Light up your room the right way

Søren Ravn Christensen is bringing you the lighting buyer's guide to brighten up your home

The Eos extra-large light grey hanging pots, start from £325 (Søren Goth Nesgaard, Monica Bin) (photography by Soren Goth Nesgaard, Monica Bin)

Decorate a room with multiple lights

Lighting can be used in multiple ways to change or to enhance the look and feel of a space. A perfect ambience would, most of the times, require using and balancing several light sources at different levels that blend together. A well-lit space will have different types of lighting ranging from general to task oriented, without omitting the accent or decorative lights. Whenever you choose light sources for a room, you need to consider the purpose of the lamp, the size of the room, the mood you want to set and the look you want to create. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different types of light fixtures to create the perfect balance.

Alva medium, £55 (Søren Goth Nesgaard, Monica Bin)

Make a statement through your lights

A central, stunning pendant lamp is a key element to any interior design. Just like a piece of jewellery, it can create a powerful design statement. Consider style, shape, size and colour when choosing the centrepiece light in a room, that special lamp that draw attention and admiration.

Let the light set the mood of the room

Not only the design of the lamp, but also the light it offers can create a different mood, from a cosy and relaxed ambience to a lively and bright one. Choose the lampshades and their placement in relation to the amount of light they offer. Try to create a welcoming atmosphere, without the light shining directly into your eyes. Try to use warm and glare-free lights for spaces closer to the eyes, just like the VITA Silvia lamp. Because the light bulb isn’t visible from any angle, this lampshade is perfect for any height and any place in a home, either as a pendant, a floor lamp or a table lamp.

Acorn polished brass in white, £64 (Søren Goth Nesgaard, Monica Bin)

Be creative and play with your lights

Pendants lamps displayed in clusters or straight lines are increasingly popular, as they add a distinctive playful touch to any environment. Experiment with small lamps – they are perfect individually for smaller areas, and they add an impressive decorative touch when used in groups. Add an edge to your setting by using chic lamps with a twist – the VITA Clava lamp, a small and stylish lamp perfect for clusters, has small holes around the curvy vertical sides, making the light came to life and creating a dancing pattern.

Conia mini, £39, medium, £64; Silvia medium, £64, and Silvia mini, £39 (Søren Goth Nesgaard, Monica Bin)

Bring a cosy feeling to your dinner table

Combine design with functionality and make from your dining table a centrepiece by hanging above it either a big lampshade as a focal point, or a straight line of chic lamps. Choose lamps that will create a memorable dinner experience and a feeling of home and happiness. With its exclusive and elegant look, Clava Dine is a stunning yet discreet VITA lampshade that frames the dining table and invites you in for a peaceful or lively night with friends and family. The symmetric holes around the lampshade gently diffuse a cosy ambient light, while also adding a directional downward light.

All available in store or online from www.vitacopenhagen.com

Clava dine brushed copper, from £129 (Søren Goth Nesgaard, Monica Bin)