Choosing your bedside table lamp

Author: Ng Wei Lun

Bedside table lamps are the staple of every bedroom. As a lamp, its main duty is to provide the room with (of course) light for us to move around in the night, or perhaps do some light reading before resting for the night. However, do not mistake these lighting as simply practical household appliances; these bedside table lamp can also be used as part of the general décor in your room.

Indeed, there are a myriad of designs in the market, ranging from the colorful, almost serene-like Tiffany, the fascinating, futuristic lava, that far-eastern, angular oriental, or contemporary, known for its abstract and creative designs.

The use of these lamps as part of the design in your room is a science itself; a general rule of thumb is that your design should complement the styling and design of your room. The lamp itself should not stand out too much when placed in your room. It should be able to blend or, even better, enhance that special atmosphere you wish to bring out from your room.

For example, angular-styled bedside table lamps should go in line with rooms that feature simplistic styling. There are also many contemporary table lamps that have very unique shapes, which will be able go very well with your bedroom.

These simple decors are indeed very important to finishing a look in your bedroom. It is the appliance that provides the light and setting to your room. Indeed, the luminosity of bedside table lamps are important as well; dim lamps provide a romantic, cozy feeling to the room, while bright lamps are more suited for more practical purposes, like bedside reading.

Indeed, many buy lamps that are able to switch luminosity with a flick of a switch. However, you may also do well to know that one can change lampshades to actually change the feeling of the room. You might want to change your lampshade, perhaps with a light filter, such that you can give the room unique colors when you switch on your lamp.

Placing these lamps at strategic places will give your room that cozy, romantic feel at night. Allow the light to spill gently across your room makes your room emanate a serene atmosphere, perfect for relaxation. Good luck in choosing that perfect bedside table lamp!

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