Table lamps for the bedroom: types, selection and placement

Today, for lighting living quarters, and in particular bedrooms, it is customary to use several options for lamps. Among the available types of devices for arranging lighting, table lamps deserve special attention, which are capable of simultaneously performing several functions in the bedroom.

Lighting devices of this type are a beautiful option for a room, capable of providing people in it with an additional source of light. In addition to their main function, bedroom lamps can significantly affect the interior and atmosphere in the bedroom, as the devices are able to set the tone of lighting in a room that is important to the human eye.

For the bedroom, a natural source of light is no less important, on the basis of which one should deal with the arrangement of lamps, focusing on the direction of the luminous flux, the height of surfaces or furniture on which the devices will be installed. For bedside tables or tables, you should avoid using appliances with a cold color temperature, as it will not allow the eye to rest., on the contrary, it activates brain activity, which will allow you to focus on doing something, and not relax. These lamps are best placed on a desktop.

A night table lamp should have a warm light at the level of 3000K-4000K; such devices will be quite enough for relaxation and minimal room lighting. Devices with diffused light will be in priority. It will be possible to correctly organize the lighting for the bedroom with the help of table lamps with the ability to adjust the brightness. Such an item will be universal, since its work can be adjusted for each individual case. Among modern products there are also 3-step luminaires, a feature of which is the ability to adjust not only the brightness of the lamp, but also the color temperature.

It is important to remember that table lamps in the bedroom perform two functions at once:

• illuminate a specific area in the room, being an additional source of light;
• perform a decorative task, acting as a beautiful decor, part of a design idea.

The classification of modern products is based on a number of criteria. Based on the type of light emitted, lamps are:

• devices with warm light - the emitted flux will have a yellowish tint;
• appliances with cold light - such lamps shine white and with a rather intense flux;
• daylight devices - creating beams that are close in shade to natural light.

Taking into account the type of attachment, devices are:

• devices intended for installation directly on a table, cabinet, pouf, floor, etc .;
• devices on a clamp;
• lamps on the "clothespin".

Classification also takes into account the type of lamp switch:

• there are modern sensory models;
• classic with a switch on the power cord;
• with a button on the body of the device;
• with a regulator.

Also, tabletop lighting devices differ in the type of material used for their production.

As a rule, such options stand out for their impressive weight, which can be complemented by a lampshade. Despite this feature, they will be more stable, but less mobile. Among the available varieties of metal lamps, one can single out unusual and stylish options with forged details, engraving, which in turn increases their decorative appeal and cost.

A versatile raw material that is used to produce lamps in classic as well as modern style. When choosing such items, you should pay attention to the strength indicators of the material.

A popular eco-variant of devices, which is most often used for decorating interiors in the Baroque style, loft, as well as chalet-style bedrooms.

Stylish addition to the design of bedrooms in different styles. Due to the use of modern production technologies, the presented products can have a multi-colored body, as well as any shape. Among the shortcomings of the material, it is worth noting the low strength indicators, in light of which the lamp may not withstand mechanical damage.

Products can be made in a classic or modern design, shades for such lamps are made in different colors. Among the disadvantages of the material, it is necessary to highlight the fragility, therefore, crystal and glass devices require special care during operation.

In this case, the body of the device can be any, when the plafond itself is decorated with a cloth. For this, familiar options are used, such as satin, velvet, or non-standard ideas, when a table lamp will have a lampshade made of burlap, synthetic raw materials or even wool.

Besides the most common options manufacturers also use design options such as leather... Among the standard devices in terms of configuration, it is necessary to single out ultra-modern devices with the ability to connect to a computer and other equipment.

Table lamps are also classified by manufacturers based on their appearance. So, now on sale you can find the following groups of lighting fixtures.

Usually they reproduce soft and warm light, most often they have a classic and simple design, they can be made of plastic or metal. Lamps of this type, as a rule, are placed on the table; the angle of inclination of the devices can be adjusted.

In addition to being placed on the table, they are very often installed on bedside tables on one or two sides. In this case, the devices are selected in accordance with the overall design of the room, so that the devices complement the overall stylistic solution. For lamps of this type, lampshades can be made of different materials; there are unusual shapes of shades and cases. When decorating, several materials can be used at once, the legs sometimes imitate various sculptural compositions.

Based on the design, beautiful glass table lamps are used, which can be combined with the interior in the cold and warm shades of the room. Such devices are made of transparent glass or material of different shades. Lamps of this type are positioned as universal, but at the same time with their own individual style. Devices are different in shape, in the design of the room, transparent lamps look light, therefore they do not overload the interior.

Interesting options for lamps that are made from paper, wood or other environmentally friendly materials. Such devices can harmoniously fit into the design of a room in a retro style or modern design.

Design devices, which in the first place will have the function of decorating a living space. Among the remarkable features of such lighting devices, it is worth highlighting the presence of colored lampshades made of glass. Wooden or metal legs are used as a base.

Many manufacturers offer consumers exclusive options for devices that will have unusual shapes and colors (red, black, blue, etc.). As in the previous case, similar items in the room are the main element of all decoration, in this case, table lamps can have any shape, since everything will depend on the imagination of the manufacturer and the customer. However, such products stand out among the rest of the range for their high cost.

To get a really convenient and beautiful lamp at a reasonable cost, it is worth taking into account the following recommendations for selection.

• Before you go to the store for a table lamp, you should decide on the location of this lighting source. In order to correctly place accents in the interior, it is worth considering that models with a round top will help to visually smooth out the sharp corners of the room, when options with straight sides make it possible to emphasize the severity of the situation. To add brightness to the light from the lamp, you can choose a place for it in front of the mirror, then the bedroom will seem larger and the light richer.
• It is also worth basing your choice on the primary task of the device. Yellow light, unlike white, will not irritate the eyes so much if the lamp is used only for minimal illumination of the bedroom at night. For work at the table, you can focus on the luminous flux of the daytime lighting option.
• LED and fluorescent lamps will be more economical in terms of energy consumption, therefore, in the process of considering the proposed options, it is worth finding out which lamps are used in the device.
• For a large family, especially where there are small children, an important selection criterion will be the material of which the lamp will be composed. Among the most resistant to mechanical damage, it is worth highlighting products made of metal and plastic.
• Appearance is of great importance, but comfort from use is also not in the last place. Therefore, buyers are advised to pay attention to the peculiarities of using lamps, the placement of buttons for adjusting the height and angle of rotation, on and off, with or without a dimmer. Manufacturers regularly supplement the range with devices with increased functionality that will perfectly fit into the ultra-modern or classic style of the bedroom.

• Devices should not be on the aisle and interfere with the movement. This applies to questions when, through negligence at night, you can hook on an incorrectly standing lamp.
• It is best to immediately check the ease of light distribution after placement. To avoid direct eye contact with a person if he is at the table or in bed. Frosted diffusers can help solve the problem with bright lighting.
• If a lamp is needed to set up a reading area, it is best that the light from it falls in the opposite direction from the head of the bed.
• To illuminate the desktop, lamps with an overhead light are more suitable, which will shine directly on the tabletop, turning on separately from the main lighting fixture in the room.
• If the table lamps will stand in the bedroom near the bed, then the convenience of switching on or off will come first. Such lamps are placed directly at the head of the bed, so that it is convenient to reach the switch from the bed.
• A universal option for different styles will be tall lamps on a thin and inconspicuous stand, which can be located near the table, in the reading area or near the bed.

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