Lamps

The right lamp has a lovely way of making a room feel instantly warmer, softer and far more inviting. Our collection of table lamps and floor lamps is designed to bring glow, texture and atmosphere to bedrooms, living rooms and cosy corners, with styles crafted from ceramic, glass, rattan and metal. Whether you’re looking for a statement floor lamp or a small table lamp for that final finishing touch, consider this your cue to switch off the big light.

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Choosing the Right Lamp for the Job

Not every lamp is doing the same work. A reading lamp beside a chair needs to throw light in one clear direction, while a lamp on a console table or sideboard is usually there to add a warm glow to the room as a whole, rather than to light up a page.

Table lamps tend to be the more flexible option if you're furnishing a room gradually. They're easy to move between a shelf, a bedside table, or a console without needing to think about wiring or fixed positioning, which makes them a practical starting point in a new space.

Floor lamps solve a different problem. They fill height in a room that feels a bit empty at eye level, and they're particularly useful beside a sofa or armchair where a side table isn't quite big enough for a lamp of its own. Height and shade size matter here more than they might seem to on first glance.

Rechargeable designs are worth considering if you want light without being tied to a socket. They're useful on a dining table for the evening or moved outside for a few hours, then brought back in once the room's plugged-in lighting takes over again.

Building Layers of Light Through a Room

Most rooms end up looking better with more than one light source rather than a single bright overhead fitting doing all the work. A lamp in the corner and another across the room create pockets of light that feel considered, rather than the flat, even glare a single ceiling light tends to produce.

Material has more influence on the mood of a room than people often expect. Ceramic and ribbed glass bases tend to feel calmer and more textural, while metal finishes read as slightly sharper and more contemporary. Neither is right or wrong; it really depends on what the rest of the room is doing.

Shade colour and shape shift the quality of light as much as the bulb inside does. A pale linen shade lets more light through and keeps a room feeling open, while a darker or striped shade holds the light in more, which suits a room you want to feel a bit more enclosed and relaxed in the evening.

It's worth thinking about height too, particularly if you're placing a lamp near seating. A shade sitting roughly at eye level when seated tends to avoid glare, while anything much higher or lower can throw shadows in the wrong direction. Small adjustments like this often matter more than the style of the lamp itself.

FAQs

What's the difference between a table lamp and a floor lamp?

A table lamp sits on a surface such as a side table or console, while a floor lamp stands independently and fills height in a room. Both work well together as part of a layered lighting plan.

How many lamps does a room need?

There's no fixed number, but most rooms benefit from more than one light source. Two or three lamps placed around a room tend to create a softer, more even glow than a single lamp on its own.

Are rechargeable lamps a good option?

They're useful if you want flexibility, since they don't need to sit near a socket. They work well for moving between rooms or bringing outside for the evening.

What kind of lampshade gives the softest light?

Pale, lighter fabrics such as linen tend to let more light through and give a softer overall glow, while darker or patterned shades hold the light in more and create a slightly more focused pool of light.