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The iconic lamp that features in countless houses in our archive - and it's under £200

Interior designer-approved, this timeless, versatile lamp is surprisingly affordable, and will never go out of style
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Dear Fiona: what do interior designers have against overhead lighting?

With designers regularly rejecting spotlights and chandeliers as overly bright and aesthetically off-putting, our agony aunt Fiona McKenzie Johnston considers the ins and outs of overhead lighting
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The dos and don'ts of lighting your house

House & Garden's vast repository of decorating advice is full of tips on how to light your house. Read on to find out why designers all hate overhead lights, and how to get the most flattering glow from a lampshade
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How to lampscape your sitting room

Lamp and lampshade designer Rosi de Ruig considers the importance of ‘lampscaping’ and offers advice on creating an appealing lighting landscape in your sitting room
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How to lampscape your kitchen

Lamp and lampshade designer Rosi de Ruig considers the importance of ‘lampscaping’ and offers advice on creating an appealing lighting landscape in your kitchen
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The endless versatility of paper lights

From Noguchi to Maurer to IKEA, simple paper lighting feels as popular as ever. We unpick what makes these iconic designs so special
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How to maximise natural light in your home, and benefit from it

Natural light is a beautiful and important resource in any home – and how you use, shape and maximise it can make or break an interior
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Tips for lighting every room in your house

From minimising glare in living rooms to zoning your kitchen, we asked lighting designers for their best pieces of advice for each room in the house
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Why do designers hate spotlights and what are some stylish alternatives?

Spotlights, or downlights, are a divisive lighting solution. Designers often opt for more interesting options which offer the opportunity to be decorative. Here’s our guide to the best alternatives…
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Ginori 1735 launches its first range of furniture, designed by Luca Nichetto

Expanding its offering from porcelain tableware to a capsule lifestyle collection, Ginori 1735 has worked with some of the best creatives Italy has to offer to create sophisticated and joyful pieces for the home.