10 of the best… lighting buys for under £100
We invested in several pieces of designer lighting for our old house but when we moved many of them just didn’t really work in our new home and I ended up consigning a few of them to ebay. When you are updating an entire house it’s surprising how many pieces of lighting you actually need. With each room typically needing multiple different light sources – ceiling spotlights, pendant lights and wall lights as well as floor and table lamps – costs can quickly add up.
With most of our budget committed to the renovations, rather than buying expensive lighting I began exploring more budget friendly options, and was pleasantly surprised with what I discovered.
Until quite recently if you were looking for lighting your options were either high street buys, which were cheap but often dull and uninspiring, or high end design classics with a hefty price tag. Over the past few years things have changed though, and as the market has shifted away from lighting showrooms towards the online space, newer online retailers with more trend led offerings have appeared. Designers and manufacturers have also been able to sell their products direct to the customer much more easily, cutting out the middle man and so reducing costs. The established retailers have, in turn, responded with collections that address the customer’s desire for good design at an attainable price point. All of which means there are now more well designed pieces to choose from, whatever your budget.
Here are 10 that come in at under £100.
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1. Natural raffia and burnished brass pendant light
Inspired by 1970s furniture design, the Ridotti pendant light is ideal for making a statement above a dining table. It will add texture and diffuse the light to create a soft, warm, ambient glow.
2. Marble column table lamp
H&M home continue to nail the latest interior trends and styling. Here an opal glass shade sits atop a sculptural oval brass and marble base.
3. Terrazzo bulbholder lamp
Designed to be paired with a filament light bulb, this simple lamp from John Lewis’s affordable ‘House’ range is made from concrete with a flecked, terrazzo pattern.
4. Matte black industrial style pendant light
I can think of no end of places where the styling of this industrial style pendant would fit right in. Perfect for suspending over a kitchen island, it would work just as well in an office or workplace setting, or above a dining table.
5. Glazed ceramic table lamps
Sold as a matching pair, complete with a natural, fabric shade these ceramic table lamps are perfect for the bedside table. The natural, handcrafted glaze will add a subtle accent of colour.
6. Sleek black dome pendant
A versatile design with a clean modern look that will suit a range of interior styles.
7. House by John Lewis Brandon Floor lamp
When I see products at this price my first reaction is to ask how they do it. I mean when you consider everything that goes into designing, manufacturing and retailing a light you have to question how it’s possible. But if you’re after a stylish, minimalist floor lamp on a tight budget this definitely fits the bill.
8. Terracotta table lamp
This lamp from Danish brand Bloomingville has a sculptural terracotta base with a slightly rough textured finish and a contrasting linen shade.
9. Pleated shade wall light
A metal wall lamp with a pleated, crescent-shaped fabric shade.
10. Ogilvy Swing arm wall lamp
A matt black and antique brass industrial style wall lamp with a swing arm that allows you to adjust the direction of the light.
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