Swapping out a lampshade can immediately update the look of any room. Make that a lampshade in a graphic pattern, and you've got yourself an instant makeover. There's no need to be intimidated by geometric prints though — whether you're looking for bold colors or a more muted design that still packs a punch, we've got you covered with a variety of picks.
If you're looking to please your little globetrotter or make her tea party more memorable, there's a lamp for that! Loaded with personality and character, these lamps will light up a space and keep nighttime fright at bay. With picks suitable for both the nursery and playroom, we've found eight lamps to brighten their room in style and make story time easier on your eyes.
Lamps don't only help to illuminate an office — they also set the style tone for a desktop. Whether your taste leans toward retro industrial, sleek minimal, organic modern, or feminine glam, this roundup of statement lamps can add a wow factor to any lackluster desk.
As part of our Styled by You $500 Giveaway with IKEA, Elka Karl and I have been thinking of ways to punch up basic Ikea products. You may have seen how I added block-printed ikat polka dots to this Asele lampshade ($15). Well, now I'm revisiting the same shade with an entirely different approach. Armed with some thin manila rope, a glue gun, and a Bran table lamp base ($20), I set out to create a nautical-inspired lamp with a modern twist.
Keep reading to discover how easy it was to create my rope lampshade!
If you're looking to experiment with Spring trends but don't want to invest much, consider accessorizing with decor pieces that cap off at $50. You'd be surprised how a colorful indoor/outdoor chair, strategically placed lamp, or a whimsical piece of art can change the feel of a room. With a mix of fleeting sale items and inexpensive Spring staples, this guide of our favorite on trend decor pieces under $50 is definitely worth a look!
I have a major weakness for the graceful curves of gooseneck lamps. From outdoor sconces to task lamps, there's a place to add one of these fantastic lamps somewhere in your home — indoors or outdoors. Keep clicking to see 10 of my favorites!
The days are getting shorter, which means you'll need to switch on a lamp earlier in the day to get your reading done. Short on lighting sources? Fill your home with the warm glow from one of these geeky handmade lamps from Etsy.
Designer David Trubridge crafts stunning, organic lamps that reflect the flora and fauna of his beloved home country of New Zealand. For Milan Design Week, he featured a stunningly supersize version of his Koura lamp. 
All of Trubridge's lamps arrive unassembled and flatpacked into individual pieces, and much like a puzzle, must be pieced together. The flatpack design helps to reduce freight costs and packaging needs, thus adding to the eco cred of the lamps.
According to the designer, “Koura is the Maori name for the small fresh water shrimps that live in our rivers. They curl up in this shape. This shape is mirrored again in the similar woven traps used for catching them.” To see what the lamp looked like in the space in Milan, keep reading.
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It looks like Spring has arrived and CB2 is bringing the discounts along with it! The affordable modern furniture shop has kicked off its Spring sale with discounts of up to 50 percent off top-rated items. From the Rose Line Lamp ($80) that goes with everything to the Peacock Rug ($250) that brings a little sass to your floors to the Flatiron Dinnerware ($3-$5) that gives your dinner party an edge, there's something for everyone, whether you want to make a statement or keep your cool quiet.
Here are a few more of my picks from the sale!
