What Kind of Lamp Should You Purchase?

By Martha Bieber


There is such a wide variety of lamps on the market, how do you select the one that best meets your needs? There are several different sizes and styles to pick from, so you should consider where you plan to place it and what type of lamp will look most appealing in that space. The following advice will allow you to make an excellent decision when acquiring a lamp.

When it comes to buying a lamp, you want one that looks good, but what really matters is how well it will light the room. You of course want a lamp that works with the type of bulb that you want. The choices available in bulbs is almost endless. Incandescent bulbs may still be quite common but led and compact fluorescent bulbs are becoming the "in" thing because they are more energy efficient. Some lamps are completely incompatible with the different bulbs available. If you need a high wattage bulb you will want to make sure the lamp you get can handle it.

If you don't mind buying a used lamp, or maybe an antique lamp, you may be able to find a good one on Ebay or another auction site. Make sure that you check out the feedback record when buying a lamp online. Make sure that you are able to return the lamp if it does not work properly.

Still undecided about the kind of lamp you want, seek some tips from interior decoraters. Buy a magazine or look at an online site that deals with home decor for some great ideas.

Use the examples from these websites and publications to find something that is with your budget. If you are looking for a professional look and feel get some advise from and interior decorator.

If you plan to have just one lamp to light up a good sized room, you might want to think about buying a lamp that has three-way lighting capabilities. This way, you have tons of leeway when it comes to the amount of light you are receiving from this lamp. The positive thing about lamps of today is that they are made to work for a variety of needs and tastes. By choosing three-way lighting, you can choose to have the room lighted up well for reading or calmer for entertaining or tv watching. This can be quite a bit more beneficial than a lamp that just has one setting. When it comes to spending money on a lamp, you have such a wide variety to choose from that it can be confounding. Try not to lose track with the huge number of lamps that are available. Most likely, only a certain number of them could suit your purposes. Steadily reduce your search based on how its size, the style and type of bulbs that the lamp uses. The above strategies can help you make the right choice when you go shopping for the ideal lamp.




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