Price Points: Battery-powered hanging lamps

Battery-powered hanging lamps

We have a couple of dimly lit porch areas in our new house. A plug-in lamp would normally solve the problem, but neither space has power points – and we’re not keen on the mess and upheaval of disruptive electric works. We like candles and oil lamps dotted about the place, but they’re not always the most practical thing when you’re in need of some immediate bright light.

So, we’ve been checking out what’s on the market in the way of battery-powered hanging lamps. Here are three examples to suit varying budgets. Mid century modern or contemporary styling might be what you’re after – numbers 2 & 3 might fit the bill. In our case, the cheapest option might suit best – a humble, little old cottage with its yellow doors & window frames.

In addition to using them indoors, battery-powered hanging lamps are perfect for use in the garden. Carry them out on a warm summer’s evening for an al fresco meal or get-together.

 

  1. Battery powered LED lantern, yellow: £14.99, Wayfair
  2. Faro Boo portable LED outdoor light: £33.90, Lights.co.uk
  3. FollowMe portable light: £131.00, Conran Shop

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FollowMe portable light
FollowMe portable light
£131.00
Faro Boo portable LED outdoor light
Faro Boo portable LED outdoor light
£33.90
Battery powered LED lantern, yellow
Battery powered LED lantern, yellow
£14.99
FollowMe portable light
FollowMe portable light
£131.00
Faro Boo portable LED outdoor light
Faro Boo portable LED outdoor light
£33.90
Battery powered LED lantern, yellow
Battery powered LED lantern, yellow
£14.99
FollowMe portable light
FollowMe portable light
£131.00
Faro Boo portable LED outdoor light
Faro Boo portable LED outdoor light
£33.90
Battery powered LED lantern, yellow
Battery powered LED lantern, yellow
£14.99
FollowMe portable light
FollowMe portable light
£131.00
Faro Boo portable LED outdoor light
Faro Boo portable LED outdoor light
£33.90
Battery powered LED lantern, yellow
Battery powered LED lantern, yellow
£14.99
FollowMe portable light
FollowMe portable light
£131.00
Faro Boo portable LED outdoor light
Faro Boo portable LED outdoor light
£33.90
Battery powered LED lantern, yellow
Battery powered LED lantern, yellow
£14.99

Price Points: Copper fairy lights

Copper fairy lights | H is for Home

We’ve got a lovely copper Christmas tree that gets brought out every year. It has lots of shimmering, sparkly baubles and integral copper lights. Alas, the lights have just gone kaput! Where does that phrase come from? We need to look that up. Anyway, we digress.

We don’t want to throw the entire tree away, so we’re on the hunt for some new copper fairy lights. We’ve got some white ones that have stepped into the breach temporarily, but they’re not as effective. We love fairy lights in the winter – and currently have about 6 sets dotted around the house.

When our new copper variety has finished its Christmas duties on the tree, it can then decorate our dark grey top floor loungy-bedroom – and add to the numerous, already present, copper highlights.

  1. 50 warm white LED copper outdoor micro fairy lights: £6.99, Lights4fun
  2. Copper cluster 80 LED string light chain indoor/outdoor, battery operated: £10.72, Hurn and Hurn
  3. Copper Maroq light garland by Red Lilly: £21.50, NOTHS

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Copper Maroq light garland by Red Lilly
Copper Maroq light garland by Red Lilly
£21.50
Copper cluster 80 LED string light chain indoor/outdoor, battery operated
Copper cluster 80 LED string light chain indoor/outdoor, battery operated
£10.72
50 warm white LED copper outdoor micro fairy lights
50 warm white LED copper outdoor micro fairy lights
£6.99
Copper Maroq light garland by Red Lilly
Copper Maroq light garland by Red Lilly
£21.50
Copper cluster 80 LED string light chain indoor/outdoor, battery operated
Copper cluster 80 LED string light chain indoor/outdoor, battery operated
£10.72
50 warm white LED copper outdoor micro fairy lights
50 warm white LED copper outdoor micro fairy lights
£6.99
Copper Maroq light garland by Red Lilly
Copper Maroq light garland by Red Lilly
£21.50
Copper cluster 80 LED string light chain indoor/outdoor, battery operated
Copper cluster 80 LED string light chain indoor/outdoor, battery operated
£10.72
50 warm white LED copper outdoor micro fairy lights
50 warm white LED copper outdoor micro fairy lights
£6.99
Copper Maroq light garland by Red Lilly
Copper Maroq light garland by Red Lilly
£21.50
Copper cluster 80 LED string light chain indoor/outdoor, battery operated
Copper cluster 80 LED string light chain indoor/outdoor, battery operated
£10.72
50 warm white LED copper outdoor micro fairy lights
50 warm white LED copper outdoor micro fairy lights
£6.99
Copper Maroq light garland by Red Lilly
Copper Maroq light garland by Red Lilly
£21.50
Copper cluster 80 LED string light chain indoor/outdoor, battery operated
Copper cluster 80 LED string light chain indoor/outdoor, battery operated
£10.72
50 warm white LED copper outdoor micro fairy lights
50 warm white LED copper outdoor micro fairy lights
£6.99

Price Points: Metallic palm tree lighting

Metallic palm tree lighting | H is for Home

If you’re aiming to create a luxe interior, the black & metallic combo is a must have. Dark grey, even black, painted or papered walls set off perfectly gold, brass, bronze and copper accessories.

Flora & fauna motifs are also all the interior rage at the moment; think cacti and succulents, butterflies, exotic birds and wild flowers. You won’t go wrong with one of these exotic palm tree lighting choices. Team them with statement Edison filament bulbs for an even more opulent setting.

  1. Dar Lighting Hachi 72cm table lamp: £69.99, Wayfair
  2. Montserrat leaf ceiling light, gold: £450.00, John Lewis & Partners
  3. Palm Trees floor lamp in gold: £945, Out There Interiors

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Palm Trees floor lamp in gold
Palm Trees floor lamp in gold
£945
Montserrat leaf ceiling light, gold
Montserrat leaf ceiling light, gold
£450.00
Dar Lighting Hachi 72cm table lamp
Dar Lighting Hachi 72cm table lamp
£69.99
Palm Trees floor lamp in gold
Palm Trees floor lamp in gold
£945
Montserrat leaf ceiling light, gold
Montserrat leaf ceiling light, gold
£450.00
Dar Lighting Hachi 72cm table lamp
Dar Lighting Hachi 72cm table lamp
£69.99
Palm Trees floor lamp in gold
Palm Trees floor lamp in gold
£945
Montserrat leaf ceiling light, gold
Montserrat leaf ceiling light, gold
£450.00
Dar Lighting Hachi 72cm table lamp
Dar Lighting Hachi 72cm table lamp
£69.99
Palm Trees floor lamp in gold
Palm Trees floor lamp in gold
£945
Montserrat leaf ceiling light, gold
Montserrat leaf ceiling light, gold
£450.00
Dar Lighting Hachi 72cm table lamp
Dar Lighting Hachi 72cm table lamp
£69.99
Palm Trees floor lamp in gold
Palm Trees floor lamp in gold
£945
Montserrat leaf ceiling light, gold
Montserrat leaf ceiling light, gold
£450.00
Dar Lighting Hachi 72cm table lamp
Dar Lighting Hachi 72cm table lamp
£69.99

How to choose the right lighting for your space

Copper wire ceiling light shade

Lighting in the home is just one of those things that we all take for granted and unfortunately, never really seem to think about it unless you set out to do something and notice that it’s not suitable for your needs. Sometimes you need more light to accomplish a task at hand, and other times you have too much light in a room in which you’re trying to relax. Have you come to a point where the excess, or lack of lighting, is driving you to distraction? If so, here are some tips on how to choose the right lighting for your space.

White kitchen with row of downlighters above work area

Begin with an evaluation of your lighting needs

Often, you notice that you simply don’t have enough light in an interior hallway or in a corner of the kitchen where your prep area is set up. As frustrating as this is, you begin to notice that other rooms have too much or too little illumination as well. Begin with a thorough assessment of the entire home. Within moments you’ll realise that practically every space needs a bit of tweaking to provide the lighting you need. Perhaps you should start with a quick understanding of some fundamental principles of lighting.

Two pendant lights in an industrial vintage kitchen

Kitchens are often the most problematic

Many homes have a single light source in the kitchen and this can be one of the biggest frustrations you’ll encounter. As mentioned, you’ll need work spaces to be well lit and so perhaps you’d like to begin here. Under-cabinet lights often work well to illuminate work areas and then there is bookcase lighting which many people use to highlight treasured pieces within a glass-doored cupboard or china cabinet. Perhaps you need a pendant light or chandelier over the dining table.

Black and gold standard floor lamp

Living rooms, family rooms and dens

Just as you assessed the general lighting in your kitchen and moved on to task or decorative lighting, you’ll cover the same ground in the common areas of the home. For example, if you find that the overhead lights are too bright for quiet moments of relaxation in a living room, family room or den, you could almost always benefit from standard floor lamps like these. Easily located in practically any area of a room, floor lamps offer the ability to illuminate one area of the room, leaving the rest of the space with a soft glow.

Bedroom pendant ceiling light

Bedrooms, bathrooms and wardrobes

These are typically the least used rooms in the home and so they often get neglected when considering the right lighting for the space in question. If you’ve ever reached for a shirt, for example, that will go well with your skirt or trousers, the lack of adequate lighting in the closet may be totally frustrating. You pull out garment after garment to no avail. An overhead spotlight works well in a wardrobe while wall sconces offer soft, ambient lighting in a bedroom when it’s time to relax and get ready for sleep.

Oversized Anglepoise-type floor lamp

Lighting as an optical illusion

Have you ever tried to sell your home? One of the tips often given is to reduce clutter to make rooms appear larger than they actually are. However, that’s just one way to give that illusion. Effective use of lighting can do much the same thing. For example, bright lights in a room that’s painted white or a light pastel colour can give the illusion of extra space. The reverse can also be true. Open space architecture is trending, but often this leaves the appearance of too much unused space. Try adding a floor lamp in an unused area with a small table and a framed picture or two.

It’s amazing what you can accomplish if you understand the connection between form and function. Are you seeking illumination or aesthetics? The right lighting can get results, but first you need to know what you’re trying to achieve. Only then can you find the lighting you need for your space.

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