Choose a table or floor lamp for the place where it will be used. Check the footprint, shade height, reach, switch and cable route, then decide how its light and shape contribute to the room.

Explore Tiffany lighting history and learn how to choose Tiffany-style ceiling, table and floor lamps by shade size, room scale, colour and ceiling height.

A practical guide to reading-lamp position, useful brightness, colour temperature, adjustability and choosing between floor and table lamps.

Living room lighting ideas for ceiling lights, lamps, reading areas and TV glare. Plan a comfortable layered scheme and compare fittings in Camberley.