Lamps and lighting

Lighting is the one area of home decor where function trumps form. Most lamps and lighting are designed to provide general illumination, but some lamps are task-specific while others are more decorative. Your home needs all three types.

Table lamps and chandeliers are excellent for ambient lighting. Focused lighting from a floor lamps and pendant light are perfect beside a reading chair, over a kitchen counter, or in an entryway. An artistic, sculptural lamp makes striking statement on a console or side table.