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Your lamps should look large enough to handle the bed and nightstands. It should be substantial. If you have a tall headboard, aim for the top of the lamp to cascade down slightly from the headboard. So, bring your tape measure and if you have to order it online, order away. Because a too short lamp is a no go.
Often times if you find a lamp tall enough, it is skinny like a buffet or sideboard lamp. We want to choose a lamp that is wide because the bed is a large focal point of the room and a lamp will look dwarfed by the bed. The rule of thumb here is the wider the mattress, the wider the lamp. So if you are buying a lamp for a twin bed, you can get away with a slightly shorter and thinner lamp. But still skip the buffet lamps please.
The wider the mattress, the wider the lamp. Now on top of choosing the right height and width, you have to worry about the lamp shade. Did you know that lamp shades come in different sizes? Get out your measuring tape, or be ready to double check the measurements before ordering online. Should the what show? If the lampshade is too large, it will swallow up the base and none of the neck with show. If the lampshade is too small, it will look like a tiny hat on top of the base.
With LED light bulbs being the best energy efficient choice and also requiring less frequent replacement, we no longer refer to the wattage as the type bulb we should buy. Instead we refer to the color temperature. The k Kelvin refers to the color temperature- which is how cool blue or warm orange a light bulb is. So what are the key takeaways:. Thank you so much for this article.
That was a joke right? You like something, go with it! Who cares if the masses like it? Daftest thing I ever heard! I really appreciate this explanation! Thank you! I have the exact same Target lamps as the ones you have! Just made your article all the more useful to me since I think I chose lamp shades that are slightly too big. These may work with tall, substantial headboards, but the light may not shine where you need it. Small table lamps can look fine on bedside tables but might be more decorative than functional.
If yours is smaller than 24 inches, you might need to put a decorative box under it to raise its height. This is a temporary solution, though. These petite lamps will provide better service in other rooms or another part of your bedroom, especially if you spend a considerable amount of time working or reading in bed. Otherwise, it will either overwhelm the space or look a little bit lost. If you have less space, shop for thinner lamp bases.
One of the most common bedroom decorating mistakes is choosing the wrong size nightstand lamp. Getting the scale right is a balancing act. The wider your mattress, the wider the nightstand; and the wider the nightstand, the wider the lamp atop it. Choosing the right height lamp is especially important if you are a bedtime reader. Assuming that your nightstand is the same height as your mattress or within a couple of inches , look for a lamp the same height as your nightstand plus an extra 2 or 3 inches.
So if your nightstand is 24 inches high, a lamp that is around 27 inches tall will look best. The placement of the lamp switch is also an issue. Of course, most convenient of all is a bedside lamp with the on-off switch right on the cord.
The right size lampshade balances the lamp. The width of the lampshade should be approximately twice the width of the widest part of the lamp. If you have a very thin lamp, choose a lampshade that is no wider than the height of the shade for the best proportion.
For the best bedtime reading, the base of the lampshade should be roughly level with your eyes while sitting up in bed. White or off-white lampshades let the most light through, but colored lampshades are a great way to add an accent to your decor.
As for the shape, drum shades are the current trend, but you can't go wrong by matching the shape of the lampshade to the shape of the lamp.
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