{"id":508,"date":"2017-12-01T15:37:59","date_gmt":"2017-12-01T23:37:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/?p=508"},"modified":"2018-07-18T10:30:12","modified_gmt":"2018-07-18T17:30:12","slug":"how-to-select-the-perfect-table-lamp-size-shade-and-bulb","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lampsplus.com\/ideas-and-advice\/how-to-select-the-perfect-table-lamp-size-shade-and-bulb\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Select the Perfect Table Lamp"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sometimes all it takes is one perfect table lamp<\/a> to complete a\u00a0room. But what makes a perfect design?<\/p>\n

Four simple considerations: Shade Height, Lamp Size, Shade Style, and Bulb Type.<\/p>\n

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Finding the perfect design comes down to four simple considerations: Shade height, lamp size, shade style, and bulb.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To achieve a balanced look and find the best look for your space, use the following tips:<\/p>\n

\u00a01. Determine the Shade Height<\/h3>\n

First determine the perfect height range for your\u00a0 lamp;\u00a0sit in the space next to where you are going to place the lamp.<\/p>\n

Measure from the surface you are placing the lamp to eye level. This is your base measurement.<\/p>\n

To find the average height of the shade, divide the base measurement by three.<\/p>\n

For example, let’s use 18″. Divide this number by three, which is 6″. This is the average height of the shade.<\/p>\n

2. Decide on a Size<\/h3>\n

To determine the estimated height, add 18″ to the shade measurement.<\/p>\n

Let’s use a 6″ shade for an example. In this case, the height of the lamp you’ll want is 24″ = (18″ + 6″ shade).<\/p>\n

3. Select a Shade Style<\/h3>\n

The shape and look of the lamp shade is an important style consideration, but you also want to pick a shade that matches how you’ll be using the lamp.<\/p>\n

If you will have the design on while watching TV, an opaque shade, or a shade in a dark color, will help minimize lighting glare.<\/p>\n

A semi-opaque shade provides a warm glow for reading and allows for more general room lighting.<\/p>\n

4. Purchase the Right Bulb<\/h3>\n

If the purpose of the lamp is for reading, we recommend using a light bulb<\/a> that is 60 watts or more. If you’d like to use an energy saving LED bulb<\/a>, look to the lumens output of the LED and the comparable rating, as you’ll want to see that the bulb is comparable to a 60 watt regular incandescent.<\/p>\n

For extra flexibility, choose a dimmable bulb. If you are going to go with LEDs, make sure that the LED bulb is dimmable, as some designs are not.<\/p>\n

For more tips and a short video on lamp buying, be sure to check out our “how to buy” article using the link below.<\/p>\n

More Table Lamp Ideas and Advice<\/h2>\n

How to Buy a Table Lamp<\/a><\/p>\n

How to Choose the Perfect Bedside Reading Lamps<\/a><\/p>\n

Timeless Table Lamp Styles \u2013 A Style Guide<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Sometimes all it takes is one perfect table lamp to complete a\u00a0room. But what makes a perfect design? Four simple considerations: Shade Height, Lamp Size, Shade Style, and Bulb Type. 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