Country Homes & Interiors

Light-bulb MOMENTS

LAYER UP

Longer nights signal that it’s time to make your home cosy, and layering your lighting will do just that. Far from a finishing touch, lighting is integral to the success of your room’s design. Think about ambient, accent and task lighting, with overhead, floor, table or wall lamps, so you can soften the mood when you

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