Lamps

Lighting is what creates ambiance in a space.  When we are designing a home we like to pay special attention to the lighting plan and make sure that we have ample ambient lighting, task lighting and accent lighting. Even with a comprehensive lighting plan we still encourage our clients to add lamps in their rooms as well.  There is just nothing better then a lamp when you need to add a punch of colour or texture in a room.  Lamps are beautiful accessories and part of what makes a room look complete. Here are a few examples of pretty lamps we have used in our projects.

I am a huge fan of layering artwork with lamps.  It completes the vignette and is warm and charming.

This ceramic lamp works wonderfully with the warm colour palette we created in this family room.  It is casual and colourful!

In the bedroom the rule of thumb is that the bottom of the lamp shade should be just above the height of your shoulder when you are sitting in bed.  This provides the proper amount of illumination when you are reading.  This lamp is quirky and fun.  It looks great with the patterned wallpaper behind it.

Here is another example of a ceramic lamp looking lovely in this arts and crafts interior. I love the way the lamp highlights the texture of the silk upholstered walls.  This house is warm and inviting and the ceramic base of this lamp adds to that feel.

This amazing Italian blown glass lamp is from Circa Vintage Art Glass here in Calgary.  The colour and form are extraordinary!

Here are a few more lamps that are too beautiful for words!!

This lamp from Jan Showers is a stunner!  I think it is made of yellow onyx.  Incredibly glamorous!

Here is another example of a Jan Showers lamp.  The colour of turquoise is so intense.  This would be a showstopper in a room!

We have used this pretty marble light fixture from Circa lighting a few times.  It is simply elegant.

Since Calgary is an oil and gas town, Calgary designers often do work with oil and gas execs. I could see using this fun lamp in a home office!

Another great company that makes fun and colourful lamps is Shine Everyday. This yellow lamp has great scale and texture. The bright yellow is so unexpected!

I hope this post gives you confidence to have fun with your lamp choices.

Cheers!

Jacqueline