How the Right Lighting Sets the Mood

Lighting does more than just illuminate a room; it creates atmosphere, highlights features, and sets the mood. The right lighting is essential for any space, whether you're winding down in the living room, enjoying dinner in the dining room, or getting ready in the bathroom. This guide will help you choose the perfect lighting for every room, with product recommendations from our range to inspire your next lighting update.

Types of Lighting

Ceiling Lights

Ceiling lights are the main source of illumination in most rooms. Choose based on ceiling height and room function. Large spaces with high ceilings suit chandeliers or large pendants, while lower ceilings benefit from flush or semi-flush mount fixtures.

Statement Pieces

For a dramatic look, the Kuna Pendant Round 7-Layer Spiral 31 Light offers a luxurious, spiralling design that adds sophistication and style to any room.

Modern & Industrial

The Kade Pendant Oblong 36 Light Brass Clear Smoke features a sleek brass finish and smoked glass, perfect for a contemporary, industrial vibe in dining or living areas.


Classic Elegance

The Delian Fixed Pendant 12 Light provides timeless elegance with soft lighting, fitting seamlessly into both classic and modern spaces.

Table Lamps

 Table lamps add both style and function to any r oom. Whether for task lighting or creating a warm, inviting atmosphere, these lamps are perfect for enhancing your home décor. With a variety of designs, they bring both elegance and practicality to living rooms, bedrooms, and beyond.

Regalla Table Lamp: Sleek and elegant, ideal for a refined touch in any room. 

Ada Champagne Table Lamp: Luxe champagne finish adds sophistication and soft, inviting light.

Lola Gold Table Lamp: Bold gold base for a modern, eye-catching statement in any space.

 

Each brings its own unique charm to brighten up your home.

Wall Lights

Wall lights are perfect for layering light and highlighting features in a room. These fixtures work wonderfully in narrow spaces like hallways or for accentuating artwork in living rooms or bedrooms.

The Britney Wall Lamp offers a sleek, modern design that adds both elegance and warmth to any room, creating a soft, inviting glow.

The Horns Antique Brass Wall Lamp features a vintage, industrial look with its antique brass finish, making it a striking statement piece.

The Kade Wall 4-Light Brass Smoke features a brass frame and smoky glass shades. Its adjustable design lets you choose between a clean, vertical look or a more dynamic, angled style, adding a warm and unique touch to your space.

Explore our collection of wall lights to find the perfect piece that blends style and charm.

Floor Lamps

Floor lamps are a great way to add style and function to any space, whether you're lighting up a dark corner or adding a little extra glow to a larger room. They’re especially useful in open-plan living areas, offering both light and a bold design statement.

Check out our stunning range of floor lamps, each with its own personality. The Rome Floor Lamp is all about elegance, with a white marble base that brings a touch of luxury to any room. If you're after something a little more modern, the Kade Floor Lamp has a sleek satin black finish that’s perfect for contemporary spaces. For a more industrial vibe, the Allison Dark Brass Finish Floor Lamp offers a rich, dark brass finish that adds character and warmth. Each one brings something unique so you can find the perfect fit for your home.

Darker Nights – Embracing Light

As the days grow shorter and the nights longer, lighting becomes even more essential to creating a welcoming and cosy atmosphere in your home. Embrace the darker nights by enhancing your lighting scheme with warmer tones, layered light sources, and bulbs that allow you to adjust the atmosphere easily throughout the year. Dim lighting, especially from table and floor lamps, creates a relaxing, soft glow that’s perfect for evening relaxation, while layered lighting ensures a well-lit, comfortable space for all occasions.

Warmer Lighting

For a homely, comforting atmosphere, warm-toned lighting is a great choice, especially during the colder months. Table and floor lamps are perfect for creating this cosy, intimate glow. Consider choosing warm light bulbs that add richness to the space, creating a relaxing environment that invites you to unwind. The warm glow of lighting from lamps, such as the Laura Ashley Star Table Lamp, brings a homely vibe to any room.

Layered Lighting

Layering light is a powerful design tool that allows you to create soft, even lighting throughout a room. By combining multiple light sources—such as ceiling lights, table lamps, floor lamps, and wall lights—you can adjust the intensity of the light depending on the activity or mood you want to set. Layering helps to create depth in a room and prevents areas from being too bright or too dark. It’s also a great way to add visual interest to a room. Try using dimmable lights in living rooms and bedrooms for complete control over the setting.

Reading & Relaxation

Reading areas or spaces designed for relaxation need softer lighting to enhance comfort and reduce eye strain. Use table lamps or floor lamps with fabric shades, which diffuse the light and create a gentle, calming atmosphere. A table lamp like the Aldour Table Lamp offers just the right amount of light for a reading nook, helping you create a peaceful environment for unwinding at the end of the day.

Bulb Choice

One simple way to adjust the lighting to suit the changing seasons is by swapping out your bulbs. You can easily change from cool to warm light bulbs as the weather cools in winter or switch to a cooler bulb in the summer months to brighten up the room. This approach is more versatile than replacing entire fixtures and allows you to tailor your lighting to fit the season. Our LED Candle Bulbs offer a warm light ideal for winter, but you can easily switch to cooler bulbs during the summer months to achieve a more energising atmosphere.

Lighting Recommendations by Room

Living Room

In the living room, layered lighting is crucial for creating a comfortable space. Use ceiling lights for general illumination, then layer in table and floor lamps for softer light. Dimmable lighting is ideal for creating flexibility and adjusting the mood, whether you're entertaining guests or enjoying a quiet night. Consider stylish lighting pieces such as the Kade Floor Lamp or the classic Laura Ashley Harrington Small Table Lamp for added warmth.

Bedroom

The bedroom is a sanctuary where relaxation is key. Choose soft, ambient lighting for a peaceful atmosphere. Bedside lamps or wall-mounted lights offer the perfect level of light for reading without being too harsh. Look for lamps that complement your decor while offering gentle light, such as the Freya Wall Lamp or Fern Nickle Table Lamp.

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Dining Room/Kitchen

In the dining room/kitchen, pendant lights or chandeliers can provide a warm, welcoming focal point for meals. The soft glow of pendant lighting also adds intimacy to the dining area, boosting your dining experience. Check out our Elsie Double-Layered Antique Brass Chandelier for a stunning dining room light fixture.

Hallway

Hallways often benefit from subtle lighting to create a welcoming atmosphere. Wall lights are perfect in these narrow spaces, offering just the right amount of light without overwhelming the space. The Sypha Wall Lamp adds both function and style to your hallway.

Explore the Brands We Offer

At My Home Rocks, we’re passionate about helping you light up your home with style. We’re proud to offer a stunning range of lighting solutions from some of the most sought-after brands. Whether you’re after sleek, modern designs from Inspired Lighting, timeless and elegant pieces from RV Astley, or bold, show-stopping statement lights from Eichholtz, we have something to suit every space. Explore our collections and find the perfect lighting to make your home truly shine.

Eichholtz

If you love luxury and drama, Eichholtz is the perfect choice.

Arlington Crystal Table Lamp: A stunning combination of polished nickel and crystal, paired with a classic shade—effortless elegance for any space.

Regine Table Lamp: A bold statement piece with a gold-finished angular base and a sleek black shade.

Inspired Lighting

Modern, stylish designs that make an impact.

Alic Gold Sphere Ceiling Light: This striking gold sphere ceiling light is a modern showstopper, ideal for any room.

Alic Brown Sphere Ceiling Light: Finished in a warm brown tone, this elegant design adds character to contemporary spaces.

RV Astley

Timeless pieces that exude elegance.

Regalla Pendant: A refined metallic pendant light that brings understated sophistication to dining rooms and hallways.

Aston Antique Brass Finish Wall Lamp: Compact and classic, this antique brass wall lamp creates a cosy, inviting atmosphere

Styles of lighting

Modern

Modern lighting features clean lines and minimalist designs that suit contemporary homes. The Double Cross Stem Table Lamp is an ideal example of how modern design can bring elegance and simplicity to your space.

Art Deco

Art Deco lighting is bold, glamorous, and vintage-inspired. The Regalla Table Lamp and Aldour Table Lamp perfectly capture this style, combining geometric forms and luxurious finishes for a statement piece that will elevate any room.

Laura Ashley Lighting

Laura Ashley lighting designs bring timeless elegance and traditional charm to any home. If you love classic, refined decor, look for fixtures that seamlessly complement your space. The Laura Ashley Mathern Table Lamp is a perfect example, offering a graceful and enduring style that brings warmth and sophistication to any room.

Choosing Lighting as a Gift

Affordable Options

Looking for a gift under £100? These table lamps are perfect for a thoughtful, affordable gift:

Laura Ashley Harrington Black Table Lamp 

Price: £95

Description: Elevate your home's ambience with the Laura Ashley Harrington Table Lamp also available in 3 colours and two sizes. This exquisite piece combines classic sophistication with modern design, making it the perfect addition to any room in your home.
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Olivia Smoke Light

Price: £95

Description: Crafted elegance embodied in one light: metal with a sleek chrome finish. Its small, smoke-toned glass shade offers warmth, is adjustable for a personalised touch, and is perfect for versatile and sophisticated spaces.
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Laura Ashley Corbridge Brass Ceiling Light 

Price: £85

Description: This traditional fisherman-style Corbridge metal ceiling pendant from Laura Ashley is just the thing to illuminate a dining table or be positioned as a trio above a breakfast bar. With a warm antique brass finish, this hat-shaped light fitting will bring a smile to your eyes without causing glare from the side.
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Tirso Wall Lamp

Price: £95

Description: Add class with a lamp shaded wall lamp accented with gold brass. It's a perfect addition to light up your wall spaces.
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Price: £95

Description: A thoroughly modern small table lamp, the Noah from Laura Ashley comprises a white slubbed linen drum shade held aloft by a curved ribbon stem, itself poised on a round base, all finished in velvety brushed chrome.
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More Expensive Options

If you want to splurge a bit more, these options range from £100 to £250:

Andi Table Lamp

Price: £245

Description: The Table Lamp is an exquisite lighting solution that promises to illuminate any space with classic beauty and a one-of-a-kind, luxury style. Featuring a round white alabaster base paired with an antique brass plinth, this light is truly unique in its design
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Agina Table lamp

Price: £185

Description: The Table Lamp will make a real statement when placed in any room. With an exquisite faceted and tapered design in a lovely antique brass finish, this unique lamp works well in many modern or contemporary schemes. 
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Antique Crackle White 6 Branch Glass Chandelier

Price: £199

Description: White and clear glass chandelier, an opulent choice when wanting to create a space that oozes confidence and grandeur.
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Arnie Wall Lamp

Price: £165

Description: An elegant wall lamp. Perfect for many interior settings. Giving you that grand 1920's feel to any space.
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Factors to Consider When Buying Lighting

Functionality

Consider how you plan to use the lighting—whether it's for general, task, or accent lighting. Choose lighting fixtures based on the room's purpose, like pendant lights for focused tasks or table lamps for softer, ambient light. The right fixtures ensure both functionality and atmosphere.

Size and Proportion

Make sure the size of the fixture matches the room's scale. A large chandelier will overpower a small space, while a small light fixture might not provide enough illumination in a large room.

Colour and Finish

Choose finishes that complement your home decor. Whether it's the warm brass of a traditional lamp or the sleek chrome of a modern fixture, make sure the light fixture matches your style.

Maintenance and Care

LED bulbs are long-lasting and energy-efficient, while metal fixtures may need occasional cleaning to maintain their shine. For brass or chrome finishes, use a soft cloth to wipe away dust and grime and avoid harsh chemicals that can damage the surface. Regular care ensures your lights look great for years to come. For safety, always turn off the power before cleaning or replacing bulbs. If you need clarification on installation or maintenance, consider consulting a professional to ensure everything is installed and maintained safely. Proper installation is crucial, especially with ceiling lights or more complex fixtures. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions, and if needed, hire a qualified electrician to ensure the installation is done safely.

Common Questions

• How much light do I need in a room?
  
  Aim for about 20 lumens per square foot for general lighting. Rooms used for tasks like cooking or reading may need more light.
  
  
• What is layered lighting?
  
  Layered lighting combines different types of light sources to create a balanced, inviting atmosphere.
  
  
• Are wall lights still fashionable?
  
  Yes! Wall lights remain a stylish option for adding both functional and decorative lighting to your home.
  
  
• How to identify Art Deco lamps?
  
  Art Deco lamps are characterised by bold geometric shapes, sleek lines, and luxurious materials like chrome, glass, and lacquer. They often incorporate elements like symmetry, sharp angles, and ornamental detailing. Look for designs that feature glamorous finishes and vintage-inspired styling to identify authentic Art Deco lamps.
  
  
• How does light affect your mood?
  
  Light has a powerful effect on your mood and energy levels. Bright, cool-toned light can help boost alertness and productivity, while soft, warm light creates a relaxing and cosy atmosphere, ideal for unwinding. Dimming lights in the evening can signal to your body that it's time to relax and prepare for sleep. Adjusting lighting to match your activities or time of day can significantly impact how you feel.

Additional Resources and Inspiration

For more design tips, visit our blog and follow us on Instagram for styled room ideas. Our customer support team is always available to offer guidance on finding the perfect lighting for your home.

With this guide, you're ready to choose the perfect lighting for every room in your home. Whether you're lighting up a dark corner, adding a statement chandelier, or exploring different styles of lighting to suit your space, the right lighting will create a welcoming and beautifully lit environment. When deciding how to choose lighting for your home, consider factors like the room's function, size, and your personal style preferences. From soft lighting to task lighting and accent pieces, there's a lighting solution for every need. Happy lighting!