Lightbulb moment: why not add a tabletop lamp to your kitchen counter? My mom always had one, and after the dishes were done and the overhead lights turned out, the little countertop light still cast a warm glow to her always warm kitchen.

It’s a trick I picked up and still use in my projects and own home today. I think it’s important that we give ourselves a little bit of luxury even in utility spaces like a kitchen or a bathroom. The soft glow of a simple, small tabletop lamp adds instant warmth – check out some of my favorites below, to make your kitchen feel just like home. Thanks, Mom.