How to select the perfect table lamp in four easy steps.
First, Made in the Shade
To determine the perfect height range for your table lamp, sit in the space next to where you are going to place the lamp. Measure from the surface you are placing the lamp to eye level. This is your base measurement. To find the average height of the shade, divide the base measurement by three.
For example let's use 18". Divide this number by three, which is 6". This is the average height of the shade.
Second, It's All About the Base
To determine the estimated table lamp height add 18", to the shade measurement, let's use a 6" shade for an example. In this case, the height of the lamp you'll want is 24".
Third, Weighted Base
The lamp shade depends on the use. If you will have the lamp on while watching TV, an opaque shade will minimize lighting glare. A semi-opaque paper shade provides a warm glow for reading.
Fourth, The Bulb
If the purpose of the table lamp is for reading, use at least an 8 ½ watt LED bulb (that's comparable to a 60 watt incandescent). For extra flexibility, choose a dimmable bulb.
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