Lighting is key to any scheme and there are some great bargains out there at the moment. A real steal is this Arco Reproduction lamp from Dooleys (the original being designed by Achille Castiglioni in 1962) keenly priced at just £119 with solid black marble base and chrome finish it’s just perfect in my lounge window and has filled the void the Christmas tree would have otherwise left!
http://www.dooleysfurniture.com/chrome-arco-large-floor-lamp.html
For pendant lights, chandeliers and more try Heal’s sale at the moment. A great find is this glamourous crystal style pendant light from Heal’s priced at £44! If you are looking for an uber contemporary pendant with an adjustable drop maybe for a dining space then try the Ligne Roset Bloom Ceiling Light from Heals by Japanese designer Hiroshi Kawano at £114.75
If it’s outdoor lighting with coastal style you’re after then try the beautiful Cream Fishing Light priced at £65 from Graham and Greene
http://www.grahamandgreen.co.uk/wall-lights-wall-sconces
There’s some really cool lighting for children out now including this retro red phone box lamp. Makes me feel quite nostalgic – I remember people using these regularly!!
How about this for a nautical boy’s room – a pirate ship ceiling light? http://www.KidsRooms.co.uk
Expecting a baby girl then this pretty balloon light with teddy could be perfect and is on sale at £31! http://www.KidsRooms.co.uk
If it’s reclaimed lighting you’re after be sure to head over to http://www.skinkflintdesign.co.uk for all sorts of retro 20th Century pan European lighting and they’re based in Falmouth!
With love and light have a Happy New Year wherever you are!