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Ten of the Best Lighting and Lamps

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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.

The Best Lighting for Your Home

Chandeliers and Pendants

Belle Epoch: Nature-Inspired Chandelier

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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

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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

Swan About: Ceramic Elegance

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Elara is a stylish table lamp with an Aladdin Sane-inspired hand-painted lampshade by Besselink & Jones, £825.
Visit Besselink

Floor and Wall Lamps

Deco Delight: Cascading Floor Lamp

ottino bronze and linen 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

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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


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Pendle Harte

Pendle Harte joined Zest in 2012 as launch editor of Absolutely Notting Hill, Zest's first London title, and then became launch editor of Absolutely Home magazine in 2018. Now she edits the London portfolio, sourcing content on all things London related, from food to culture via fashion, interiors and health. Pendle is a lifelong Londoner whose interests include books, clothes, theatre and spelling. She lives with her partner and their two teenage daughters in north west London.
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