlelight. Unlike the classic disco ball from the dance floor, which is usually plain silver, Rice works with colour: the balls come in pink, gold, dark green and multicoloured combinations, where the mirror pieces are set in stripes or patterns. Rice disco balls don't need power or light to work, but come most alive when hung somewhere sun or candlelight can hit the facets.
Types of Rice disco balls: round and heart-shaped
In our selection you'll find two basic shapes, both available in several sizes and colours.
Round disco ball
The round disco ball is the classic shape and makes up most of Rice's range. It comes in pink, dark green, gold and multicolour, and in three sizes from 5 to 25 cm. The round shape works well for hanging several together in different sizes for a dynamic look. See the full selection of disco balls.
Heart-shaped disco ball
The heart-shaped disco ball gives a softer, more playful look than the round one. Rice makes it both as a small mini version and a larger one, in pink and reddish tones with stripes. The heart shape works well as a single, personal detail, for example as a gift or for a party with a romantic theme.
| Shape | Sizes in the selection | Colours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round disco ball | 5, 15 and 25 cm | Pink, dark green, gold, multicolour | Classic hanging, combined in groups |
| Heart-shaped disco ball | Small and large | Pink, red/pink stripes | Personal detail, gift, party with a heart theme |
Material and construction
Rice disco balls are built around a light core, covered with a dense layer of small mirror surfaces or coloured mirror mosaic. The construction makes the balls light enough to hang freely from the ceiling or in a window without straining the fixing. Several of the models are described as hand-mounted, where the mirror facets are set by hand in stripes or patterns, giving a slight variation from ball to ball, even within the same colour and size.
How to keep the disco ball looking good
- Gently dust the mirror facets with a dry, soft cloth.
- Avoid cleaning the ball with water or wet cloths, as this can loosen the mirror pieces.
- Hang the disco ball somewhere it won't be hit by direct strong wind or bump into other objects, so the facets stay intact.
- Use a sturdy cord or hook that matches the ball's weight, especially for the larger 25 cm models.
Sizes: from 5 to 25 cm
Rice disco balls come in three main sizes in our selection, and the size matters a lot for how much light the ball scatters and where it suits best.
| Size | Examples in the selection | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. 5 cm (mini) | Small disco ball in pink and multicolour, small heart disco ball | Coffee table, shelf, part of a cluster of balls |
| Approx. 15 to 18 cm (medium) | Medium disco ball in pink, multicolour, dark green and gold | Hanging in a window or above the dining table |
| Approx. 25 cm (large) | Large disco ball in pink, multicolour, dark green and gold, large heart disco ball | Eye-catcher alone on the ceiling or above the party table |
If you want to create a layered look, it's worth combining several sizes in the same room, for example a large ball centrally on the ceiling with a couple of smaller balls hung lower beside it.
The colours behind Rice disco balls
Colour is what sets Rice's disco balls apart most clearly from the classic silver ball. In our selection you'll find four main colours.
Pink
Pink is the most widespread colour in the range and comes in all sizes as well as in heart shape. It gives a playful, feminine look that suits kids' rooms, birthday parties and teenage rooms well.
Multicolour
The multicoloured balls combine several tones, such as pink, gold and reddish shades, in stripes or patterns. They create the most varied play of light, because each facet can reflect a different colour depending on angle and light source.
Dark green
Dark green is the most subdued of the colours and works well in more grown-up rooms, where you want the disco ball's light effect without a distinctly childish look. It pairs nicely with shelving, vinyl records and brass details.
Gold
Gold gives a warm, festive glow and is an obvious choice for New Year's Eve or other festive occasions, where you want a luxurious look without compromising on colour.
| Colour | Look | Especially suits |
|---|---|---|
| Pink | Playful, feminine | Kids' room, teenage room, birthday |
| Multicolour | Varied, festive play of light | Parties, living rooms with colourful decor |
| Dark green | Subdued, grown-up | Living room, office, shelf with vinyl records |
| Gold | Warm, luxurious | New Year's Eve, festive dinners |
Rice disco balls around the home
Disco balls aren't just for parties. Here are some of the places they work well day to day.
In the window
One of the most popular places to hang a Rice disco ball is in front of a window, where sunlight can hit the facets and send reflections around the room throughout the day. Both the small and medium balls suit this well, since they're easy to hang with a discreet fixing.
Above the dining table
A medium or large disco ball above the dining table becomes a permanent festive element that works especially well with candlelight for dinners, birthdays or New Year's Eve.
In the kids' and teenage room
The pink and multicoloured balls are popular in kids' and teenage rooms, where they add colour and movement without needing power. Try hanging a smaller ball directly above the bed or desk.
For parties and celebrations
Disco balls are a natural fit for birthdays, New Year's Eve or theme parties. Hang several balls in different sizes and colours together for a festive ceiling, or use a single large ball as the central eye-catcher above the table.
On the shelf or side table
Not all disco balls need to hang. Place a smaller ball on a shelf or side table, ideally together with other colourful details from Rice, for a calm yet still playful look in everyday life.
The disco ball's history as decoration
The disco ball has its roots in dance floor lighting from the early 1900s and truly became an icon during the disco era of the 1970s, when the plain silver ball hung above dance floors around the world, scattering rotating light from a spotlight. Today the disco ball has broken free from the dance floor and found its own life as home decor. Rice has taken the classic idea, added colour, pattern and shape, and turned the disco ball into an element that works just as well in a living room as at a party. Where the original disco ball relied on a rotating spotlight to work, Rice's version scatters light simply by hanging in natural daylight or beside candlelight.
Combine Rice disco balls with the rest of the range
Because the disco balls are part of a larger Rice universe, it's natural to style them together with other colourful details from the brand. Put a couple of Rice glasses or a Rice jug out on the table under a hanging disco ball, so the colours and playful look repeat in several places around the room. For the party table, combine with Rice cutlery and Rice plates or bowls, so the whole table setting matches the disco ball's colourful universe. See Rice jugs, Rice cutlery, Rice bowls and Rice plates to find more details that play well with the disco balls.
Disco balls for events and creative spaces
Besides private homes, Rice disco balls are also popular for events, pop-up shops and creative workplaces, where there's room for a little extra sparkle in everyday life. A cluster of disco balls in different sizes hung above a counter or window can work as a simple, effective touch that signals the place doesn't take itself too seriously. For an event, you might prefer the larger balls as central eye-catchers, supplemented with a few smaller balls in the background to give the room depth.
Rice: Danish design with colour and imagination
Rice is a Danish brand that has worked with colourful, playful design for the home since 1998. The philosophy is about bringing joy and personality into everyday interiors, and it shows clearly in the disco balls, where colour and pattern are prioritised over the classic, plain look. At Dims Studio, Rice's disco balls have been chosen because they represent the creative, informal approach to home decor that characterises the shop's range.
Hanging and placement: how to hang the ball
Most Rice disco balls come with a cord or ring that makes them ready to hang directly from a hook or ceiling fixing. Choose a spot where the ball can move freely without touching the wall, ceiling or other objects, so the facets don't get knocked or scratched over time. A ceiling hook gives the most stable hanging for the large balls, while the smaller, lighter models can also be hung from a window handle or curtain rod. Consider where the sun sits at different times of day if you want to get the most play of light from the disco ball in everyday life.
Combine several balls for more depth
A single disco ball gives a nice, simple eye-catcher, but hang two or three balls together in different sizes and colours and the room gets more depth and a more varied play of light. Try combining a large ball with one or two smaller ones in a cluster, ideally hung at slightly different heights so they don't overlap visually. Feel free to mix a round and a heart-shaped ball if you want a softer, more personal look in the composition.
Disco balls as seasonal decor
Although disco balls work all year round, several of them become extra relevant around Christmas and New Year, where they can replace or supplement classic holiday decorations. A gold or multicoloured disco ball hung together with candlelight gives a festive mood for New Year's Eve, while the smaller balls in pink or multicolour also work well hung on the Christmas tree as a colourful alternative to traditional baubles.
How to choose the right Rice disco ball
If you're unsure which disco ball suits you best, this guide can help.
| Situation | Our recommendation |
|---|---|
| You want a permanent eye-catcher on the ceiling | A large 25 cm disco ball in multicolour or gold |
| The disco ball will hang in a window where the sun hits | A medium or small ball that's easy to hang |
| The ball is going in the kids' room | A small or medium ball in pink or multicolour |
| You want a calm, grown-up look | A dark green disco ball in medium or large size |
| You're decorating for a party or New Year's Eve | A large gold or multicoloured ball above the table |
| You want to give a personal gift | A heart-shaped disco ball in pink or red |
| You want to create a layered look in the room | Several sizes and colours hung together in a cluster |
Frequently asked questions about Rice disco balls
What is a Rice disco ball?
A Rice disco ball is a decorative ball or heart shape covered in mirror facets, designed by the Danish brand Rice. It reflects light from sun or candlelight and comes in several colours and sizes.
Does a Rice disco ball need power or light to work?
No. The disco ball reflects the light already in the room, for example from a window or candlelight. It can, however, stand or hang without any light and still work as a decorative element in its own right.
What size disco ball should I choose?
Choose a small ball at around 5 cm for shelves or as part of a cluster, a medium ball at 15 to 18 cm for hanging in a window or above a table, and a large ball at 25 cm as a standalone eye-catcher on the ceiling.
What's the difference between a round and a heart-shaped disco ball?
The round one is the classic shape and comes in several colours and sizes. The heart-shaped one gives a softer, more personal look and comes in pink and reddish tones, usually as a single detail rather than in large groups.
How do I clean a Rice disco ball?
Gently dust it with a dry, soft cloth. Avoid water and wet cloths, as this can loosen the mirror facets over time.
Where can I hang a disco ball at home?
Popular spots are in front of a window where sunlight can hit the facets, above the dining table for parties and everyday use, or in the kids' or teenage room. The ball can also sit on a shelf or side table without hanging.
Can Rice disco balls be used in the kids' room?
Yes, they're light and sturdy and come in kid-friendly colours like pink and multicolour, which makes them popular in kids' and teenage rooms.
What colour disco ball suits a grown-up living room?
Dark green gives the most subdued, grown-up look, while gold adds warmth and luxury without becoming too childish.
Are Rice disco balls good for parties?
Yes, disco balls are a natural fit for birthdays, New Year's Eve and theme parties. Hang several together in different sizes and colours for a festive look above the table.
Is a Rice disco ball a good gift?
Yes, they're popular gift ideas for both children and adults who love colourful, playful decor. A heart-shaped disco ball is an obvious choice for a personal gift.
How do I hang a Rice disco ball?
Most balls come with a cord or ring for direct hanging. Choose a hook or ceiling fixing where the ball can hang freely without touching the wall, ceiling or other objects.
Can Rice disco balls be used as Christmas decorations?
Yes, both the smaller and larger balls work as alternative holiday decorations. A gold or multicoloured ball suits New Year's Eve well, while the smaller balls can be hung directly on the Christmas tree.