lighting
The latest lighting news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
lighting
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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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The White company just dropped some of the best looking wireless wall lights I've ever seen – they're simple, stylish and effortlessly chic
Minimalists are about to go crazy for this new lighting range
By Kezia Reynolds
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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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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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No one will believe this stunning tortoiseshell lamp is only £30 at Habitat – it’s the best example of this cosy-luxe trend I’ve seen
I'm obsessed with this stylish yet cosy lighting trend
By Kezia Reynolds
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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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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
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IKEA's £17 matchstick lamp is going viral – it's one of the boldest and most playful floor lamps I've ever seen
‘We are craving a bit of joy in our homes at the moment, and lighting is a safe place to play’
By Sara Hesikova
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A lamp is the best thing you could add to your cloakroom - this is why it's the fastest way to create a luxe hotel look
It's as stylish as it is practical
By Holly Cockburn


