As we enter the final chapter of the summer months, you are probably searching for little touches that complete the summery, coastal energy of your home without breaking the bank. Luckily, Martha Stewart has designed the perfect thing: a Pleated and Ceramic Table Lamp available at T.K. Maxx.
The gorgeous scalloped blue piece perfectly encapsulates Hamptons decor in a pretty on-trend package. Its contrasting white-and-blue decor and brass accents feel so elevated and timeless. Though it's only $40, Martha's design reminds me of some of my favorite lamps from Pooky, starting with The Wobster Light (which retails for over $200).
If you're looking for a low-lift pick that will instantly make your living room more luxurious, it's the perfect late summer addition.
With its single bands of blue and cream shade, this gorgeous lamp is sure to spark conversation. The brass and ceramic materials make it feel heritage but contemporary at the same time.
This high-low mix is quintessential to the coastal style that defines the Hamptons. Pair this $40 lamp with your favorite designer textiles and vintage rattan furniture, and you'll instantly have a look that will stand the test of time. New-York-Based Designer Nina Lichtenstein explains: 'There’s a reason East Hampton homes always feel earthy and elevated. The style is steeped in restraint, never too polished, never too precious.'
The single, blue stripe on the edge of the Martha's lamp does much of the work. Nina advises: 'Stripes, especially in soft, sandy hues or washed-out blues, add just the right amount of pattern while still feeling calm and collected. They’re the quiet workhorse of East Coast coastal design, classic, clean, and never trying too hard.'
Shop Editors' Picks for Lamps
Perfecting your living room lighting, can transform any home into the perfect Hamptons retreat. Here are our editors' picks.
8" Empire Shade in Caret & Gold Snakeshead Silk
If I designed a cordless lamp based on my love for English interiors, this would be it. Featuring an iconic William Morris 'Snakeshead' silk shade, this rechargeable marble lamp channels old-world craftsman charm. The scalloped rim and warm silk cast an impossibly cozy glow across any living room.
An accessible favorite for creating ambient light. Featuring a sculptural wavy shade and a rich olive ceramic base, this $75 Target find turns any space into a cozy sanctuary – I especially love it for the bedroom.
Wooden Mid Tone Lamp With Pleated Shade
Finding a lamp small enough for a bijou corner can be tricky, but this Target favorite hits the sweet spot. Featuring a warm wood turn base and a classic pleated shade, it brings instant cozy character to your home for just $50.
Martha is a master of mixing textures, and this small marble table lamp brings that exact artisanal charm to the home. Its black-and-white Ikat zig-zag shade casts light down onto your tabletop while adding a subtle splash of print.
This 20-inch lamp pairs a sharp pleated empire shade (which casts that signature warm pool of light down onto your counters) with a dark, rounded ceramic base for a modern twist.
Threshold Fluted Brass Table Lamp
The ultimate budget pick for recreating a high-end look. Its 15-inch height, turned brass silhouette, and pleated shade make it a seamless fit for any surface. It's our top pick for a reason.
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