Feature article
Light it up: Styling lamps in your home
Lighting is key to your home's comfort. Combine task, accent, and ambient lighting for a luxurious, cohesive design.
25 September 2024
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Elevate your home's comfort with strategic lighting. A well-designed scheme combines task, accent, and ambient lighting for a luxurious feel, with lamps being key for task lighting and creating warmth.
Choose lamps that match your decor's style, colour, and material to create a cohesive look. Consider different types for various needs:
- Table lamps for focused light
- Floor lamps for versatility
- Wall-mounted lamps to save space and highlight features.
This approach ensures a balanced and visually interesting effect.
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Inspired by the iconic, 1935 original, this Type 75 anglepoise desk lamp by Margaret Howell, is perfect for reading in bed. Pictured here in a home designed by Case Ornsby.
The crystal transparent Bourgie lamp by Ferruccio Laviani for Kartell adds a baroque touch to this interior.
Table Lamps
Made from Japanese paper, Lampampe by Ingo Maurer exudes an almost poetic textural grace.
Standard (Floor) Lamps
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This Mito largo floor lamp by Occhio brings balance to the overall design scheme
Wall Sconces
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The use of a sconce lamp in this entryway helps maintain the sleek, minimalist feel.
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