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Let there be lights
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Good lighting can instantly transform a room, bringing energy, warmth and personality. Our experts show you how to do it well
by CAROLYN BAILEY
Lyle chandelier,
£695, and Leela wall light,
£100, both
pooky.com
LAYERING LIGHTING
Chatsworth chandelier,
£180,
next.co.uk.
Dining table,
£1,299, dining chair,
£349 a pair, and stool,
£79, all
furniture village.co.uk. Similar picture lamp,
pooky.com
Denwick wall light,
£65, Laura Ashley at
next.co.uk
Amber Wave pendant shades,
£35 each, Sawyer curtains,
£145, Elements dining table,
£449, and chairs,
£79 each, Montreal dinner set,
£60, napkins,
£10 for four, wine glasses,
£4.50 each, and Squiggle prints,
£70 for two, all
dunelm.com
Retro wooden floor lamp,
£379,
barkerand stonehouse.co.uk Our default approach to lighting in the UK has traditionally been one bright centre light and perhaps a side lamp or maybe a task light. In fact, light needs to be layered to create atmosphere, flexibility and control.