Nothing can set the mood in your place quite like lighting. The more lamps, the better, we say. Use smaller lamps to create pockets of warmth evenly around the entire room. Use a floor lamp to illuminate the darker areas near your ceiling. And add task lighting, like a classic Luxo lamp (first designed in 1937), for dedicated illumination on a desk. This metal table lamp, inspired by a vintage Italian design, is a sharp option. The key is to strike the right balance between price, build quality and a design that won’t look out of date in a few years.

Donna table lamp,
$499 by Schoolhouse