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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 style by layering task, accent, and ambient lighting. Lamps are perfect for creating a cosy, luxurious feel and can be used to achieve a cohesive design or add vibrant contrast.
Match the lamp's material, colour, and shape to your decor—from earthy timber to modern metallics. Choose from versatile floor lamps for statement pieces, table lamps for focused light, or space-saving wall sconces to highlight features and create a polished, comfortable atmosphere.
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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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