Are you looking for a lamp for your bedside table? Would you like a designer lamp for your home office? Would you like to create a special atmosphere in your living room using light?
Here’s a short guide to help you choose the table lamp that best suits your needs.
Bedside lamps
If you are looking for a reading lamp for your bedside table, you should pay attention to a few criteria: the colour of the light, light intensity and the risk of glare.
How to do it? To illuminate pages and devices without straining your eyes, choose a light bulb with warm tones, a colour temperature no higher than 3500 Kelvin, and a medium light intensity, ideally not exceeding 500 lumens, so you can read and relax at the same time.
It is also important to avoid the risk of 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 endangering your eyesight.
Extra tip: If you choose a table lamp with a lampshade, make sure that the lower edge of the lampshade is at the same height as your eyes once installed: 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 children’s desk lighting, it’s important to choose a table lamp that encourages focus and minimises distractions.
Whether you need to work on the computer or study from books and notebooks, it’s vital to choose a light bulb that doesn’t strain your eyes: a warm or neutral light, preferably white, will be the best choice.
Maximise concentration by creating diffuse and even light on the desk, and avoid sharp contrasts of light and shadow as much as possible, as these can cause annoying reflections on screens and strain your eyes more than necessary. Light bulbs with a Milky or Porcelain finish will be perfect for this purpose!
Extra tip. If your desk lamp also serves as a reading or mood lamp for the room, add a dimmer to your bespoke Creative-Cables lamp: you’ll be able to adjust the brightness 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 your rooms, 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, will satisfy lovers of sustainable choices.
Match the light bulb
You can choose a classic-shaped light bulb with clear glass, or you can get creative with a coloured glass light bulb or one with an original shape to add personality to your table lamp. Customise it down to the smallest detail.
Choose the colour and length of the cable or whether to add a switch or an in-line dimmer: the Creative-Cables Customer Service can help you create a lamp that perfectly reflects your tastes and needs.
An extra tip.
Create a symmetrical effect within the room by using two identical table lamps, placed on opposite sides of the space you want to illuminate.
