How to Light a Parisian Bedroom with Console Table Lamps
The Parisian bedroom is admired for its effortless elegance: tall windows, plaster mouldings, herringbone floors and a relaxed, slightly undone way of living. Console table lamps are a lovely way to capture that feeling, creating a dressed, symmetrical vignette and a second layer of soft light beyond the bedside. In this guide we look at the elements that define the Parisian look and how they translate to British homes with and without period features. We explain why a console belongs in the bedroom, where to position it and which proportions suit the style. You will find advice on lamp bases in brass, marble, crystal and ceramic, the pleated and tapered shades that feel so characteristic, and how to hang a mirror between the lamps. We also cover bedside lighting, texture and softness, bulb choice and how to adapt the look for Victorian rooms, newer homes and loft bedrooms with sloping ceilings....
