Let there be light

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From task and floor lamps to wall and pendant lights, these are the most stylish ways to illuminate your home…

FLOOR LAMPS

Make a statement with your choice of floor lamp and let it reflect your personal style.

1. Braxton, £119, Cult Furniture 2. Dar Azana, £133 (base only), Amos Lighting + Home 3. Tollose, £125, Dunelm 4. Hoxton, £159, Housecosy 5. Alba, £249, Furniture Village

Aphrodite pendant lights, £250 each; Rattle table lamp in Natural Cane, from £109; Empire ikat shade, from £36, all Pooky. For similar artwork, try Abstract House. For similar vases, try Kave Home. For a similar chair, try Wayfair. For a similar rug, try Dunelm goodhousekeeping.com/uk

LIGHTING: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

• There are three main types of lighting – ambient, task and accent. Ambient lighting is the light that provides the greatest distribution of light in a space. Task lighting is all about the lights you need to complete a specific task. Accent lights characterise a space and make it feel a certain way.

• Be sure to choose the right colour bulb when lighting a room. Warm white is a great option if you want to create ambient lighting that feels relaxing, while a neutral or cool white is better for areas that need to be brightly lit.

• Under-cabinet lighting is a must-have for high-traffic, busy kitchens. It’s perfect for adding that extra level of light when preparing f

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