Your home's vibe is all about the lighting. Find the best lamps and installations to create just the right atmosphere.
Lighting is everything when it comes to interior design and getting the vibe just right. The furniture and decor hold the room together, but the lighting is what sets the tone. Hopefully, your home has plenty of natural light, but if not then the decor can work its magic to leverage what it can.
Either way, when the sun goes down you need to bring in backup with just the right lamps. Find the right lamp for your interior design aesthetic, here are 10 stylish and modern lamps that go with any decor. Always look for LED lightbulbs to make the sustainable choices at home, and try to find A+ bulbs.
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A standing reading lamp serves a purpose, it stands either behind a lounge chair or a couch so that when someone is sitting there is just the right amount of light to see what they are doing.
This kind of light is focused, it is not meant to light up an entire room, just a specific part of it. The black or gold metal standing reading lamps are the perfect addition to any living room or office space.
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One easy home renovation hack is instead of buying a new lamp, or an entire new lamp fixture, just cover it with a cool new shade. Lanterns are lampshades that never go out of style. They are timeless and add decorative taste.
White lanterns, while maybe less beautiful than some, produce the lightest to give a natural and comfortably lite room. The colorful lanterns are better for bedrooms or places that don't need to be completely lit.
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The small reading lamp that can clamp onto any surface is your lifeboat lamp, it is portable and can be moved anywhere for easy use. This lamp is highly underrated for how useful it is. While it is not the star of the show or a solution for lighting an entire room, it is very useful.
A hack for folks who don't want to spend a lot of money on lamps is to twist the light upside down, projecting more light onto the ceiling and wall. This is an easy fix for bedroom lighting on a budget.
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For the home decorators, consider looking for your ideal hanging light fixture. This is definitely renovation if you aren't going with the lampshade hack. Do browse and compare prices on several kinds of lamps before installing, this is a more permanent fix and bound to become the star of the room.
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Wicker lampshades are trending now in the interior design world. It is stylish and adds a touch of bohemian style to any home decor. You don't have to have a bohemian interior design for this lampshade to work, it just makes the room less elegant or Scandinavian. It does stick to the minimalist standards, especially paired with earth-toned decor.
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The standing white lamp shade with the wooden three-legged base is the go-to lampshade for Millennials'm minimalist home decor preference at the moment. The white shade illuminates the space in a natural way, and the height of the base spreads the light more than a shorter lamp.
This lamp solves all of your lighting problems and mimics natural lighting.
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Other than the wicker lampshade, a wicker lamp with a three-legged base is an alternative for mobile lighting. Put the lamp on a desk or table to elevate it. The wicker material allows the light to shine through in a natural way, similar to the white lampshade.
The wooden base is the must-have in terms of lamps that fall outside of the metal reading lamp category.
To light the room, get a three-legged wooden base, for reading a black or gold metal lamp.
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The oversized standing lamp is still a favorite despite years on the market. It lights up the room, without taking up too much space despite being very big. It does become the star of the room, similar to the creative lamp fixtures.
Look for a standing lamp with a black metal base, and an earth tone or white shade to produce natural and comfortable lighting.
Related: Interior Design Hacks: 10 Must-Haves For A Bohemian Vibe
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The bulb light can produce harsher lighting if you don't buy the right internal lightbulb, this is where you have to pay attention to the kind of bulb that you buy.
With the right bulb, it produces just the right among of light and offers a different aesthetic than a covered lampshade.
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For setting a mood you can't go wrong with a string of lights. These are essential for any balcony, patio or backyard. For outdoor use, you can buy solar panel-powered strings of lights, they are inexpensive, energy-efficient and make it easier to hang outside without a plug.
String lights also create a fun vibe in the living room and bedroom, for a more bohemian and chill night.
Next: Interior Design Hacks: 10 Ways To Achieve A Minimalist Vibe
Georgia Sheppard graduated from the University of California with two degrees in psychology and molecular biology. While finishing her studies she became an editor for City on a Hill Press where she began her writing career. She then went on to teach English and work for various companies as a freelance content and blog writer. She is excited to continue her passion creating diverse content as a staff writer for TheTalko.