Want something that really dazzles when you walk in the room? Here's how to make a statement with lighting...
Often when choosing a designer lamp you’ll be looking for something that matches your room’s style... something that complements the colours and furniture you already have – not necessarily ‘blending in’ with it, but not sticking out too much, either.
But then sometimes you want something that really does stick out. A centrepiece that dominates the room and grabs the eye as soon as you enter. One that starts the conversation. In other words, a statement lamp.
Here’s a guide to lighting with the ‘wow’ factor…
Go large
In lighting design it's a general rule that you can afford to go bigger than you think, and this is especially the case for designer lamps. With its distinctive diamond shape complete with beautiful brass and glass panels, the Dibble lantern-style pendant light (above) really draws the eye and will create a dazzling centrepiece in an entrance hall or suspended over the dining room table to wow your guests.
Meanwhile, with their tall stature and almost sculptural design, floor lamps can make a serious impact in a room. With its wide tapering stem and double ‘spinning top’ detail, the Baltas standing lamp in white makes a bold statement in any space. For maximum effect, team your floor lamp with a lovely big designer lampshade with a striking pattern.
Go bold
Bold colours are a great way of making a statement, and a colourful table lamp will draw the eye and add depth and contrast, and the all-important element of surprise. The Wobster table lamp (above) is a great example, with its combination of shapely curves with a vibrant deep red lacquer finish.
A striking design can also provide the wow factor. The Crescent table lamp (above) features stunning inverted crescents of black marble set in a brass base, and demonstrates that a side table lamp can still make a big statement. A real eye-catcher.
Of course, a lamp doesn’t have to be complicated to stand out: sometimes a simple design speaks volumes. A recent arrival to the Pooky fold, the Shelby standing lamp in brass (above) is effortlessly sleek and stylish. Featuring a beautiful conical brass base, which mirrors the elegant brass hood, the Shelby is a natural attention-grabber.
Go quirky
And then again, you can make an alternative kind of statement with an unusual and flamboyant lamp. Some lamps were born to be different, and with its stunning, intricate design, the Lucy table lamp in striking green resin is definitely one of a kind: fun, eye-catching, and like a work of art in its own right.
Finally, what about a statement lamp that you can take with you? With the Anetta rechargeable table lamp in stone (above), we’ve taken a classic Pooky design and brought it to the next level. With its distinctive shape – based on the globe artichoke – the Anetta already packs a punch, and with the added bonus of our Genesis rechargeable cell and remote control, you can take it anywhere with you: in the garden, on a picnic, on a date (maybe)… either way, it’s sure to be a talking point.
Take a peek at our range of rechargeable table lamps.
Choose a statement lampshade
Of course, no lamp would be complete without a beautiful lampshade – and you can turn even a fairly modest lamp into a statement lamp with a show-stopping shade. Designer lampshades come in a huge range of different shapes, sizes, colours and materials, from striking geometric lampshades to bold block colours and stunning Indian-inspired ikat patterns, like the Berries egg & spoon ikat lampshade featured above – so you can make the perfect statement.
Find the perfect light to match – or gloriously clash with – your interior style by browsing all of our table lamps, floor lamps, pendant lights and more here.
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