As essential as lamps are to a home, they can be a surprisingly complicated purchase. Sometimes you need a more classic piece that blends subtly and seamlessly into an established design scheme.

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Japanese studio Nendo has teamed up with a traditional Japanese paper moulding specialist to create a collection of pendant light shades with a coloured exterior and reflective interior (+ slideshow).

Overhead lighting can feel unappealing in certain spaces of your home, but finding a chic, affordable lamp can be tricky. Thankfully, DIYs are always reliable.