In a previous hone I bought these Dar Zaragoza lights and used them as bedside lights hung at chest height. I also needed a diffuser for the top, was concerned about the weight so discounted glass and had a disc of Perspex cut and it was just the job

Both look lovely but always nice adding a bit of colour

Hi Jasmin, You've got a window and a glass door bringing light into your hall which is lovely. Have you considered using a mirror? Perhaps on the wall opposite the window? I think that could add some interest and bounce some additional light in. I'm not sure about the ceiling light. From what I can see your celiling isn't exceptionally high and I think you'd lose the feeling of height which you've gained by using the spotlights. I love the ideas by other readers of opening up the spindles on your staircase and adding art to the stair wall. One other idea - maybe consider a contemporary coving to provide a finish between the walls and the ceiling? Hope that helps? Jo (Room4 Interiors)

I know this is a wacky but as you'd likely pay from £45 upwards for the lamps shade. How about buying two of these and adapting the lamps shade to fit? You could than always try to sell (Ebay?) the floor lamp without the shade to cover some of the difference.