Home Style Decorating

Buying a lamp? Don’t worry because you only have to consider three things which are a.) what lamp to buy, b.) how bright it should be and c.) where to place it. If you’re still confused, the following guide should help you to decide.

Living room
What to get: Choose a lamp that will make a good conversational piece. The bottom portion of the lamp shade should be a bit lower than eye level so that it will not distract conversations. A lamp with a weighted base will be great if you have grouped your furnitures at the center of the room. The weighted base will prevent the lamp from being knocked down. Drum shaped lamp shades lends a modern look while conical ones extends a traditional atmosphere.
Type of light: The lamp should be bright enough for reading and entertaining. For a relaxing mood, a dimmer will help you adjust the light.
Where to place it: Place the lamp at the center of the table with the shade not extending beyond the edge of the table. Lamps with delicate bases should be placed next to a wall so that its design can be appreciated more.

Dining room
What to get: Aside from pendant lamps and a chandelier, a lamp shade that is slim in design is a good addition for extra lighting.
Type of light: Enough light is needed for dining rooms so that you can see and appreciate the food laid on the table. For romantic setting, use lights with soft tones.
Where to place it: The ends of sideboards is a good place to put your lamps. The lamps need not be identical as long as they have something in common like the color of the shade or the material.

Bedroom
What to get: The lamp shade should be of the right height so that it will allow you to read clearly but low enough so that it won’t be glaring when you are lying down. Your lamp should be in proportion with your bed size. A lamp with an arm that can be move from side to side will be great so that you can adjust it according to your needs.
Type of light: A dimmer or a three-way bulb should be installed with your lamp so that you can you can adjust the light according to your needs.
Where to place it: The lamp can be placed at the back corner of the nightstand and next to the bed. It will free up space for your bed side essentials.

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