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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 and style with a considered lighting plan. A luxurious design combines task, accent, and ambient lighting, with lamps adding warmth and a layered effect.
Choose lamps that match your decor's style, colour, and materials to create cohesion or add vibrant contrast. Natural materials like timber create an earthy vibe, while metals add sophistication.
Consider different types for various needs:
- Table lamps for focused light
- Floor lamps for versatility
- Wall-mounted lamps to save space and add ambience.
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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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