Bedside Table Lamps
August 24, 2009
One of the most interesting things that I have discovered since working as an Interior Designer is that a lot of my clients need to be guided in purchasing “reading” wattage for their bedside table lamps. I always recommend a 3-way wattage that can bring the wattage up to 150. As we age, we need to be aware of how fatigued our eyes get without proper lighting.
A 3-way wattage lamp allows for options depending on the mood you want to set for your ambient lighting in the room. 50-75-150 gives you options. 150 being the brightest reading lamp available for the optimum reading experience. I also recommend purchasing 3-way lamps in most cases when choosing lamps for any room in the home. But most importantly for reading situations.
Purchasing taller lamps is another way I can help my clients. When I see a king size bed flanked with little lamps, which is often, I always show my clients how their bed area can look so much better by putting a stack of books under their “short” lamp. By purchasing a taller lamp you not only improve the scale and balance along side a large bed, but you also do so much more in improving the reading experience.
Have a good day!
