Interiors: How to create atmospheric lighting in each room in your house

10:17 08 November 2014

Adele Table Lamp in Champagne, John Lewis. PA Photo/Handout

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How you light a room is - perhaps surprisingly - one of the most important factors of a decor scheme.

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Consider all the different levels of lighting in the room, from the ceiling lights and pendants, to uplighters and occasional lamps, urges Josephine Bennett, head of home design at Laura Ashley. All these aspects create different moods, which can be interchangeable throughout the day and night. Large, statement table lamps create a real focal point in the room, and provide an intimate light in the evening.

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The great thing about lighting is you can tune into the latest looks without spending a fortune. Obviously, a crystal chandelier or standout floor piece might make a dent in your savings, but a simple shade or statement table lamp can give a room a whole new look - and give you change from a 20 note.

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Interiors: How to create atmospheric lighting in each room in your house