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Bye-Bye Tapers: Why Designers Are Swapping Candles for Portable Lamps on Their Holiday Tables This Year

They don’t melt, they don’t blow out, and they make festivity look like a real fête

Homes & Gardens

If You’re Going to Add a Kitchen Countertop Lamp to Your Space, Make Sure It Doesn’t Have This, This, or This

These faux pas will make something chic feel dysfunctional

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Does Your Kitchen Lighting Feel Too Harsh? Try Out the Experts' Favorite Simple Switches to Warm Up Your Space

Your kitchen lighting should be cozy, not sterile. So, if your kitchen is in need of some softening, try out our experts' 7 tips

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A Small But Mighty Switch – The Lampshade Swap Every Designer I'm Speaking To is Making this Fall

This small lighting update is the easiest way to add personality and warmth for cozy season

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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?

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These Plastered-in Ceiling Lights Make Your Lighting Scheme More Minimalist and Way Less Intrusive — But There's One Downside to Know

For a sleek, seamless look, this lighting design is the way to go

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I've scoured the shops for the best bathroom lighting so you don't have to – this is where to buy trend-led styles and practical picks

I'm shedding some light on the best places to shop

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The best places to buy beautiful bathroom lighting – and shop the exact looks designers love

Our edit of the best places to buy beautiful and boredom-proof bathroom lighting that you will remain in love with for years to come. From expert FAQs to where to buy, this is your complete guide to beautiful bathroom lighting

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Kitchen lamps are the underrated buy designed for dark autumn evenings – these are the 5 best places to shop for them

Once you buy one, you won't go back

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$I can’t stop thinking about this bobbin lamp from Very – it’s a perfect Pooky dupe for a fraction of the price$

I can’t stop thinking about this bobbin lamp from Very – it’s a perfect Pooky dupe for a fraction of the price

It’s official, bobbin lamps are here to stay

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These Genius Hidden Bedside Reading Lamps Tuck Away When You're Not Using Them — They Don't Interfere in Your Design, and You're Never Left in the Dark

Big lights, be gone! These clever reading lights provide all the glow you need, and can be completely hidden away afterward. Here are some of my favorites

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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’

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This New Sofa Brand Only Just Launched, but Its 'Futuristic' Fluted Design Might Be One of My Favorites You Can Buy Right Now

If this beautiful sofa design wasn't enough to convince you to give Schplendid a try, it's from the team behind Pooky and Sofa.com, too

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'I feel like I’m on a constant holiday thanks to the cheerful palette in my colourful home'

It's a light, bright and functional retreat

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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

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Pooky's secret to creating a beautiful new lighting collection? A 140-year-old textile archive that has never been seen before – until now

Pooky’s Archive Discoveries Collection brings 18th and 19th-century prints from GP&J Baker’s vault into the light for the very first time

Homes & Gardens

I asked 8 interior designers what was the best thing they bought for their bathroom this year – these are the standout products they recommend

From monogrammed towels and bathmats to wall sconces and chic storage, these are the products that designers love having in their own bathrooms

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This lesser-known Farrow & Ball paint colour is the unexpected star of The Thursday Murder Club on Netflix

As well as a stellar cast, the new Netflix film is an aesthetic masterpiece

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23 British homeware brands to fill your home with – from furniture to bedding, these are the names to add to your shopping list

These are the home-grown brands worth investing in

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Is Next the new Pooky? Its bold new lighting collection is giving designer looks with prices starting at £16

It's never been easier to create your own designer-look bespoke lamp

Livingetc

Could Stacked Table Lighting Be the Hottest New Trend in Interiors? Designers Give Us the Lowdown on This Artistic Moment

Sculptural forms, artistic shapes, and irresistible hues, this lighting trend is certainly a statement piece that has taken over the world of interior design, and I totally approve of it

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'You can walk into a lot of beautiful spaces, but they’re not fun. That’s not the world I want to run in. Give me more fun' – inside the eclectic world of Robert Novogratz

As one half of The Novogratz, designer Robert Novogratz has been called a ‘disruptor’ for over three decades. But his intelligent approach to decor comes down to just one thing: creating spaces that feel fun. In our new series Layered Lives, we get to know the designer behind these iconic,…

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I’ve been thinking about this Dunelm lamp from Sophie Robinson new range for months – it’s the perfect Pooky lookalike for half the price

Dunelm just released the second collection created in partnership with designer Sophie Robinson – and you need to know about this lamp

Livingetc

Where to Shop for Good Lampshades — Your Lighting Scheme's Secret Weapon to More Elevated Style

Changing up the lampshade can make any lamp feel more expensive, and better suited to your home. Here's where to shop for the best ones

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Where to Buy Bathroom Lighting That Actually Looks Good — IP44 Rated Designs That You'd Be Happy With in Any Room

The definitive list of on-trend bathroom lighting shops, curated by Livingetc's executive editor Pip Rich

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