I’m kicking off a new series on the blog called Splurge or Save. Here on the blog I always like to promote quality and timeless design, and while that’s attainable for some, let’s face it, it’s not always affordable for everyone. I also believe that good design should be accessible to all – and that means taking into account all manner of budgets.
If you shop around there’s some very reasonable alternatives to some of the most popular, spennier designs out there. It’s what I often do for clients – offer them two versions of a similar product so they can make a choice according to budget or taste.
And while the high street can be known for outright copying, here I’m not talking about finding fakes for less. That’s something that doesn’t sit comfortably with me – design classics are icons for a reason and it just feels like cheating when you see an exact carbon copy of a product at a much cheaper price. Instead, I’m talking about finding affordable alternatives that might echo the form or style of a more expensive version.
So here I present an edit of minimalist wall lamps – with a difference – comparing one high buy with one low buy. Hopefully it will mean there’s something for everyone. Let me know what you think in the comments!
Image below: H&M Home
A curated edit of minimalist wall lamps, comparing investment buys with more affordable alternatives:
1. Menu TR bulb wall lamp, £229.95, Coggles [Ad – affiliate link]
2. Charcoal grey opal disk wall light, £79, houseof
3. &tradition AJ9 Bellevue wall light, £305, Nest
4. Ayo wall light, £75, Made.com [Ad – affiliate link]
5. Serge Mouille two arm wall lamp, £3,406, Holloways of Ludlow
6. Metal wall lamp, £49.99, H&M Home [Ad – affiliate link]
7. Ferm Living Arum wall lamp, was £255, now £204, Dotmaison [Ad – affiliate link]
8. Alisa overreach plug in wall light, £110, Made.com [Ad – affiliate link]
9. Hay Matin wall lamp, £179, Utility Design
10. Harriet wall light, £98, Anthropologie [Ad – affiliate link]
11. Nuura Apiales wall lamp, £219, Andlight
12. houseof Curve wall light, £99.99, H&M Home [Ad – affiliate link]
Image above: Made.com
