I’m often surprised how often I go into people’s home only to find that they’ve forgotten about lighting. Mood lighting is essential to creating the layered and put-together look you want in your home. One of the best ways to add lighting is through table lamps. You don’t have to mess with any install like you would with sconces and they are often cheaper than floor lamps.
Here are some ideas of places to use table lamps.
Foyers and Hallways
Office Spaces
I love when the perfect desk meets the perfect lamp.
Dining Room
Lamps look amazing on buffet and console tables.
Kitchen
A lamp in the kitchen is unpredictable adds a touch of whimsy.
via Emily A. Clark via design indulgence
Living Room
End tables scream for lamps! They are such an easy way to add symmetry and excitement .
Bedroom
If I am shopping for a local client I get all my lamps at Home Goods or T.J. Maxx but for my e-design clients I search some of my favorites like Overstock, CSN and Lamps Plus.
I just looooove lamps. I could easily have three in one room. I love this post because I'm in the market for a new lamp for our living room. I think I may go to Home Goods today. 🙂
I LOVE everything about that first image, stunning!
Kristen, I love your blog. Those are some great pics!
Lighting can truly make a space, what a fabulous collection of lamps! Janell
What a great post. I love all the pictures you've used for examples!
I have a bit of a pretty lamp addiction, I especially love lamps in the kitchen (on an island, or the counter). The image of the glass lamps on the huge kitchen island is so fabulous!
okay, i am also a lamp lover and that picture with the lamps on the wood island — so unpredictable & beautiful! i just may snag that shot for my blog because THAT is the kind of kitchen i dream about. thanks for the tips!
Great collection. It is always nice to see a pair of lamps. Love the symmetry.
-Rene
I agree, lighting is always overlooked in rooms. It is so important because it adds ambience and function!
What interesting and beautiful examples! I have that top image saved but for the plate arrangement rather than the lamps. 🙂 There are few things I appreciate more than matching symmetrical lamps on a console or bedside tables.
I'm in search of a lamp perfect for the bedside table so of course I haven't seen a good one at home goods or anywhere else lately. But if I weren't looking, I know I'd be seeing beautiful lamps like these everywhere!
i love seeing lamps in a kitchen! it's such a surprise.
I love your blog!! You always have the best ideas!! Love the lamp in the kitchen! I totally need more lamps in my house!!