lighting
The latest lighting news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
lighting
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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 yearFrom 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 droppedI 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 DuskThe 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 saleNot 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 fittingsWant 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 rangeThis 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 whyTrust 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 seenI'm obsessed with this stylish yet cosy lighting trend
By Kezia Reynolds
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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 glowDon'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 electricianHere'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 hubIt'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 expertsSay goodbye to bedtime arguments
By Amy Lockwood
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What four kitchens taught me about getting the lighting right, at long lastIn 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 eitherThese 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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This £8 Amazon buy will turn any light wireless – and it looks just as good as the best rechargeable lampsTurn an old lamp into a stunning new light and save money in the process
By Kezia Reynolds
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Are fabric lamps the new big thing? M&S’s new pleat table lamps are proof this luxe trend is taking offWould you introduce these lamps to your home?
By Kezia Reynolds
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I just uncovered the most expensive rechargeable lights on the high street - and they're all from Next HomeThey're all under £80 with old money good looks
By Rebecca Knight
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I’ve seen this rustic lighting trend at every major brand this year – and it's popping up in every stylish home I knowIt's going to be my investment piece this autumn
By Kezia Reynolds
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These designer-look outdoor lights are so good you wouldn’t believe they’re from NextAll your guests will be asking where you got them from
By Kezia Reynolds
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13 porch lighting ideas to illuminate your entrance for an elevated and welcoming lookShine a light on your porch and welcome your guests in style with the right light fixtures for your space
By Amy Hodge
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Bathroom lighting trends – our top 7 ways to do bathroom lighting in 2025Lean into the latest lighting trends and put your bathroom in the style spotlight
By Linda Clayton
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These are the 6 kitchen lighting ideas that are going to be everywhere in 2025 - this is why they're a must for a polished and radiant layoutHelp your cooking space shine by trying out one of the newest lighting trends
By Holly Cockburn
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Living room lighting ideas – 33 easy ways to use lights and lamps to add style and create a cosy moodFrom quirky lamps to the right tone of your light, these are the best ways to give your lounge a stylish look and a cosy feel
By Thea Babington-Stitt


