For cohabiting couples wanting to light-up and
posh-up their pads
, flashy lamps and fittings are perfect pressies to pop on the wedding gift list.Not only does lighting add style to a room, but it also sets the ambiance, making it an extra special interior feature. For main ceiling lights there are stunning pendant fittings, lavish chandeliers and cool shades, while quirky floor and table lamps can be introduced to illuminate other areas of a room.
As usual, we’ve already done the research for you. Searching interior stores and sites there are numerous sparkling designs to choose from, with options to suit a variety of tastes, interiors and budgets.
For those wanting to add pendant lighting to their abode, Marks and Spencer has some particularly striking fittings. For glamorous households there are crystal options while for those wanting something a little less glitzy there are also modern metal designs, including some beautiful brass fittings.
Interior designers’ secret go-to for lighting, BHS, also boasts some fabulous pendant options for different areas of the home. Hanging above dining tables and breakfast bars these fittings not only create a relaxing mood, but they also provide a stunning interior centre piece as well as a talking point for dinner guests. But perhaps the best place to show off pendant lighting is a galleried landing. Suspended elegantly from the highest point, they can be admired from all angles.
Meanwhile to brighten up dark corners, BHS also has an attractive range of floor lamps that are certainly worthy of a place on wedding gift lists. There are plain wooden designs that would easily work with a variety of interiors, as well as more unusual statement pieces, such as the store’s metal star design with exposed bulbs.
There’s no shortage of glittering table lights either, ranging from ornate glass designs to over sized desk lamps. But if it’s something a little out of the ordinary you’re, after why not go a bit wild and add one or two Abigail Ahern animal lamps, available from Debenhams, to your wish list. Whether you pick the wise owl, grizzly bear or adorable dog design, it’s sure to liven up your newlywed nest.
