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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Ali Howard

10 best reading lights, tested and reviewed by an interiors editor

There’s something undeniably joyful about carving out a little reading corner at home – a favourite armchair, a stack of books, and a soft pool of light that makes you want to stay put for hours.

As an interiors editor, and someone who spends countless hours curled up with a good book, I’ve tested more lamps than I can count, from flexible clip-ons for late-night page-turners to elegant task lamps designed to illuminate every last page of an epic novel. It’s taught me what really makes a difference: steady, focused light that doesn’t tire your eyes, and a warm glow that makes evenings (especially autumn ones) feel extra cosy.

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