Love your lights

A selection of unique and delightful lamps and pendant lights to add interest to your home.

Balance your lamps

“Two lamps are better than one. For a balanced and elegant look, use two lamps – one on either side of a console, sideboard, or media unit.” – The Coricraft team

Go for an industrial look

“Table lamps aren’t only for your bedside! Use a lamp at your study for a utilitarian style. Enjoy a well-lit and sophisticated desk arrangement by using a table lamp.” – The Coricraft team

Layer your lighting

“Functional lighting needn’t be boring or utilitarian, as there are so many great options available. ‘Layer’ the light in a space by incorporating different heights and levels of illumination. Dimming or switching off your overhead lights and using a floor lamp can dramatically change the mood of a room, while smaller table lamps can visually attract attention to a specific area or object.

“Woolworths’s beechwood desk lamp, for example, has a hinged neck that can be angled for wherever you need the light, or our Alex desk lamp would fit into a classic or contemporary aesthetic, while bringing practicality for focusing on tasks such as reading without straining your eyes.” – Belinda Gordon, head of buying at Woolworths Home

Create atmosphere

“When choosing lighting, there are plenty of options and choices, but the goal is to create a look that has depth and atmosphere. If you are looking to create a calm and cosy nook, consider using floor lamps to soften your space with warm light.

“If you’re all about dramatic looks that wow your friends and family, look at using unique wall and surface lights. They are simple add-ons to any existing space and a great way to direct visitors’ eyes in a subtle way or draw attention to a special piece of art.

“Make the most of unique and one-of-a-kind wall lights by mounting them on walls that are dark in nature. This will give a dark wall a glow that adds interest and depth to the surface.” – Johann De Waal, marketing manager at KARE Johannesburg

Go vintage

“Haus Glow Lights offer a modern take on the vintage lantern shape. And while designed to live outdoors, there’s no reason you can’t bring them inside. Especially useful in times of interrupted power supply, as the LED lights are solar and USB-chargeable. With no need for plugs, they can go anywhere!” – Deon van Wyk, key accounts manager and homeware buyer at Hertex

Be creative

“Pendant lights are versatile elements suitable for almost any space in your home. When it comes to styling spaces with pendant lights, creativity is the name of the game. Different heights, sizes, shapes, colours, textures and materials – it’s all up to you.

“Light up your lounge or TV room with a charming pendant light. For the right design, make sure that your chosen lighting has the same shade as the interior’s theme and shape. It is important that your pendant light binds all visual links together, and don’t distract it.” – Cheryl Du Preez, visual merchandising coordinator at Cielo

Placement is key

“Create a cosy atmosphere by fitting a pendant light directly above your dining table. Besides making it easier to see your food, the ambient light created by the pendant warms up your space and stimulates the appetite for both bonding and eating.

“The height is one of the factors you must consider. We suggest about 80cm to 90cm above the tabletop to achieve that quintessential dining experience.” – Cheryl Du Preez, visual merchandising coordinator at Cielo

Featured image (from left to right): Cielo, KARE Johannesburg