Archive for the ‘Lighting’ Category
Thursday, May 19th, 2011
Spruce up your light switches
If you’re fed up with plain and boring light switches, or don’t feel they look at home in the style of your house, then did you know you can jazz them up a bit?
Light switch covers are widely available, and if blue and white is your colour, these decorative light switch covers will transform the look of your switches in no time.
Handcrafted in California, and giving the look of a painted decorative tile, the cover is easy to fit over your existing switch.
The light switch covers cost £9.95 from House of Bath – if you buy two, you can save £2.
Tags: blue and white, colour, cover, decorative accessories, decorative cover, discount offer, House of Bath, light, light switch cover, special offer, switch, switches
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Tuesday, March 15th, 2011
Create a cosy feel in a room
Yorkshire designer, Hannah Nunn, specialises in making lighting products and draws inspiration for her designs from nature and the botanical world.
This lovely Harebells lamp is one example of her range, which combines ‘elegance with a contemporary twist.’
A great way of adding a cosy feeling to any room, the glow of the light shines beautifully through the lamp, lighting up the dainty heads of the harebells.
The Harebells lamp is available to purchase from Hannah Nunn’s store on Not On The High Street, along with lots of her other lovely lamps.
Tags: botanical, British, cosy, design, designer, flowers, Hannah Nunn, Harebell, Harebells, lamp, light, Not On The High Street, spring flowers
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Thursday, January 6th, 2011
Lovely lamp
Monsoon Home have some very glamorous lamps in stock at the moment and in some lovely colours. But if you just want something neutral, there’s no need to compromise on style, as this champagne coloured Ishani table lamp proves.
The base of the lamp, made from glass and steel, features the ever popular glass stacked style. The champagne coloured shade is livened up with ribbon stripes – subtlely different colours and different fabrics add interest and light.
Measuring 49.5cm in height, the Ishani table lamp costs £80 from Monsoon.
Tags: home, interior idea, Ishani, lamp, light, Lighting, Monsoon, neutral, ribbon, stripe
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Thursday, July 1st, 2010
Bargain glass lamp base
I’ve had my eye on this Amity lamp base for a while. I love glass lamp bases and the elegant style and subtle colour of this one (which is actually a bit more pinky than purplely, in my view) would work really well in my bedroom.
So how could I possibly resist it, when I discovered it was in the sale?
This lamp base beauty was priced at £65, but has £19.50 off, making it a much more affordable £45.50.
If you fancy owning one too, then head over to Laura Ashley, where the Amity glass lamp base is still in stock. If it’s not quite to your taste, then they also have lots of other lighting options and other tempting homeware items with up to 50% off in their sale.
Tags: base, glass, lamp, Laura Ashley, light, sale
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Monday, May 17th, 2010
Summer lantern
Lanterns are a lovely form of home accessory that have so many uses all year round. I love having lanterns lit by the fireside on a cold, winter night and enjoy watching the glow of the candle flicker inside. During the summer lanterns are perfect for taking outside in the garden, to provide much needed light as dusk falls. They’re the ideal accompaniment to evening barbecues or drinks in the garden.
This Moroccan-style lantern is in an appropriate summer colour – leaf, or pale green – and would make an ideal summer lantern. It’s got room inside for a tealight and has a useful loop on the top of it, so it can be hung. If you’re going to be using it outside, then it’s worth investing in an inexpensive lantern crook to use with it. You stick it in the ground, then hang the lantern from the hook at the top. It provides light at a good height and avoids it accidentally been knocked over.
The Moroccan lantern is reasonably priced, at only £7.95, and is firmly on my summer essentials list.
Tags: barbecue, John Lewis, lantern, light, Moroccan
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Monday, February 22nd, 2010
Vintage Lolita chandelier
Bombay Duck is one of my favourite shops and I love exploring all the new door handles, hooks and other gorgeous homeware that they’ve got in stock.
They’re renowned for having lovely chandeliers, although usually they’re a bit far out of my budget. But then this beauty caught my eye.
The bestselling vintage Lolita black chandelier, with crystal flowers, has been significantly reduced in price – down from £245 to £125. It’s adorned with tiny black beads, crystal cut flowers and crystal pendants and would look stunning hung from the ceiling.
I’m sorely tempted. What do you think?
Tags: Bombay Duck, chandelier, light, Lighting, Vintage
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Monday, February 15th, 2010
Tea Time lamp
Isn’t this Tea Time lamp fantastic? It’s by Laura Ashley and the quirky base is made up of a series of china teacups and saucers.
It’s a really fun piece, a very clever idea and a lamp that is sure to receive interest and compliments.
The Tea Time table lamp comes complete with a matching pastel lamp shade and is available from Laura Ashley.
Tags: lamp, Laura Ashley, table lamp, tea, Tea Time, teacup
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Monday, January 18th, 2010
Add a splash of colour
This unusual lantern is made from material inspired by kimono fabric.
The wired design measures 35cm and is finished off with a stylish silk tassel.
The kimono lantern is reduced in the sale at Berry Red.
If you like the design, then various other home pieces in the same range are available, such as this lovely kimono bench and round kimono floor cushion.
Tags: Berry Red, Kimono, lamp shade, lantern, light, Lighting
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Thursday, January 14th, 2010
These unusual gypsy lights, available in green or blue, have handpainted designs and are vintage in style.
They each have coloured fabric cords and measure 27.3cm and we think they’d look perfect for anyone creating a vintage room, or who likes unusual, eclectic styling.
You’ll find them available for sale at Lulu’s Gifts.
Tags: gypsy, light, Lighting, Lulu's Gifts
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Sunday, December 27th, 2009
Mix and match lamps
Danish design has been making waves and Rie Elise Larsen is quite a splash (see what we did there?).
Top of our list are the whimsical, pleated lampshades finished off with a co-ordinating ribbon. Choose from a variety of prints in small and large shades (150-250Kr) then pair up with wooden lamp bases (350-750Kr) in colours including purple, pink and white.
We want them all. Please.
Tags: lamp, lampshade, light, Lighting, Rie Elise Larsen
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