Are You Buying a Table Lamp? Here Are Things to Consider

Table lamps aren't meant for lighting alone, but they also add to the aesthetics of the environment. There are a variety of lamps available in the market, with varying functionality. Of all the most popular ones in modern day homes, the most preferred are the table lamps with night light. Table lamps with night light should have bulbs of low capacity and also provide sufficient illumination to the reader.

It serves the dual purpose of contributing to the decor of the room and also a light source for reading at night without disturbing others sleeps due to bright lights. In all the lamps available, the lamp shades form an integral part. It diffuses the bright light and also the type of the shade used determines the overall effect of lighting.

Such lamps have become more important on reading tables because you don't disturb others by reading late into the night and also serve to provide good illumination while reading thereby reducing the damaging effects to one's vision.

Buying table lamps with night light is a tricky issue as there are a lot of different ones available in the market ranging from natural oil lit lamps to those working on electricity.

The former contributes to an antique effect to the room while the latter ones are more modern and are designed to match plush interiors. While buying these lamps one should carefully consider the light bulbs that are used and their power. High power light bulbs wouldn't solve the purpose of night light as they would be very bright and also consume a lot of electricity.

This aspect is also governed by the lamp shades, as they diffuse the bright light passing through them. They form the focal point of the lamp and also hide the light bulb. Simplicity is the key when selecting a shade for a table lamp with night light. Since the table lamp with a night light is for a concentrated spot, the shade selected should be darker. Light shades made of thin materials illuminate a larger area, which is not required with night lamps.

The pricing of such lamps varies depending on the quality and the designs. Highly ornamental lamps with carvings and pattern shades cost a lot ranging from 150$ to 500$. Simple lamps with ordinary shades are available for less than a 100$. The table lamp with night shades can also be ordered online from various service providers and would be delivered at home.