As the days fade, the right lighting sets the tone for every moment at home. Discover how to create a scheme that feels beautifully layered, warm and lived in.

Layering light from different sources helps to bring a room to life, while offering versatility and flexibility. Mixing multiple lights means that the room you use for work in the daytime can be transformed into an elegant space for entertaining or a cosy hideaway for whiling away autumn evenings at the touch of a few buttons.

Think of it as the foundation of a room. The soft light of ceiling pendants (use dimmer switches where you can), layered with wall lights or thoughtfully placed floor lamps creates a soft, welcoming glow that swathes a whole room. 

A table lamp beside the armchair you like to read in. A portable lamp placed on the dinner table to provide just the right amount of brightness without disrupting the calm of the room.

Creating smaller pools of light can draw the eye and highlight the details you love the most in your space – from a lamp nestled within shelving to a beautifully styled bedside table. Wall lights can be used as accent lighting, too – when highlighting wall art, for example. For those shelves and nooks without sockets, our portable lamp can transform the space into inviting corners.