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Finding
the Right Lamp for You in 3 Questions | Major Types
of
Desk Lamps | Which Lamp Design Fits My
Lifestyle? | Tips on Wattages and Bulbs | Critical
Choice: Swiveled or Fixed? | Choosing the Perfect Balance of Form and
Function
The right desk lamp can be a
helpful tool for your office, library, or study room. These
lamps do more than just provide lighting, they can also create
an environment best suited for working without straining and
stressing the eyes. A good desk lamp should possess the perfect
balance of function and form, and holds the necessary features
that are best suited for your tasks.
Finding the Right Lamp
for You in 3 Questions
1. Where will I put the desk lamp?
This is actually something that might seem insignificant
in
the whole process but knowing this can greatly help you in
buying lamps. If you know the exact place where you will
position the desk lamp, you should be able to narrow down the
specific qualities that you should be looking for in a desk
lamp.
2. How will I use the desk lamp?
You have to know the specific function of the lamp. Will
you
use it to light your reading materials, to accent a piece of
art, or merely for decorative lighting? This will help you
figure out the specific needs and requirements that you are
looking for in a lamp.
3. What is the current mood of your room?
Many people are into a desk lamps form and function way
too
much that they miss out in ensuring that their lamp will look
good situated in a room and complements its existing color
schemes and décor.
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Major Types of Desk
Lamps
There might be a wide range of desk lamps available in the
market today but these lamps are generally divided into two
types. Depending on the look or function that you are going
for,
you should be able to narrow your choices by picking one of the
two following styles:
1. Traditional
Style. Classic designs that
have been used years back. But because they are classics, they
never go out of style. Examples include
2. Contemporary
Style. These are lamps that are crafted to jive with
today’s trends of polished metals. They also come in
clean
and sleek designs.
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Which
Desk Lamp Design Fits My Lifestyle?
Confused on which desk lamp is best for a particular
activity or
purpose? Check out the most common lamp designs to better guide
you in choosing the perfect one for your space.
- Adjustable
Arm
Desk Lamp. If you are working on large drawing boards
and would have to shift the light source closer and farther,
from one area to another.
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- Gooseneck
Desk Lamp. A perfect mix of function and
design. Its neck is flexible to be twisted in any way
possible.
- Clip-On
Desk Lamp. This is specifically designed to
conveniently clamp itself in table and desk edges. It is
small, lightweight, and is a great space-saver.
- Tree
Desk Lamp. Resembling the branches of a tree, this
lamp comes with three or more light sources that can
individually be twisted to direct light wherever
needed.
- Task
Desk Lamp. Made especially for arts and crafts. Their
very common features are movable heads, lightweight
structures, and clip-on bases.
- Decorative
Desk
Lamp. In decorating this, form was over function. Its
main purpose is for space accent and is mostly adorned with
ornamental fabric and accents.
- Magnified
Desk Lamp. Specifically designed to reduce
eyestrain and fatigue and is best detailed work and hobbies
such as reading and embroidery.
- Organizer
Desk
Lamp. This lamp comes with additional pockets and
compartments to store in paper clips, pens, and other small
tools.
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Tips on Wattages and
Bulbs
Choosing a desk lamp is not only about its form and
function,
you also have to consider the amount of light that it
illuminates. Again, you will have to consider your purpose for
the lamp. If you will use it for mere décor, then a lamp
that has a lower wattage should be enough. For reading and
other
detailed activities, however, you will need something
brighter.
Another important thing in picking lamps for your desk is to
ensure that the
bulb is completely covered by the shade. This means that no
part of it should be visible. It can create an irritating
glare that will be very uncomfortable and even dangerous for
the eyes.
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Critical Choice:
Swiveled or Fixed desk lamp?
Aside from deciding on whether you will go for a
traditional
or contemporary desk lamp, another major feature that you will
have to choose is whether you will buy a lamp that has a
swiveled head type or a fixed shade type. The former gives you
full freedom to control the direction of the light source while
the latter will require less positioning efforts and will
always
direct light to where you want.
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Choosing the Perfect
Balance of Form and Function
Desk lamps will provide illumination right into the area
where you are working so you need to ensure that you pick
something that will both help you in your task while adding a
beautiful accent to your space. Whatever you are doing, a good
desk lamp will give you illumination whenever and wherever you
need it.
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