Bedside table lampsare a staple of most bedrooms, and it seems obvious — you put them on your nightstand. Smart table lamps, however, have a lot of other features that can help you make the most of your bedroom lighting. To start, choose a lamp that’s easy to operateand providesthe right light for morningandnight.
Bedroom table lamp styles
Ideally, a bedroom table lamp shouldblendinto itssurroundingsand addto the decor.Have a more modern look? Select a lamp with angular lines — you might even choose one without a lampshade at allfor a truly minimal look. Goingfor a natural look?A wicker or rattan shade with aneutralbase should do the trick.
Our pick: TheSigne table lampis a tall, slender lamp whose colorful light shines against the wall. It’s a dramatic effect — so use this when you want to use your bedside lamps to be a core part of your bedroom decor.
Bedroom table lamp sizes
If you buy a table lamp that requires a separate bulb, you have more options to choose just the right kind of lighting you want.Want a bright reading lamp? Getabulbthatprovidesat least 450 lumens. Just want to set themood?A bulb with around 400 lumensisenoughto produce a relaxing glow.
With aPhilips Huetable lamporasmart bulbplaced into a traditional table lamp,you candim and brighten (and change the color temperature, depending on the bulb or light!) to suit the task at hand. You canevenset an automationin the Philips Hue appthat slowly brightens your lights to wake you up.
Bedroom table lamp placement
Use the bedas the central pointfor yourbedside table lamps.Ifyou have a bedside table on either side of the bed itself, place a lamp on both tables.Hang a painting above the center of your headboard for the finishing touch.
Multiple light sourcesmakeyourspace versatile. Turnon all the lightsfor cleaningor folding laundry, turn off the ceiling light forsome before-bedrelaxation, orturn on only one table lampsothat youcan stay upwith your latestbook.
