subject: Selecting Lamps that help you put your Rooms in the best Light [print this page] Selecting Lamps that help you put your Rooms in the best Light
Choosing the right lamp can be a challenge. When you're in a lighting store or when you're shopping online, it's hard to picture various lamps in the room you have in mind. Here are some tips to bear in mind when searching for lamps that can help you define your rooms and living spaces.
A key beginning for your shopping is to know what kind of lamp you're looking for. Lamps come in a variety of types: table lamps, floor lamps, candlestick lamps, and swing arm lamps. The first consideration when choosing a lamp is its size. On a very small table, a candlestick lamp can keep from making the table seem so small. A large end table can accommodate a larger lamp. If you're looking for something to add presence and depth to an open plan living room, a floor lamp may be exactly what you're after.
Consider the style of the lamp and how well it matches your dcor. For example, a modern table lamp with look out of place in a Victorian dcor. This may seem obvious, but it is easy to fall in love with a lamp that does not match the dcor and hope that no one will notice.
The amount of lighting cast by a fixture is an important consideration. Measure the lamp to ensure that they lamp is tall enough to cast light where you need it. In addition, the bottom of the shade should adequately cover the lamp's light socket. Each lamp has a maximum wattage. A small table lamp may not have enough wattage to serve as a reading lamp, which requires at least 150 watts.
Ultimately, the best way to evaluate a lamp is to take it home and see it where you plan to use it. Be sure to check the lighting store's return policy, as some stores do not allow for cash refunds. Check the lamp's suitability in the evening, when the lamp can best demonstrate its functionality.
