Twenty stylish lamps and lights to update your home wit…
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Whether you’re after the soft flicker of ambient light that invites you to unwind, or a sharp, focused beam that brings clarity to everyday tasks, the right lighting sets the tone for your entire home. The key to getting it right? Layering-the art of combining ambient, task, and accent lighting to create depth, warmth, and flexibility.
Ambient lighting is your main source, usually overhead, but it shouldn’t do all the heavy lifting. That’s where task lighting steps in-think angled desk lamps, sleek reading sconces, or pendants over your kitchen counter. Then comes the magic final touch: accent lighting. These are the smaller, often overlooked pieces like LED strips under shelves, uplighting behind plants, or a low-glow table lamp that adds mood, warmth, and visual interest. Done well, layered lighting lets you dial up the drama for entertaining or turn things down for a cosy night in. Here, Interior director Nicole Gray shares her curated picks and clever styling tricks to achieve this balance on a budget.
FLOOR LIGHTS
The right floor lamp will help to pull everything together within a space, but size matters: a tripod or curved floor light can make a small room feel enclosed. In this room, designed by Button Atelier, the patterned floor lamp is the same colour as the walls, so it stands out without dominating the space. For something similar, try hm.com.
PENDANT LIGHTS
Determine the height of your ceiling before buying pendant lights as this will dictate how low they can hang. A clearance at least 7ft (2.1m) from the floor will prevent head bumps and provide adequate light. Flush-mount designs are a great choice for rooms where the ceiling height is less generous. Davidhuntlighting.co.uk sells a wide range.
WALL LIGHTS
For best results, position wall lights around 170cm from the floor, 2-3m apart. On either side of a mirror, bed or sofa works well. Use uplights to create the illusion of space and downlights for intimacy. Try perchandparrow.com for a selection of sculptural wall lights and sconces.
TABLE LAMPS
Layering lighting in the bedroom allows you to adapt it to suit different moods and activities: a bright overhead light for getting dressed in the winter months and softer bedside lamps for reading. Dimmers are also perfect for bedrooms. B&Q (diy.com) sells an affordable range. Rattan table lamp, £80, and scalloped lamp, £60, habitat.co.uk.
Interior design: Martha Mulholland.
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Published on: 2025-10-22 02:31:00
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