Lighting
Lighting
36 of the best bedside lamps to buy now
Bedside lamps have to provide a soft light to help you wind down at the end of the day, as well as being decorative additions to your bedroom scheme
Shopping
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
Decoration
The best wall lights and sconces to shop now
In this month's shopping round-up, H&G's Style Director, Ruth Sleightholme, shares a stellar selection of wall lamps and sconces
Decoration
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
Decoration
23 clever design ideas for bathroom lighting
No matter how good the grout work or how shiny the antique brass fixtures, without good lighting, a bathroom won't work. To help you put your bathroom in its best light, we've gathered the best design ideas and designers' tips from the House & Garden archive
Decoration
Design ideas for indoor paper lanterns
This design perennial looks incredible in any setting
Top of the Shops
How to buy lighting on Etsy: the styles, shops and shapes to look for
The indie shopping platform excels in vintage lamps, unusual lampshade shapes and affordable handmade bases, but do you know what to search for and what to avoid?
Lighting
The best floor lamps that will light up a room
The best floor lamps for any kind of room, from iconic designs to affordable high street options
Decoration
Why interior designers love pretty French pendants and where to buy them
These frilly shades are a winner in every sense
Decoration
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
Decoration
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
Decoration
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
Lighting
The best desk lamps and task lighting for your home office
We shine the light on desk lamps and task lighting, finding the angles, shades and shapes most suited to a stylish study
Decoration
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
Decoration
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
Decoration
Interior designer Philip Hooper on the art of choosing lampshades
Lampshades are the perfect way to inject personality – and an element of surprise – into a room
Decoration
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
Decoration
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…
Lighting
How to light a garden like an expert
Sally Storey, Creative Director at John Cullen Lighting, offers practical advice for how to light your garden, plus tips on the best products to achieve the look
Decoration
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.