Buying the Right Table Lamp – A Beginner’s Guide

Introduction to Table Lamp

When you are decorating your home, right after deciding the color palette and the themes for your rooms, next comes the furniture and lighting. The table lamp comes under both the categories, furniture as well as lighting. Table lamps hold immense importance in maintaining the vibe of your rooms. Having the proper lightings in your rooms matter so much more than you might think.

Modern-day table lamps come in a lot of styles and with a lot of features. It can be tough and confusing to decide which table lamp to buy with so much variety. When buying table lamps, there are certain things you need to be mindful of. It would be best to look for the table lamp with the right amount of light that lights the right places in your rooms. Many people don’t understand how they need to light up their rooms. Every different room needs to have another type of lamp.

What to be mindful of when buying lamps;

1. Decide the room and spot for your table lamp

The first thing to do is find the right spot to place your table lamps in the specific room. Don’t start by first purchasing the table lamp and then trying to adjust it into any of your rooms. Always start by deciding the particular room and the specific spot you want to place your table lamp in. That way, you will have a better idea of what type of table lamp you are looking for, what design, color, size, and lighting you want for your table lamp.

Deciding the room is essential; as mentioned above, every room has different lighting and different lamp size requirement. You want to look for a lamp with more subtle or dull lighting suitable for the bedroom, like a lamp with a night light. Many modern-day lamps come with multiple lighting options, from bright lighting to very soft lighting, from yellow to white. Choose whatever is suitable. The table lamp does not need to be too big as it is to be kept on the side tables of the bed.

However, when you buy a table lamp for your living room, you would look for lamps with very bright lights to light up your living room, and they are usually bigger. Moreover, you will find it easier to decide what lamp you want when you know what room you are shopping for, as every room has a specific style and color theme.

2. The right height for your table lamps

Choosing a lamp with the correct height is another crucial thing you need to keep in mind when buying table lamps. What should be the right height of a lamp? It depends on the table it is placed on and the sitting around it. If you have a short table, look for a taller light. Likewise, look for a shorter lamp for a taller table.

But that’s not all; you also need to consider the eye level as well. When you sit in the room you are buying the table lamp for, look for the lamp height where the bottom of the lampshade is leveled with your eye level. If the height is taller, then the light will shine in your eyes from under the shade, which is not what you should look for. So if you are sitting on your bed, the table lamp on your bedside table should be leveled with your eyes, the same goes for the living room table lamp or the one that will sit at your reading desk, etc.

3. The shape, size, and style 

People make a very common mistake when buying lamps. They tend to buy wrong size or shape. Never buy lamps that are bigger than your table. Do not buy huge lamps for small tables and small lamps for huge tables, creating an imbalance. When purchasing keep in mind what table you are putting it on. If the table is enormous, buy a big lamp with a broader body to fit on the table. Likewise, buy a more delicate lamp for a thin or small table, preferably with a more petite body to fit on the table.

Moreover, make sure the lamp shade of your table lamp is not bigger than the table itself, which also creates an imbalance. Often people get attracted to the styles of the table lamps so much that they don’t even realize that the lamps might not be suitable for their desired rooms. The lampshade is a significant characteristic of the table lamp. Not just the size of the lampshade, but you need to look at the fabric or material that the lampshade is made of; does it looks just as flattering when the light is switched on as when the light is switched off. Some materials do not look as good with lights turned on. Many are not suitable for lampshades either, so look thoroughly.

Nowadays, many tables lamp also come without any lampshades as well. There are so many unique designs of table lamps. Many adjustable lamps for desks are also available. You should look for a more minimalist lamp for desks that will provide you with high-quality bright light and is adjustable. So you can adjust the height and direction of your lamp according to the type of work you are doing. They should also have a smaller base, so they occupy less space on your desk; you need that space for work.

4. Some unique features in table lamps

Many lamps also come with the unique feature of built-in USB ports on the base of the lamps. This feature will allow you to easily charge your electronic devices like your smartphone using the lamps. It is very convenient especially when the feature is present in your bedside lamps.

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