Interiors: Let there be 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
Go for bold
A statement light or chandelier is a chic way to add focus and drama to dining areas. This contemporary neon design contrasts beautifully with the organic feel of the concrete walls
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 atmosphere
Candles add ambience and can be used with table lamps to build 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
Set the tones
Earthy shades are bang on trend and bring the feeling of 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!
Work the floor
Floor lamps add style to a space and create pools of light that look great when layered with table lamps or overhead lights. Choose an accent colour for your lamp that ties it into the room but lets it steal the limelight
Therapy Lights
Great for illuminating dark days and relieving seasonal affective disorder
Floor Lamps
These will brighten up your space, even when turned off
Candleholders
Grab a lighter – nothing ups the cosy factor like candlelight
Picture Research: Charlotte Page
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