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How to Choose: Lighting and Lampshades for the Home
Lighting shapes how your home feels to live in, from the soft glow of a bedside lamp to the warm welcome of a dining pendant. The right lampshade doesn’t just diffuse light; it defines atmosphere, enhances décor, and makes every room more intentional. In this guide, we share room-by-room advice on choosing lampshades for living rooms, bedrooms, dining areas, and beyond. With tips on fabrics, proportions, and layering light, you’ll learn how to create spaces that feel both functional and unforgettable.
For both homes and hospitality spaces, choosing the perfect lighting or lampshade is about style and storytelling. Our guide and compilation of posts to help you choose the perfect one for your home or business.Â
Richard Kelly’s principles of Focal Glow, Ambient Luminescence and Play of Brilliants show how light shapes mood and atmosphere. Tom Acciarini explains their continuing relevance, with The Georgian at Harrods as a case study in thoughtful, layered illumination that enhances both function and feeling.
Small lampshades bring intimacy, warmth, and personality to a room. Discover how scale, fabric, and placement transform your space into a cosy retreat.
Inspired by Sussex geodes and landscapes, the Geode Diffuser Empire Lampshades fuse art and science. Designed by Tom Acciarini, they explore light’s power to shape mood and emotion.Â
From shape and size to fabric and finish, this 7-step guide shows how to design your perfect handmade lampshade. Explore custom options and create something uniquely yours.
Sleek, modern, and handcrafted, the Cube Lampshade brings clean geometry and timeless simplicity to any space. Discover why this square design is redefining modern lighting.
Intentional lighting goes beyond brightness. Discover how thoughtful lampshade placement, shape and material can make your home safer, calmer and more inviting.
