LET THERE BE… LIGHT

The nights have drawn in and the clocks gone back, but if you get your lighting just right, autumn can be the cosiest season

WORDS NICKY RAMPLEY-CLARKE PHOTOGRAPHS STEVE SAYERS

Autumn is our secret favourite season. The darker, colder months bring comfort-food dishes and box-set binges, but also a chance to cosy up your home, starting with your lighting. By switching it up – everything from ceiling pendants to bedside lamps – you can transform your rooms, quickly, easily and all without breaking the bank. Start by thinking about how you use each space and the mood you want to create – remember, there are multiple zones in single rooms, such as a workspace and a dining area in a kitchen, for example. Perhaps you desire focus and concentration in a home office, or calm and serenity in a bedroom? Here, we’ve rounded-up the brightest ideas from in store to help you shine a light on things.

Office elegance Origami Table Lamp, £28 The origami* design of the white paper shade adds instant style to your home office space – and you can pair with a matching pendant shade above right.

Light a corner Black Bulb Floor Lamp, £32 Tap into the exposed bulb trend with this sleek and stylish beauty in matt black – easily move to light up different corners.

Try the organic look Natural Rattan Wicker Shade, £25 Rattan is having a moment, and this sustainable wicker shade is bang-on, bringing beachside cool to urban dwellings.

Small and mighty Table Lamp, Mid Grey, £6.50 This subtle little charmer adds a glow of light just where you need it.

Just for fun Black Ribbed Touch Light with Linen Shade, £15 This light combines a smart black base with a quirky polka-dot shade, bringing the party to any room.

Monochrome magic Matt Organic Shape White Table Lamp, £18 A sand-blasted base gives a natural appeal while the plain black shade keeps things simple up-top.

Hands-on Milky Tortoise Shell Battery Light, £14 A battery-operated lamp, so nothing will dull its shine; a gold base and tortoise shell-inspired glass add style.

Urban chic Black Tripod Floor Lamp, £60 This industrial-style floor lamp is a great statement piece and a cool contrast to the organic rattan shade.