Lighting is essential to the look and function of any room. And today there are more options in lighting your home than ever before. Lamps are the most common portable fixtures found in almost every home these days. So, below is some information that might help you decide the right kind of lamps and lamp shades for your home.

If you need some extra lighting, accent lamps are the most suitable for such areas. You can place them in bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, entrances etc. They are not too tall so are the right fixtures for providing accent lighting.

Table lamps are usually anywhere from 25 to 32 inches in height and are used for general purpose lighting in living rooms, bedrooms, dining rooms and family rooms.

Desk lamps are generally 12 to 20 inches high and are used to light a specific work area. Floor lamps, an excellent source of illumination, are especially useful in dark corners or areas where regular lighting may not reach. When table space is limited, wall lamps are a good alternative. Bedrooms are popular spots for these lamps.

Lamps are now an important component of home decor accessories. So, take some time out to choose the right kind of lamps which go well with the entire decor theme. Some of the most favorite one’s are : neutral tans, off-whites, antique whites, iron and of course the polished brass.

There are three-way switch lamps also available and they look good in home. But, for those keep one thing in mind, always go for a three-way bulb to get the desired illumination effect.

In general, the height of the shade should be equal the measurement taken from the base of the lamp to the bottom of the bulb socket. However, some newer styles of lamps and accent lamps do not always follow this rule. The lamp shade should be at least as wide as the widest point of the lamp body.

Shade sizes are expressed in 3 dimensions. The first represents the top diameter, the second represents the bottom diameter, and the third represents the shade’s height. Shades can be made of almost any material, but the most common are silk, cotton, linen, plastic/vinyl and paper.

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