As a self-proclaimed homeware fanatic, it’s no surprise that my social media algorithms are packed with interior design inspiration. And one item in particular has caught my eye after going viral over the past week. I’ve always been a fan of Dunelm for its affordable yet stylish home accessories. They often nail that luxury aesthetic without the price tag, and their latest range of standing lamps is no exception.
Part of its special buys, these lamps are just £65 and come in a variety of colours and patterns, ranging from bold and eye-catching to clean and minimal. Over the weekend, I spotted countless videos of these lamps, with influencers and online creators urging shoppers to “run, don’t walk” before they sell out.
Lifestyle creator Em (@theemsedit), who describes her interior style as centred on “dopamine,” said she couldn’t stop thinking about the lamps after spotting them in her local Dunelm. “I was literally dreaming of them ever since,” she said in a TikTok video.
“I can imagine they are going to sell out so fast,” she added. “They’re a special buy, so not sure how long they’ll be around for, run don’t walk.”
The range includes striped colourways, a bold cow print, and a fun leopard print. While the animal print versions aren’t currently available online, four striped versions are, and honestly, they’re my favourites. I especially love the green and white option, but it also comes in a striking rust and soft orange, a neutral beige mix, and a classic black and white.
That black and white one, in particular, really caught my eye. It looks a lot like a high-end floor lamp I recently came across. The Emmie floor lamp by Danish homeware brand Bloomingville has a similar striped pattern and sleek silhouette, but it’ll set you back £255. The Bloomingville version does have a longer shade, a more angular base, and finer stripes. It is also made from a soft velvet material, whereas the Dunelm lamp is polyester, but if you’re after a similar vibe for a fraction of the cost, the Dunelm lamp saves you £185.
One Dunelm shopper wrote in a review that the lamp “looks expensive and stylish.”
Another said: “I was after a similar one which would have set me back well over £100 but found this one and it looks so good in my space.”
The Dunelm lamp is 120cm tall, making it a great mid-size floor lamp that still makes a statement, even in smaller spaces. It’s 33cm wide, and according to Em, it fits “perfectly” into the corner of her room. It also comes with a 1.9-metre cord, ideal for reaching plugs that aren’t right next to your setup.
Assembly is minimal—just pop on the shade—and while you’ll need to buy a bulb separately, reviewers say it’s “easy to set up.” Despite only recently launching online, it’s already scored an impressive 4.7 out of five stars on the Dunelm website.
One shopper said: “Great quality, well priced, fantastic lamp. Exactly as advertised.”
That said, a few have mentioned the lamp isn’t quite as “sturdy” as expected. That might be down to the flexible polyester material it’s made from, rather than something more solid. On the plus side, that also means it’s super lightweight and easy to move around.
If you love the look but don’t want a standing lamp, there’s a tabletop version, too. The Beatrice table lamp comes in the same colour options, is 37cm tall, and costs just £30.
