lighting
The latest lighting news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
lighting
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I checked Habitat’s website every day, waiting for the chrome Caliban table lamp to come into stock – it’s finally here, and I’m calling it an instant classic
I feel like a kid at Christmas!
By Kezia Reynolds
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Amazon's £20 rechargeable bobbin lamp looks just like this more expensive style - it's the antidote to winter blues
It will brighten up any corner
By Holly Cockburn
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This John Lewis designer-look rechargeable wall light has only just launched and is already a bestseller – it's a bargain at £40
I'll take two
By Sara Hesikova
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This is the stylish light I'm seeing in so many trendy kitchens - it looks especially good over a kitchen island
It's perfect for creating a warm and inviting atmosphere
By Holly Cockburn
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Dunelm just dropped a unique rechargeable lighting range – I’ve never seen wireless lamps like these for under £40
I squealed when I saw this new wireless lighting collection at Dunelm's spring/summer 2026 preview
By Sara Hesikova
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After seeing Binky Felstead’s frilly fabric lights, I never want to see cold kitchen lighting again – they create the right amount of character and charm
It looks so good!
By Kezia Reynolds
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M&S has countless stylish lighting designs on sale right now – but this is the statement floor lamp I can’t stop thinking about
I predict this floor lamp will be a hit
By Kezia Reynolds
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3 kitchen lighting trends that will shine a new light on your cooking space in 2026
Lighting can be both practical and distinctly stylish
By Holly Cockburn
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5 smart lighting tricks that will instantly make your home feel warm and more cosy - the most effective one costs less than £5
Sometimes, a change of light bulb is all it takes to transform how a room feels
By Rebecca Knight
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Stacey Dooley’s living room is effortlessly cool – this one Scandi feature truly makes it stand out
She's reminded me there's a lot to love about paper lampshades
By Kezia Reynolds
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These 6 lighting trends are set to be big in 2026 – experts reveal the lamp styles and fixture colours to add to your home this year
From the most popular shades to the lamp style people can’t get enough of, these are the 2026 trends you should know about
By Sara Hesikova
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I’m not usually a fan of animal print – but I’m obsessed with this M&S table lamp that just dropped
I think it’s perfect for anyone that usually doesn’t like animal print like me
By Sara Hesikova
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I’m seeing fabric lamps everywhere right now, but the chicest options I’ve found are from Dusk
The brand's gone straight into my little black book for lighting
By Kezia Reynolds
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I love Anthropologie’s high-end lighting, but I only buy it on sale – these are the stunning lamps I’m eyeing up in the Black Friday sale
Not that I have space for any more lamps, but when Anthropologie drops a Black Friday sale, none of that matters...
By Sara Hesikova
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I’m a Room Decor Editor that’s fussy about lighting – but these are the 10 places I always recommend for buying lamps and light fittings
Want to illuminate your home in style? These are my go-to brands and retailers that never disappoint
By Sara Hesikova
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Urban Outfitters is my *surprising* new go-to when shopping for lamps – I’m a millennial but I’m obsessed with the brand’s stylish lighting range
This brand isn't just for teenagers and Gen Z
By Sara Hesikova
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Interior designers and stylists share their go-to IKEA table lamps – ‘They subtly enhance and elevate the overall atmosphere of any room’
These are the 4 IKEA lamps that interior pros swear by and come back to time and time again
By Sara Hesikova
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I'm a maximalist but I would never choose this style for my bathroom lighting - here's why
Trust me on this one
By Holly Cockburn
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My favourite Addison Ross wireless lamp quickly sold out the first time around – now it’s back in 6 new on-trend colours
Instagram’s most viral lamp that's perfect for cosy season
By Sara Hesikova
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I've been buying the wrong size table lamps for years – this is the golden rule lighting experts follow to create a warm and flattering glow
Don't keep making the mistake I was
By Rebecca Knight
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Sorry bedside lamps, there's a new lighting trend in town – experts say it instantly 'makes the bedroom feel less cluttered'
And who doesn't want a clutter-free bedside?
By Amy Lockwood
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Kitchen wall lights are the missing piece to a stylish space – and now, you don’t even need to call in an electrician
Here's how to use them in your kitchen
By Holly Cockburn
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3 of the best places to position lights in a galley kitchen – turn a dark, narrow kitchen into a warm, well-lit hub
It's the secret to creating a cosy, inviting kitchen
By Holly Cockburn
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This is the hotel-inspired bedroom lighting trend that could save your relationship, according to experts
Say goodbye to bedtime arguments
By Amy Lockwood
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What four kitchens taught me about getting the lighting right, at long last
In my experience, lighting is the difference between dinner-party chic and dental surgery bleak
By Linda Clayton
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The 30-inch rule is the sweet spot designers swear by when hanging pendant lights above a dining table or a kitchen island
‘Low enough to illuminate the surface effectively, but high enough to avoid obstructing views’
By Sara Hesikova
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I’ve just discovered B&Q is the best place to shop art deco style opulent lighting – you won't believe how affordable it is either
These lights could be straight from the Downton Abbey set
By Kezia Reynolds


