How to choose the right table lamp

Handy tips for buying the perfect table lamp

What style of lamp to choose

When buying a lamp for mood lighting, as long as the lamp won’t be standing anywhere obtrusive, you can go for something that really makes a statement – the muted light it produces (in comparison with an overhead light) will stop it from overpowering the look of the room.

If you have a specific idea and you can’t quite find it, you can always customise a plainer design by changing the shade, and could even have a shade made up in a patterned wallpaper or fabric if you prefer.

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