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Erin Schwartz

Erin Schwartz

Staff Writer

Home decor and practical styling writer. Erin covers the applied side of decorating — how pieces work in real rooms, what fits small apartments, and which trends survive past a season. References Apartment Therapy and Wirecutter coverage alongside manufacturer specs.

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Best Silver Floor Lamp Picks for 2026

Best Silver Floor Lamp Picks for 2026

A silver floor lamp does two jobs at once. It throws light and it reflects it, so a chrome or brushed-nickel finish reads brighter than a matte black twin…

Erin Schwartz Aug 6, 2026
Best Globe Floor Lamp Picks for 2026

Best Globe Floor Lamp Picks for 2026

Three frosted spheres on a slim brass pole can carry a whole living room. That's the pitch, and most globe floor lamps miss it by cutting corners on…

Erin Schwartz Aug 6, 2026
Best White Floor Lamp Picks for 2026

Best White Floor Lamp Picks for 2026

A white floor lamp brightens a room without the visual weight of dark metal or wood. Five models made the shortlist after I checked height, dimming range,…

Erin Schwartz Aug 6, 2026
Best Floor Lamp with Remote: 2026 Picks

Best Floor Lamp with Remote: 2026 Picks

A remote turns a floor lamp from furniture into a mood switch you never leave the couch for. Before you buy, skim our related work on how to choose a…

Erin Schwartz Aug 6, 2026
Best RH-Style Chandeliers for 2026

Best RH-Style Chandeliers for 2026

RH chandeliers set a look, not a price you have to pay. That crystal-and-iron gravitas runs $2,000 and up at Restoration Hardware, so I hunted five…

Erin Schwartz Aug 6, 2026
Best Chandelier Lamp Shades for 2026

Best Chandelier Lamp Shades for 2026

A tired dining fixture doesn't need replacing. It needs six clip-on shades that snap onto candelabra bulbs in under two minutes.

Erin Schwartz Aug 6, 2026
Best Thick Area Rugs of 2026

Best Thick Area Rugs of 2026

Thick area rugs change a room fast: more softness underfoot, better visual weight, and less echo across hard flooring.

Erin Schwartz Aug 5, 2026