Practical and stylish lighting is a key element of any scheme – check out our pick
of the best ideas for six of this season’s must-have trends
cosy cottage
Clash colours, pattern and scale for a scheme that oozes personality Pride & Joy 5
light halo ceiling fitting, £135; Pride & Joy recycled glass table lamp, £65; Dorma Persian Ivy matt emulsion paint, £32 per 2.5L; Charlbury wing chair in Joy floral print, £848.99; Martha vintage velvet 2 seater sofa, £849; scalloped Forest Green mirror 70cm, £55; Joy embroidered cushion, £16; Pride & Joy stripe Green cushion, £16; Joy floral eyelet curtains in Green, from £35; PractiRug Gabriella washable rug, from £29, all Dunelm
Combine eclectic, hand-crafted pieces with a mix-and-match aesthetic that’s bursting
with pattern and colour. Choose a warm, rich palette, then let florals, checks and
stripes run riot alongside painted furniture and new and old pieces. Introducing different
lighting styles and heights instantly adds versatility to this relaxed, lived-in look.
Tapered, pleated and scalloped shades help set the tone – or update existing shades
with fringing and ribbon trims. Add a fluted shade of green or pink glass to draw
the eye up.
Team metal bases with colourful, patterned shades Samarkand floor lamp, £175; heraldic printed linen shade, from £36, both Pooky
Laura Ashley Gwendolen printed cotton easy-fit lamp shade, £37, Next
Add vintage style with pretty textured glass fittings Industrial vintage wall sconce, £118.99, Wayfair
Pop this little lamp next to your bed or sofa Kirsten ceramic table lamp in Green, £59; Nord bed, from £749; cotton blend daisy print bedding set in Ochre, from £17.50, all Marks & Spencer
seventies REVIVAL
Choose adjustable lamps to get your lighting just right Anyday metal double arm floor lamp in Putty/Brass, £85; chunky knit pouffe in Chilli, £80; Anyday Aztec indoor/outdoor rug, from £50, all John Lewis & Partners
Influenced by our love of mid-century styling, this return to the Seventies sees rattan
and warming brown, orange and mustard hues boosted by a more colourful palette, and
geometric patterns. Statement metal and ceramic lighting is the finishing touch. On-trend
options include saucer-style or domed pendants – and mushroom-shaped floor and table
lamps in varying styles continue to be popular for task or accent lighting. Quick-fit
patterned drum shades also tap into this easy-going, yet sophisticated look.
Shades of green are a must – as is this domed lamp
