Solo light fitting (opens in new tab) in black, green turquoise, pure copper and aged copper finish, £90, well-lit.co.uk (opens in new tab)
For a pared-back lighting statement, go for a modern hanging pendant with an exposed bulb. Think outside the shade and create an illuminated display over your dining table with a multi-drop option, use either side of the head of your bed in place of a traditional table lamp or light up a dark corner of a room.
With colourful pendant cords to choose from and a variety of fixture finishes, these are stylishly simple ways to brighten up your home.
1. Simply stunning
Linn twisted rope lamp (opens in new tab) L450cm when unknotted, £110, Abigail Ahern (opens in new tab)
2. Everything's rosy
Ferm Living low socket pendant in rose (opens in new tab), £72, Nunido (opens in new tab)
3. In the frame
Dutchbone Cubo brass pendant light (opens in new tab), £79, Cuckooland (opens in new tab)
4. Marble effect
Jasper Conran Green marble pendant (opens in new tab), £40, Debenhams (opens in new tab)
5. Light-bulb moment
Oversized Voronoi II bulb, H30xDia16.5cm (opens in new tab), £125, with brass pendant fixture, £55, Tala (opens in new tab)
6. Triple threat
Cult Living Tribeca triple hanging pendant light in matte black (opens in new tab), £59, Cult Furniture (opens in new tab)