Styling Pleated Shade Table Lamps Alongside a Dressing Table in a Conservatory

A conservatory offers some of the best natural light in the house for getting ready, which is why more households are placing a dressing table among the glass and greenery. The challenge comes after dark and through the winter months, when the glazing turns black and daylight disappears early. A pair of pleated shade table lamps either side of the mirror solves this, giving soft, even light across the face. In this guide we explain why pleated shades diffuse light so flatteringly and how to position lamps at the right height around a mirror. We look at choosing a dressing table that leaves room for lamps, deciding between wall mounted and freestanding mirrors, and selecting shade colours and fabrics that cope with strong sun. You will also find advice on lamp bases suited to warmer, more humid rooms, balancing daylight with lamplight, adding a stool and plants, and keeping the arrangement safe in a glazed space....