Interiors should be filled with light










As the clocks go back it’s time to turn up the brightness on grey winter days with interiors editor Sally Cullen’s latest lighting picks and tricks

 Boldness is your best friend

A statement light or chandelier can add drama and focus to dining areas. This neon neon design contrasts beautifully against the concrete walls’ organic feel.

Pendant light, £299; dining table, £2,645; chairs, £310 each; sheepskins, £139 each; pasta bowls, £22 each; dinner plates, £22 each; cutlery, £350 for 42-piece set; napkins, £10 each; decanter, £40; wine glasses, £40 for four; scented candle, £35; candleholder, £29; dinner candle, £3; trays, from £65 each, and plant pot, £39, all heals.co.uk

Pendant light, £299; dining table, £2,645; chairs, £310 each; sheepskins, £139 each; pasta bowls, £22 each; dinner plates, £22 each; cutlery, £350 for 42-piece set; napkins, £10 each; decanter, £40; wine glasses, £40 for four; scented candle, £35; candleholder, £29; dinner candle, £3; trays, from £65 each, and plant pot, £39, all heals.co.uk

 

Create an atmosphere

Candles create an atmosphere and can be used in conjunction with table lamps to set the right mood. Don’t be afraid to mix up materials – this wooden lamp and metal candleholder work together for a naturally evolved look

 

Table lamp, £550; sideboard, £1,795; armchair, £795; rug, £1,095, and cushion, £95, all sohohome.com

Table lamp, £550; sideboard, £1,795; armchair, £795; rug, £1,095, and cushion, £95, all sohohome.com

Set The Tonnes

The trendiest shade is earthy shades. They bring the outside in. This single pendant works well but consider how many people regularly sit around your table or kitchen island – if you have a bigger family, add more lights!

 

Use the floor

Floor lamps add style to any space and create light pools that look great when layered together with overhead or table lamps. Your lamp’s accent colour should tie it in with the room, but not make it the star of the show.

 

Therapy lights 

This is a great way to illuminate dark days and relieve seasonal affective disorder 

 

 

 Floor Lamps 

These will brighten your space even when they are off 

 

 

 

Candleholders 

Grab a lighter – nothing ups the cosy factor like candlelight 

 

  

 Picture Research: Charlotte Page

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