subject: Lighting With Lamps And Buying Lamp Tips [print this page] . Lamps are an interesting way of lighting areas within our homes as they are quite different to that of lighting fixtures such as chandeliers, pendant lights, wall lights etc. Lamps are pieces of furniture within themselves because not only is the shade a decorative piece but the stand and base is as well.
Mood Lighting with Lamps
Lamps are a great way of adding mood lighting to your home and rooms, not only does the light from a lamp create a soft mood but the style and shape of the lamp itself gives a warm atmosphere. Desk lamps are great in offices, or on the desk in your bedroom or by your bed on the bedside table. Lamps are efficient because you only use them when you need them, for example the ceiling light is usually the main light of the room that is used most often whereas a lamp is turned on if you are reading in bed and need a little extra light. The light that comes from a lamp is not usually as striking as that from a ceiling light due to the lampshade and so they just add a hint of light to the corner of the room which gives it a warm tone.
Are you wanting to lighten the mood? If you are after adding a little colour and fun to some of the rooms in your house why not go for novelty lamps. There are hundreds of different shapes and characters to choose from when it comes to novelty lamps including lava lamps if you like the funky retro vibe, or Disney character lamps for your little ones, or lamps in a striking shape to give a designer feel.
Lamps are a great way of adding soft lighting to your home, and they make great decorative pieces as well. There are many different types and styles of lamps to choose from including table tamps, standing lamps, contemporary designs, traditional, touch lamps and so on. Here are some tips to consider helping you make the right choice when buying your lamps for your home.
Lamp Type - Before you set out on buying your lamp decide which type of lamp you need for the room, or maybe you need two kinds. For example in the living area you may need a tall floor standing lamp and a table lamp too. Consider the space you have available and decide how many lamps you actually need and what type of lamp is required. Another way of thinking about it is to consider what you want to use the lamp for. If the lamp is required as a reading lamp then a table or desk lamp would be more appropriate.
Lamp Style - When you hit the lighting shops or websites you may feel overwhelmed with the amount of choices you have when it comes to lamps, and so it is a good idea before you go to decide what style of lamp you are wanting. Is your home's decor funky and modern or is it more traditional and timeless? This will greatly help you when choosing your lamp because you won't mix and match your styles.
Lamp Size - Even though you have chosen whether you need a floor standing lamp or a table lamp they still come in different sizes. A table lamp can be small and slender or it can be bulky and fat. Make a note when you are at home at how much space you want to lend to the lamp so you can buy a lamp that fits perfectly into the space.
