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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

Clare Chapman
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Effective lighting is key to your home's comfort. Combine task, accent, and ambient lighting for a cohesive design. Lamps are ideal for task lighting and creating a warm, layered effect.

Match your lamp's style, colour, and material to your decor for a unified look. Consider the three main types for different functions:

- Table lamps for focused light

- Floor lamps for versatility and statement pieces

- Wall-mounted lamps (sconces) to save space and highlight features.

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

This Mito largo floor lamp by Occhio brings balance to the overall design scheme

Wall Sconces

The use of a sconce lamp in this entryway helps maintain the sleek, minimalist feel.

Author

Clare Chapman Clare Chapman
Editor in Chief, HOME