Key specs – Size: 129 (H) x 42 (D) x 48 (W) cm; Made from: Metal base with silk shade; Bulb: E27 CFL (not included); Guarantee: None This is a piece of homeware where money buys you quality rather than style. You don’t have to shell out for something designer to get a certain look, but the more expensive lamps will usually have better fittings – a fabric cord rather than plastic, a high quality switch, a better level of finish, and sometimes a guarantee too. If you want to buy stand and lamp separately for greater choice, Pooky offers a huge range of combinations in less usual materials and patterns. This lampstand is made of amber-coloured resin, which gives it a beautiful transparent quality, smooth touch and glow under a lit shade. Key specs – Size: 130 (H) x 38 (diameter) cm; Made from: Textile cord on steel tube; Bulb: Halogen E27 (included); Guarantee: None Uplighters are a great way to add gentle and welcoming light to your home. They are not only for the living room, hallway and dining area but also for the bedroom as well.

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There’s a kind of worn-in, bohemian feel to all French Connection’s home offerings. And this lamp offers a similarly relaxed feel, providing ambient light through a brass drum shade that is finely perforated. Make the most of cosy nights in with a floor lamp that delivers on function and style. When it comes to buying, there’s a wide range of options to consider, from basic uplighters, to grand statement lamps that can bring a whole room together. The yellow silk drum shade and grey base on the Yves lamp make a classic colour combination, but you can also buy them separately and choose a different shade. If you’re crafty, there’s always the option to personalise with your own fabric or update the lamp by choosing a different shade in future. Key specs – Size: 185 (H) x 27 (diameter) cm; Made from: Stainless steel; Bulb: Halogen x 2 (not included); Guarantee: 5 years This elegant lamp has a top-quality feel, with a matt finish in four colours, aluminium shade and arms, and a cast iron base. It’s bright, and best used at a desk as a focused-task or reading lamp.You can still find a good variety of lighting on a small budget. B&Q has a decent range of modern and traditional lamps that come with a guarantee and have a good level of finish. Key specs – Size: 145 (H) x 29 (diameter) cm; Made from: Resin; Bulb: E27 (not included); Guarantee: None Uplighters are a great way to create a warm, inviting and comforting ambience in your home. As the name suggests the shade pushes the light upwards to soften the overall effect.

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Resin stands feel solid but can be quite fragile, so take care when handling. This lamp comes with a high-quality braided cord and looks effective when teamed with a pleated patterned shade for contrast. Key features – Size: 141 (H) x 25 (W) x 46 (D) cm; Made from: Aluminium shade, chrome-plated fittings, cast iron; Bulb: LED (included); Guarantee: 5 yearsKey specs – Size: 188 (H) x 22 (diameter) cm; Made from: Aluminium, steel, brass, coloured PVC cord; Bulb: LED (included); Guarantee: 1 year