Lighting defines the ambiance and functionality of your space. For award-winning architectural lighting designers at John Cullen Lighting, “creating an interior design project without a lighting designer is like going out for dinner and only eating what’s in the bread basket.” And we couldn’t agree more!
Drawing from years of expertise in home decor and design principles, we’ve curated this guide to the best lighting and lamps for your home. Whether you’re looking to create a warm, inviting glow for cosy evenings, the best desk lamp, a mushroom lamp, or a statement piece to elevate your interior design, our recommendations combine style, innovation, and trusted quality.
Ahead, you’ll find insights into the best lighting and lamps for your home that will illuminate your home elegantly.
Lighting Ideas: Top Designer Lamps & Fixtures to Transform Your Space
Yuno Wall Lamp
Inspired by the revival of nostalgic 70’s decor, the coned silhouette of the Yuno wall lamp has lots of texture and drama. An opaque glass orb covers the bulb for a diffused effect.
habitat.co.uk
Selene by Heathfield & Co
Heathfield & Co has teamed up with award-winning garden designer Pollyanna Wilkinson, that redefines portable lighting through the use of luxury materials. Named after Selene, the Greek goddess of the moon, the collection includes five elegantly crafted portable lamps, each named after a Greek deity, with orb-shaped glass shades that reflect the moon’s evolving silhouette and soft ambient glow.
heathfield.co.uk
Masina Collection by Bert Frank
Bert Frank’s beautiful Masina collection exudes charisma with its large opal cylindrical shades available in three sizes, as a pendant lamp, wall light, and table lamp. The handblown opal glass has a fabulous Art Deco elegance.
bertfrank.co.uk
Chandeliers, Pendants, and Ceiling Lamps
Wonky Wave by Pooky and Collaborative Craft Projects
Pooky has teamed up with Collaborative Craft Projects to launch a new edition of the Wonky Wave shade woven by female artists in Zimbabwe, preserving age-old skills while providing meaningful work and economic opportunity.
pooky.com
Mono by Nude Glass
This striking Mono design by Nude Glass combines blown unworked glass with a contrasting concrete socket, mixing elegance with practicality.
nudeglass.com
Belle Epoch: Nature-Inspired Chandelier
Inspired by the weeping willow tree, the Belle chandelier features hand-formed amber glass shades and bronze metal stems that mimic branches, £1,985.
Visit Heathfield
Glow Up: Contemporary Ceiling Pendant
houseof and Emma Gurner’s burgundy pleat ceiling pendant offers a contemporary twist on a traditional lampshade, diffusing light beautifully to create a warm, inviting glow, £330.
Visit houseof
Table Lamps (Including Portable and Wireless Lamps)
Monte Carlo Lamp by Lutris
Lutris’ Monte Carlo lamp is a stylish portable piece that creates a warm glow as a task lamp indoors our outside. Its slimline Art Deco style fits with any interior and it comes in white, gold and brushed coffee.
lutris.com
Chant by Lee Broom
Lee Broom’s brand-new portable table lamp, Chant, takes cues from the classic glass blocks originally used in 1970s architecture. Available in a variety of finishes, this is Broom’s first-ever portable lighting design.
leebroom.com
Swan About: Ceramic Elegance
Henry Holland Studio has launched a series of ceramic lighting designs. Hand-built in Hackney by Henry and his small team of ceramicists, the Swan is a tall and elegant terracotta table lamp, £2,150.
Visit Henry Holland Studio
Doll’s House: Porcelain Perfection
The Kokeshi cordless portable table lamp in glazed fine porcelain was designed by Robert Schnyder for the iconic Spanish brand Lladró, with a design inspired by traditional Japanese dolls, £420.
Visit Micucci Store
Wire Less: Bold and Cordless
The bold and vibrant Peel orange tube cordless table lamp is a true statement piece in modern lighting design, £110.
Visit houseof
Hay You: Versatile Oval Glow
Hay’s Drome is a versatile table lamp with an eye-catching oval shape and a warm, uniform glow, £179.
Visit Twenty Twenty One
Natural Form: Nostalgic Mushroom Shape
The Kaja white glass table lamp has a delightful mushroom shape that captures both nostalgia and contemporary trends, £84.
Visit Dar Lighting
The Prettiest Star: Hand-Painted Artistry
Elara is a stylish table lamp with an Aladdin Sane-inspired hand-painted lampshade by Besselink & Jones, £825.
Visit Besselink
Floor and Wall Lamps
Clore Floor Lamp
The Clore Floor Lamp was originally designed by Tamar de Shalit for Sir Charles Clore’s 1960s penthouse and it looks just as fresh today as it would have done then. £1,190.
tamartdesign.com
Deco Delight: Cascading Floor Lamp
The Art Deco-style Ottino floor lamp features a cascading linen lampshade, gracefully draping down to create a captivating effect with an ambient, directional glow, £299.
Visit Lights and Lamps
Around the Globe: Unique Ceramic Wall Light
The Lena globe wall light combines a beautiful mix of materials. The soft Ivory Crackle finish of the ceramic develops during the kiln firing process, making each piece truly unique, £610.
Visit Heathfield
How Absolutely Picks the Best for You
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