The Glow Up: Contemporary Lighting For Every Room In The House

It’s become somewhat of a truism to say that absence makes the heart grow fonder. In the northern hemisphere, it’s a phrase that comes to mind as we tiptoe towards the long nights of winter — their sweet summer counterparts a thing of the past. Rather than succumbing to the inevitable sense of gloom, this year we’d like to propose an alternative: that we conquer the onset of darkness with rich interiors that resonate warmth and wellbeing. To do so, we’ll need to enlist the help of light, and lots of it. It’s in this spirit that we’ve pulled together a quick guide to the very best designer lamps  — all now available in the Chaplins Lighting Promotion.

On The Go | Portable Table Lamps

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Portable table lamps, also known as contemporary candles, are one of the more exciting developments in contemporary lighting. Ideal as a part of a romantic place setting, they enable design lovers to create luminous landscapes all over the house — ensuring you’ll never be left in the dark again.

Centre of Attention | Modern Chandeliers

Petit Bijoux

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Chandeliers have also come a long way from their dusty predecessors. Over the last few years, they’ve gained new lightness and verve, swapping heavy, wrought iron frames for titanium structures and jewel-like LED bulbs. We love hanging them over dramatic dining tables or as stylish complement to spiral staircases.

Stay Sharp | Focus Task Lamps

W128 B Pastille

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Burning the midnight oil? Then you’ll need a good task lamp to help power through. The very best allow for complete rotation of the head for a focused gush of illumination. You might also want to consider designs that allow for USB or wireless phone charging — Flos’ Oblique is your go-to here.

Treasure Trove | Statement Pendants

VP Globe

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Contemporary lighting is often described as jewellery for the home. We like to think of it more like poetry, bringing warmth and beauty to hard-to-reach spots. Pendant lights take on this challenge beautifully, helping draw out key focal points in contemporary living rooms or else as an additional layer of illumination for shadowy corners.

Reading Companion | Elegant Floor Lamps

Stemlite Floor Lamp

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When it’s pouring with rain outside, there’s nothing so comforting as curling up with a good book. This season, get lost in faraway worlds under the auspices of a stylish floor lamp — a generous lighting solution for one.

A Warm Welcome | Delicate Wall Lights

Bolle Aria

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During the winter months, hallways and corridors that aren’t well-lit have a tendency to become somewhat claustrophobic. Instead of opting for an overhead light, consider some well-positioned wall lights. Our eyes naturally perceive brightness better on vertical rather than horizontal surfaces, and this will allow you to create paths of light in the darkest regions of your home.

Beyond Light | Glowing Accessories

Madre

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Another trend we’ve noticed bubbling up in design circles is the desire to bring ordinary objects to life with light. This season, discover beautiful vases and floor-length mirrors that glow-in-the-dark as well as ethereal sculptures that teem with an other-wordly luminescence.

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