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Lighting ideas to steal from real Irish homes


by Megan Burns
13th May 2026

From sculptural pendants to accent lamps, lighting is key to a well balanced space. We’re turning to gorgeous Irish homes for inspiration.

There are few things that can transform a space so quickly than the right (or wrong) lighting. As well as the way it illuminates a room, adding warmth and brightness, light fixtures themselves can also add colour, texture, and interesting shapes to your space. Here are some ideas from homes featured in IMAGE Interiors to inspire your next lighting buy.

Add interest with sculptural fixtures

Be playful with pendants

Create visual links between lights
Photo: Shantanu Starick

 

Have light at different levels

Complement other details in the space

Think off-centre

Embrace colour

These homes originally appeared in IMAGE Interiors. Have you thought about becoming a subscriber? Find out more, and sign up here, or order the current issue here

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