You can still find a good variety of lighting on a small budget. B&Q has a decent range of modern and traditional lamps that come with a guarantee and have a good level of finish. Make the most of cosy nights in with a floor lamp that delivers on function and style. When it comes to buying, there’s a wide range of options to consider, from basic uplighters, to grand statement lamps that can bring a whole room together. If you want to buy stand and lamp separately for greater choice, Pooky offers a huge range of combinations in less usual materials and patterns. This lampstand is made of amber-coloured resin, which gives it a beautiful transparent quality, smooth touch and glow under a lit shade.

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As if by magic, the cord on this floor lamp stands up all by itself. Well, it’s actually wrapped around a steel upright, making this quirky designer lamp something of an illusion. This lamp is good for the corner of the living or dining room, but the splayed legs make it hard to position close to other furniture, or in a tight space. Requires self-assembly.

This elegant lamp has a top-quality feel, with a matt finish in four colours, aluminium shade and arms, and a cast iron base. It’s bright, and best used at a desk as a focused-task or reading lamp. The wirework isn’t perfectly done, which lends this design a handmade look and some texture. It would work well in the bedroom to provide some dimmer light before you sleep. There’s a large version too, and both sizes can work well together.

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Resin stands feel solid but can be quite fragile, so take care when handling. This lamp comes with a high-quality braided cord and looks effective when teamed with a pleated patterned shade for contrast. Key specs – Size: 138 (H) x 42 (diameter) cm; Made from: Metal mesh shade with brass finish; Bulb: E27 (not included); Guarantee: None There’s a kind of worn-in, bohemian feel to all French Connection’s home offerings. And this lamp offers a similarly relaxed feel, providing ambient light through a brass drum shade that is finely perforated.

Key specs – Size: 138 (H) x 45 (diameter) cm; Made from: Metal; Bulb: E27 (included); Guarantee: None Key specs – Size: 176 (H) x 30 (diameter) cm; Made from: Metal and glass; Bulb: E27 (not included); Guarantee: 1 year

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Key specs – Size: 188 (H) x 22 (diameter) cm; Made from: Aluminium, steel, brass, coloured PVC cord; Bulb: LED (included); Guarantee: 1 year There are many lights that combine an uplighter with a reading arm, but this one is a particularly good find for the price. The main light is dimmable, so you can change it to suit your needs, and the flexible reading arm is suitably bright. Key specs – Size: 185 (H) x 27 (diameter) cm; Made from: Stainless steel; Bulb: Halogen x 2 (not included); Guarantee: 5 yearsKey specs – Size: 145 (H) x 29 (diameter) cm; Made from: Resin; Bulb: E27 (not included); Guarantee: None This uplighter has traditional style, with a bell-shaped frosted glass shade that gives diffuse light. It has an antique brass finish and a scrolled metal design at the top that would fit period homes well. It’s slimmer and taller than most, and would especially suit a narrow corridor or hallway that needs a little extra light.

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Key specs – Size: 129 (H) x 42 (D) x 48 (W) cm; Made from: Metal base with silk shade; Bulb: E27 CFL (not included); Guarantee: None The yellow silk drum shade and grey base on the Yves lamp make a classic colour combination, but you can also buy them separately and choose a different shade. If you’re crafty, there’s always the option to personalise with your own fabric or update the lamp by choosing a different shade in future. This classic British design is much copied, but the original is still the best. The compact Type 75 floor lamp is a popular modern version of earlier Anglepoise lamps. First designed in 1932, these lamps are all characterised by a clever use of springs that give the shade all-round movement and balance with just a light touch. Key specs – Size: 130 (H) x 38 (diameter) cm; Made from: Textile cord on steel tube; Bulb: Halogen E27 (included); Guarantee: None

This is a piece of homeware where money buys you quality rather than style. You don’t have to shell out for something designer to get a certain look, but the more expensive lamps will usually have better fittings – a fabric cord rather than plastic, a high quality switch, a better level of finish, and sometimes a guarantee too. Key features – Size: 141 (H) x 25 (W) x 46 (D) cm; Made from: Aluminium shade, chrome-plated fittings, cast iron; Bulb: LED (included); Guarantee: 5 years The lamp is made of aluminium and steel to be strong and light, and comes smoothly powder coated in a choice of four colours. The LED light source makes it a good task lamp, but the light is surprisingly warm, compared to cheaper LED bulbs. This, and small dimensions make this lamp useful at the bedside too.