January 2024

Lamp Inspiration: Tips & Trends

Whether you're looking to add a touch of coziness, make a statement, or simply need some extra lighting, lamps play a crucial role in creating the right atmosphere in any room. With an abundance of styles, designs, and lighting options, it can be a challenge to find the perfect lamps that make your home shine. In this blog, we share lamp inspiration and ideas to help you choose the right lighting for every room.

Living room lighting tips

The living room is perhaps the most used space in the house, often where family members and guests gather. Therefore, it's the ideal place to express your decor style and fill the space with charming home accessories. Beautiful lighting is essential in this context. Here are some tips:

Living room lamp

In a living room, a combination of atmospheric and functional lighting is usually preferred. Atmospheric lamps such as pendant lights and table lamps create a cozy ambiance. Place table lamps, for example, next to sofas, armchairs, or corners of the living room to add extra atmosphere.

Functional lighting in the living room is essential for specific tasks such as reading, working, or accentuating decorative elements like artworks and open bookshelves. Floor lamps and wall lamps with adjustable fixtures are ideal for this purpose. For example, the ONE lamp has a round ball on the fixture. With its magnetic fitting, you can smoothly move and rotate the ONE, directing the light precisely where you need it.

Smart Lighting

When purchasing new lamps, consider incorporating smart lighting. Smart lighting offers advanced features, allowing you to customize your lighting according to your needs and preferences. For instance, you can use a smart light source with the Bella Table or various versions of Bolt. This way, you can control the lamp remotely with your smartphone and even adjust the color and brightness of the light source. Before investing in smart lighting, it's advisable to check compatibility with the smart home platform you intend to use.

Decorative light source

Light sources come in various styles and shapes. A decorative light source can be a beautiful addition to a lamp with a glass shade, making the lighting not only functional but also an aesthetic element. Experiment with different shapes, colors, and styles of decorative light sources until you find the perfect combination that complements the lamp and overall decor of your living space.

Anton's Choice: ONE + Desk

Bolt 2 arm floor - Sunny Yellow

Ella Smokey Black

Lighting trends

If you're looking for new lighting for the kitchen, bedroom, or any other space and need inspiration, read below for the ideas we've gathered to spark your creativity.

Wall lamp ideas

Wall lamps are not only a practical lighting solution but can also serve as decorative accents. Place wall lamps next to a mirror in the hallway for additional lighting while getting ready, or install them on both sides of the bed for an elegant and space-saving alternative to traditional nightstands. With wall lamps, you can create a sense of symmetry and balance while illuminating your space. If you want to add lighting to your interior without sacrificing floor space, wall lamps might be perfect for you. Tonone offers a wide range of modern wall lamps. You can choose from the industrial look of the Tonone Bolt wall lamps or opt for the rugged, minimalist design of the Tonone Beads or the Mr. Tubes LED. You also have the option to determine the direction of the light by choosing a variant with uplight or downlight.

Ceiling lighting ideas

If you're looking for a perfect design ceiling lamp that illuminates your living space and serves as a real focal point in the interior, consider the Bolt series. The Bolt ceiling lamps come in 4 models: Bolt Ceiling 1arm Sidefit, Bolt Ceiling 2arm Sidefit, Bolt Ceiling 1arm Upperfit, and the large Bolt Ceiling 2arm Upperfit. The Bolt lamps are suitable for any interior style and are available in 11 colors. Whether you prefer a neutral color or an eye-catching one, the ceiling lamp will stand out.

Table lamp ideas

A table lamp is not only functional but also decorative. Tonone offers unique design table lamps in various models, sizes, and colors. A modern design table lamp is perfect for creating ambiance in the interior, serving as a functional light point on a side table or coffee table near a seating area or as an eye-catcher on a dining table. In the Bolt series and the Beads series, you can find design table lamps to suit every taste and style.

Pendant lamp ideas

If you want to add a wow factor to your interior, consider using a pendant lamp. Pendant lamps come in different shapes, sizes, and styles, and they can serve as striking artworks that draw attention. Tonone pendant lamps are available in various collections. Do you have a classic interior? Consider the pendant lamps from the Atlas collection. The pendant lamp features a brass hinge mechanism with a transparent, mouth-blown glass shade. If you prefer a minimalist style, Beads could be a good addition to your lighting. Beads is available individually or in a set of three or five. If you follow the latest trends and love color, then Bridge is exactly what you're looking for. Bridge is a linear LED lamp made of recycled plexiglass and comes in four lengths: 110, 150, 180, and 220 cm.

Floor lamp ideas

Floor lamps are an excellent choice for adding extra light to a room while making a statement. Place a floor lamp next to a reading chair to create a cozy corner for relaxing with a good book. Tonone's design floor lamps come in various models and emit atmospheric light. From the functional, modern LED lamps series ONE and Beads to the robust industrial look of the design floor lamps from the Bolt series. Floor lamps are available with one or two arms and up- and downlighters. You can easily rotate the lampshade to direct the light where needed.

Bella Pendant - Ice Blue

Beads Wall 35 Downlight

Bella Table - Flux Green

Dining room lighting tips

Choosing the right lamps for the dining room is crucial for creating a cozy and functional space. If you have a dining table in the dining room, consider the height and size of the lamp. Place a pendant lamp centrally above the dining table. Ensure that the height is suitable, and the light is evenly distributed. Choose a pendant lamp or ceiling lamp that is proportionate to the size of the room and the table.

Additionally, you can install a dimmer to adjust the brightness for different occasions. This gives you the flexibility to create the right atmosphere, whether for an intimate dinner or a lively party.

Finally, opt for a warm color temperature of light. Too cool light can diminish the atmosphere. With lamps around 2700-3000 Kelvin, you'll always be on the right track.

Home office lighting tips

Whether you work from home or at the office, spending the whole day in front of a laptop or engaging in creative activities, a well-lit workspace with the right lighting is essential. Is your home office well-lit?

Most workspaces have natural daylight, providing not only ample light but also a connection to the outside world. Sufficient daylight is crucial and has a positive effect on your productivity and concentration. However, it comes with a drawback: sunlight shining on your computer or laptop. This can be bothersome if you work extensively on a screen. Therefore, consider this when placing a desk near or next to a window.

For choosing lighting for your workspace, you can select from various types of lamps, from table lamps to floor lamps and from desk lamps to pendant lamps. Your choice depends on factors such as the recommended light output, the presence of daylight, and the nature of your work. Learn more about workspace lighting in the blog on workspace lighting.

Desk lamps

Let's start by saying: Tonone desk lamps are functional, of course. They provide light. They do what you expect from a lamp. Yet, Tonone lamps have something extra. A strong silhouette to gaze at when your inspiration takes a temporary break. The Tonone Bolt desk lamp features a recognizable shape, clean lines, and the iconic wingnut.

The design desk lamp has one or two adjustable arms made of powder-coated steel and an open shade made of powder-coated aluminum. The arms of the desk lamp can be adjusted according to your preference using the wingnut or brass wingnut. The hinges can be adjusted in 2 or 3 places.

The ONE + Desk lamp is made of aluminum, with a steel base and ball (magnetic). The advantage of the round ball is that you can direct the ONE to any location. Tilt it upwards to have light in your entire workspace. Or downwards, so you can focus on your work.

You've reached the end of this blog. We hope you've been inspired by the diversity of ideas. On Instagram and Pinterest, we share the home base of many of our lamps. Gain even more inspiration and find the ideal lamp. Or subscribe to the Tonone newsletter to stay updated.