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5 Brilliant Stylish Lights For Under ?50


By Michelle Hanley
04th Jun 2015

Copper pendant light, ?13, Bodie and Fou

5 Brilliant Stylish Lights For Under ?50
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Good lighting is essential in creating the right atmosphere, but the optimum wattage isn’t all that matters when picking out the perfect light to suit a space. Flick through the gallery to see the latest in lighting trends that won’t hurt your pocket?

Industrial chic is going strong, but note the softened metallic and pastel tones for a spring update. Clamp lights are all the rage; try attaching them to ladders, mantelplaces or bookshelves for a contemporary feel, and remember: neon never looses its shine. (Top tip ?keep those lightbulbs bare and vintage-inspired wherever possible!)

1 Copper Pendant Light / 2 Ranarp Clamp Light / 3 Jenkins Table Lamp / 4 Neon Letter / 5 Cage Clamp Light

If these brightened up your day, finish off the look by checking out these bare bulbs.

Michelle Hanley for @Image_Interiors / @hanleymi