Lamps

	Funky LED Bedside Lamp Very well made L.E.D Bedside/Desk Lamp. Special Price: £64.90
	Classic Bedside Touch Lamp Special Price: £35.00

Bedside lamps usually have the purpose of providing light at the time right before bed when last minute reading, working, journaling, etc. is going on. Light from a bedside lamp should be bright enough for these activities not to hurt your eyes yet still be subdued enough to know it’s almost bedtime. Choosing a bedside lamp should always keep three main things in mind – its intended use, shade, and height to maximize its use and keep it in your life for a while.

Use

Do you work a lot at bedtime, or do you like to unwind and de-clutter your mind with reading or journaling? Or do you just like to have a little light as you watch some TV or check your email right before bed? Think carefully about what the intended use is for your bedside lamp and this will help you a lot when choosing one. Knowing what you will be using the lamp for will help you when deciding the following aspects of the lamp and keep the lamp in your décor and on your bedside table for a long while.

Shade

Keep the lamp’s intended use in mind as you look for a bedside lamp. If you need more light for reading or writing, try choosing a shade with a light color or one with a very wide bottom so the light spreads further throughout the room. Another option is a floor lamp with a shade that directs light in one narrow direction, like right at your book. Shades can be very stylish and beautiful and still give you what you need. Try turning the lamp on in the store to see how the light looks through the shade before you purchase it.

Height

Taller bedside lamps will provide more light and less wear on your eyes straining to read, while shorter lamps provide just enough light for mood lighting or the subtle light you like while checking your email or watching TV. While shopping, look for a setup that is similar to your bedside setup and try it out to see if it will be enough height for a good light or too overpowering for its use.