5 Nordic Table Lamp Ideas to Inspire Your Next Makeover

Nordic table lamps share a few clear traits: simple shapes, natural materials such as pale wood, opal glass, linen and paper, and a soft diffused light designed to make long dark evenings feel comfortable. In this guide we share five ideas for bringing the style into a British home. We look at the opal glass globe, which glows evenly like a small moon, the warm combination of pale wood and linen, the airy paper lantern lamp, the compact mushroom lamp and the balanced sideboard pair. For each idea we suggest where it works best and how to style it, from bedside tables and window sills to wooden side tables and low oak sideboards. You will also find advice on warm bulbs, dimming, creating pools of light at different heights and the mistakes that undo the look. Whether you are planning a full makeover or a gentle refresh, lighting is a simple place to begin....