If you’ve been looking for a way to let the light shine in, look no further than lamps and lighting for your home.
What Kind of Lamp is Right for You?
When shopping for a new lamp, perhaps the first thing you need to consider is how much natural light comes into the room. Depending on whether your space receives a great deal of natural light or next to no light at all, you will need to consider a lamp that either provides a high wattage or something that burns dimmer – a lamp that is more decorative than functional.
Once you determine the type of light you need, next you will want to evaluate your space. Most lamps and lighting are available in a wide variety of styles and colors, so no matter what type of lighting you prefer, you should be able to find it in the lamp style you’re looking for.
Floor Lamps
As the name implies, this type of lamp sits on the floor. Excellent as double-duty showpiece and light source, some floor lamps are actually more art than function. Other floor lamps are very straightforward pieces that shine in their simplicity.
Pedestal Lamps
Tall and slender, pedestal lamps are available in both floor lamp and table lamp styles. No matter what type of pedestal lamp you chose, pedestal lamps are always striking with their clean lines and sleek design, adding an elegant sophistication to any room.
Pendant Lamps
Always softly radiant, always versatile, pendant lamps serve different functions depending on the type of glass you select. Pendant lamps with downward-facing glass, such as kitchen sink lighting, is perfect for illuminating tasks and projects. Bowl pendant lighting has upward-facing glass, giving a warm glow to dining rooms and foyers.
Sconces
Designed to be wall mounted, sconces are commonly seen as accent lights or used in conjunction with other, coordinated lighting sources for an overall illumination effect. Some sconces line long hallways, other wall sconces are designed to match chandeliers and lamps for a unified look.
Wall Lamps
Convenient, beautiful, practical and space-saving, wall lamps install easily – plugging into any wall outlet – and are often available in swing-arm and pivot styles. Swing-arm and pivot style wall lamps enable you to position the light exactly where you need it, and are great for reading nooks and bedrooms.
Table Lamps
The most versatile and most common type of lamp is, without question, the table lamp. Gracing desks, end tables, sideboards – even pianos – table lamps add a rich, warm glow to a space, while often blending as well as accenting the overall design theme.
When choosing a table lamp, it is important to ensure that the height is appropriate. You do not want your lamp hovering like palm tree way over the top of your other pieces of furniture. It is also vital to know if your lamp will be used for task lighting or decoration. This will help you determine the wattage level, as different table lamps can take different wattage strengths.
A few other considerations in choosing your lighting involve convenience, such as the off/on button. Is this easy to reach? Can you turn on the light by flipping a switch, or will you have to hunt around, searching for the mechanism? If it has a pull chain, is this sturdy? If you’re looking at floor lamps, pedestal lamps or table lamps, think about your household and how stable the lamp is. If you have small children or pets, you will want to ensure that the lamp is weighted properly and will not easily tip over.
With so many styles and types to choose from, it won’t be hard to find a beautiful, stylish and effective way to come into the light!