Glam doesn’t have to mean gilded everything. Done well, a sparkly home accessory acts like a light source — it bounces, it glows, it makes a quiet room come alive.
We’ve chosen pieces that elevate without overwhelming. A great mirrored tray, a crystal candleholder, a brushed gold lamp — small swaps that change the whole feel of a space.
Our top picks
Crystal Lamp
John Lewis
Faceted Crystal Table Lamp
£125.00
A faceted crystal base with a soft pleated shade — gives a room beautiful, glowy evening light.
Mirrored Tray
Oliver Bonas
Mirrored Decorative Tray
£45.00
A mirrored tray with a brushed gold edge — beautiful for perfumes on a dresser or candles on a coffee table.
Styling tip
Sparkly home pieces work best when grouped near a light source — a window, a lamp. The bounce is the point.
Sparkly home pieces work best when grouped near a light source — a window, a lamp. The bounce is the point.
How to add glam, tastefully
- One sparkly piece per surface: a tray, a candleholder, a frame. Not all three.
- Balance with matte: warm wood, linen and ceramic stop a sparkly accent looking flashy.
- Stick to a metal: commit to gold or silver in one room — mixed reads accidental.