Lighting at home is about more than being able to see clearly. It shapes the atmosphere, brings out colours and materials, and can help a room feel complete. For Mathilde Pierri Lund, owner and designer of Cherry Vintage, lamps are an important part of the bigger picture.
The right lighting can change the feel of a room, adding warmth, calm or a natural focal point. That’s why it helps to think about lighting as part of the interior from the start, rather than as a finishing touch.
Create layers of light
One lamp rarely meets every need in a room. Start with comfortable ambient lighting, then add task lighting where you read, work or gather around the dining table. Smaller lamps on a shelf, side table or in a corner add depth and a softer glow.
Light feels more natural when it comes from different heights. A pendant can bring a dining area together, while a table lamp beside the sofa makes it a welcoming place to settle down with a book. Think about what each lamp needs to illuminate, as well as how its light will fall across the room.
Vintage lamps add personality
A lamp is also part of the room when it’s switched off. Vintage lighting brings shapes, colours and materials that give an interior a more personal feel. At Cherry Vintage, Mathilde Pierri Lund works with Italian vintage finds and Murano glass lighting, where the glass and form give each lamp its own character.
A statement lamp can become a room’s natural focal point. In other spaces, a smaller lamp may be just what’s needed to bring warmth to a dark corner or tie the colours of a room together. Choose a size and position that suit the proportions of the space, so the lamp has room to stand out without overpowering everything around it.
Choose lighting for the way you use the room
Start by thinking about how you use the space. Do you need task lighting, a soft evening glow or a pendant to draw focus to the dining table? Once you know what the light needs to do, it’s easier to choose a lamp that also suits the style of your home
Choosing the right lighting can take a little thought. At Cherry Vintage, we understand that it can be difficult to find lamps that work in everyday life and feel right at home. We’re always here if you’d like advice on vintage lighting, Murano glass or finding the right piece for your space. Get in touch and we’ll be happy to help.
