In interior design, lighting is one of the most integral elements within a space: it defines the experience that we want to create.
When a room isn’t quite pulling together, lighting is often one of the main problem solvers. Whether thats by bringing in some much needed colour, interest or texture in a beautiful table lamp, a lonely corner that needs a masculine floor lamp to hold its own or a wow centralised pendant to hug the room together.
Our most favourite light source is the beloved table lamp and so in this blog post, in no particular order, we’re going to share some that we love and recommend!
Colourful Solid Beech Lamp Base, Etsy
Classic, regal or twisted - these hand-painted lamp bases come in a selection of heights and Annie Sloane chalk paint colours. Lovely brass fittings, UK produced and naturally waxed, they are exceptionally good value.
This lamp works particularly well with an empire shade and would work with plain, patterned, neutral or colourful!
Website:
Etsy, KateProtzLondon
Up to £45
Perisphere Table Lamp, OKA
There is nothing quite like a big sculptural lamp base to create a statement. We particularly like this hand-carved solid wood lamp because of it’s curvaceous form! This beauty is 54cm in height, so it’s curves soften it.
This lamp is versatile and could work in a number of rooms in the house and would suit plain, semi-plain or patterned shades, Colourful or neutral! Its pretty hefty and spectacular, so priced fairly.
Website link:
https://www.oka.com/product/perisphere-table-lamp-natural/
£175 (for the base).
How do you choose the right lampshade?
The lampshade should compliment the base and vice versa. You don’t want the shade to drown or dominate or equally look like it’s too small and a bit pathetic. This image perfectly illustrates the ratio of base to shade!
Image credit: Ballard Designs
Hand Painted Lamps, The Cambridge House
Lovingly hand painted by a lady called Nellie, in guess where? Cambridge. These light bases are so special. An incredibly versatile lamp base - from a child’s bedroom to a formal living room, these lamps will undoubtedly bring colour and charm to any space.
The Cambridge House take commissions so there is opportunity for you to select your own colours and pattern so not only will you end up with a beautiful lamp, you’ll have a piece that is unique to you and your home - that can be cherished forever.
Instagram account: thecambridgehouse
From £70.
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Thank you for taking the time to read this, I hope you enjoyed it!