Styling Pleated Floor Lamps in a Mews House Loft Room
A pleated floor lamp suits a mews house loft room beautifully. Its folded shade diffuses light into a soft, even glow, and its tailored, slightly nostalgic shape brings texture and warmth to a space defined by exposed beams, sloping ceilings and whitewashed brick. Loft rooms in converted mews houses are full of character but can be tricky to light, as ceiling fittings are hard to install on slopes and daylight usually arrives from a skylight above. In this guide we explain how to find the right spot for a floor lamp beneath a pitched roof, how much clearance to leave above the shade and why the low eaves are better used for storage than lighting. We share styling ideas for lofts used as a snug, a bedroom or a small library, suggest shade materials and colours that complement timber and brick, and show how rugs, low furniture and dimmable bulbs help the whole room feel calm and cohesive....
