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Never fumble for an awkward light switch again Floor Lamp
If you've ever knocked anything off your bedside table in the dark while fumbling for an awkward switch, you're not alone. Luckily, there is an easy solution to this problem – touch lamps. These come on with a tap of your finger on the base. Frankly, this just makes life that little bit easier, which is always okay with us.
No, it's not wizardry – instead, the circuitry is wired directly to the body of the lamp, so touching the base turns it on. Clever, right?
A lot of touch lamps have dimmers, too, so you can gradually increase the brightness throughout the day. This is handy if you're using the lamp as a desk light now we're all working from home from home again, or for creating some low light ambiance in the evenings when it's time to unwind after work. Tap once to turn the light on, then again to control the brightness.
We've found a selection of touch lamps, for your bedside, living room or home office that don't compromise on practicality or style.
Simple and smart, this understated pair has plenty of modern Italian charm without feeling flashy.
This classically-shaped lamp in soothing cool tones will nestle seamlessly into many interiors schemes. Honestly, we can't decide whether it'd look more at home in Scandi, modern, minimal or rustically-styled rooms.
Keep this glowy moon lamp on a display self for an object that is equally useful as it is aesthetically pleasing.
This has all the sensibilities of classy modern design at a very pleasing price point. It's also battery-powered and rechargeable, so you can take it outside for additional light on summer evenings when the sun starts to fade.
Mushroom shapes have been all over the interiors world for the last few years and this slim-profiled, minimal metallic lamp is one of our favourite designs we've spotted.
With its glam bedazzled finish and silvery trims, this feminine pair will add some sparkle to a dressing room or boudoir.
Edgy, industrial spaces will enjoy the addition of this unusual little lamp on a side table. Who wouldn't want to add a touch of steampunk to their home office?
This boxy lamp has no frills, but a reasonable price tag to match, and it's plenty large enough to illuminate your room when you're reading before bed.
This gorgeous pair has coastal charm, creating an immediate easy breezy vibe. They're larger than most on this list too, for some instant wow-factor.
An easy way to inject some character into a room is to add a few little bits of flair. We think a pineapple shaped lamp certainly fits that bill. If the black shade is a little dull for your tastes, switch it out for something more extra.
We still love bulb holders – put your prettiest Edison bulb (or a cool frosted option for a more on-trend look) in here and enjoy. This comes in oak or walnut or, if you don't mind foregoing the touch function, there's also white marble, terrazzo and copper options.
This one's more for your home office set-up rather than your bedside table. We think this little task lamp, with its brushed pewter finish, is actually really chic.
Seletti is renowned for its more eccentric designs and this staircase-shaped touch lamp is no exception. There's even a little man that sits, contemplatively, on the steps that you can move to whichever you please. Why do we feel this is strangely encouraging?
This has a very modern finish – if you like a contemporary aesthetic, this is for you. It's also reduced at the moment from £40.00, so now's the time to buy if you're tempted.
Reeded glass, tall slim lines and a shiny silver base? This has that Instagram influencer style all over it. If you've got an uber-feminine style (lots of mirrored furniture, silvery hues and all that jazz), this will look great next to your bedside.
This chunky base and large orb like shade is quite unusual – it's almost reminding us of a crystal ball on a base. There are several different finishes available if you like this style, so it's no problem if the monochrome look isn't quite your vibe.
Sculptural, modern and under £30.00: what's not to like? Only the black and gold options are currently available but there's usually lots of colours – let's hope there's a restock soon.
So this isn't a touch lamp per se, but pop one of these on your bedside table and you still won't have to faff with switches. Philips Hue smart lights are voice controlled, dimmable and can be set to any colour in the light spectrum (yes, literally all of them). If you have other smart bulbs in your room, you can connect them together to create customised mood lighting scheme too. Trust us, once you've tried them, you'll wonder how you dealt before.
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