A GUIDE TO LIGHTING
Finding the right light for the right spot
WALL LIGHTS
Wired into a base on the wall, these create pools of lighting without using up floor space.
Try: The Bazar Wall Lamp by By Rydens, with an extendable, articulated arm, £109, scandinaviandesigncenter.com
PENDANT LIGHTS
Hang from the ceiling, either singly or in rows.
Try: Bloom light shade, looks like a flower, £39.99, bluemarmalade.co.uk
TABLE LAMPS
More a decorative addition than lighting itself.
Try: Morten table lamp, a black glazed ceramic base topped with linen drum shade, £89.95, westelm.co.uk
FLOOR LAMPS
Place near an armchair to create a snug reading corner.
Try: Curved Floor Lamp, a generous metal shade, £395, nordichouse.co.uk (pictured)
TASK LIGHTING
Lights with a purpose: from an Anglepoise on your desk to overhead spots in the kitchen.
Try: Loft Task Lamp, fully adjustable, £28, marksandspencer.com BARE LIGHT BULBS Bulbs with decorative filaments remain popular, especially in coffee shops.
Try: Plumen 001 bulb, a low-energy bulb with twisted glass tubes that resemble mixer beaters, £19.09, lightbulbs-direct.com