Are you looking for a lamp for your nightstand? Would you like a designer lamp for your home office? Do you want to create a special atmosphere in your living room using light?
Here’s a short guide to help you choose the table lamp that’s right for you.
Bedside lamps
If you’re looking for a reading lamp for your nightstand, you’ll need to pay attention to a few criteria: light color, brightness, and glare risk. How to do it? To illuminate pages and devices without straining your eyes, choose a warm-tone light bulb with a color temperature no higher than 3500 Kelvin and a medium brightness, ideally not exceeding 500 lumens, so you can read and relax at the same time. It’s also important to avoid glare by choosing a shield for your light source: a light bulb with a porcelain-effect glass or a lampshade will be perfect to complete your table lamp without risking your eyesight. Extra tip: If you choose a table lamp with a lampshade, make sure the bottom edge of the lampshade is at the same height as your eyes once it’s set up—this will ensure you can read in the best possible lighting conditions.
Desk lamps
If you’re looking for a lamp for your home office or want to improve your kids’ desk lighting, it’s important to choose a desk lamp that promotes focus and minimizes distractions.
Whether your need is to work on the computer or study with books and notebooks, it’s crucial to choose a light bulb that doesn’t strain your eyes: a warm or neutral, preferably white, light is the best choice.
Maximize concentration by creating diffuse and even lighting on the desk, and avoid sharp contrasts of light and shadow as much as possible, since they can cause annoying screen glare and strain your eyes more than necessary. Light bulbs with a Milky or Porcelain finish are perfect for this!
Bonus tip. If your desk lamp also doubles as a reading or ambient lamp for the room, add a dimmer to your custom Creative-Cables lamp: you’ll be able to adjust the light intensity and adapt the lamp to different needs with a simple gesture.
Decorative table lamps
If you want to create a special atmosphere in one of the rooms of your home, you'll need a decorative table lamp. Whether you're looking for the perfect lighting for your movie nights in front of the TV or a lamp that lets you relax after dinner—alone or with company—you'll have plenty of options to choose from. Here are some tips for choosing the decorative lamp that's right for you:
Choose the style of your table lamp
Wood is perfect for creating a Nordic style, while metal will help you achieve a glamorous or vintage look depending on whether you choose a glossy or matte finish. Cork, on the other hand, is ideal for those who prefer sustainable options.
Pair the light bulb
You can choose a classic-shaped light bulb with clear glass, or get creative with a colored glass or uniquely shaped light bulb to give your table lamp personality.
Personalize it down to the smallest detail
Choose the color and length of the cord or whether to add a switch or an in-line dimmer: the Creative-Cables Customer Service can help you create a lamp that fully matches your tastes and needs.
An extra tip.
Create a symmetrical effect in the room by using two identical table lamps, placed on opposite sides of the area you want to light up.
