Pairs of lamps add a classic touch to almost any space. They bring a sense of order and balance to both modern and eclectic rooms. Choose a dramatic lamp design, and a pair of lamps can become a bold focal point in your interior design. Here are just a few of our favorite lamp pairings:
a natural element to your decor with this glass jug table lamp, modeled in the style of an antique Japanese buoy. The design features a clear glass jug base with a netted rope overlay. Up top is a grey linen drum shade and brass finial, while a silk-wrapped cord completes the handsome look.
Buffet or Console Lamps:
While a lot of designers like to pile accessories on a console or buffet, we love a pair of lamps to keep things orderly. Chinoiserie and Maximalism are design buzzwords right now, and this console ensemble has it all:
Credit: Lynn Chalk
Bedroom Lamps
Using a matching pair of lamps in the bedroom helps create a calm, orderly, and balanced space. A serene bedroom lamp sets helps you wind down at the end of the day. Think about how much light you need (do you read in bed?) and the height of your bedside tables, when shopping for bedroom lamps.
Source: Pinterest
Again, keeping things in proportion will give you the most functional lighting. Lamps from 28' to 32' tall typically work best next to a bed.
In this traditional room, gourd-shaped bedside lamps have a plain glaze that contributes to the overall calm:
Credit: Richard Leo Johnson
For a pop of color in a traditional or a modern room, try a pair of these timeless gourd lamps in vibrant coral, 2019's Color of the Year: