Your bedroom is a place you want to be able to relax in. So, it’s important to create layers of light that help give the room that cozy feeling that makes the rest of the world melt away. There are a lot of ways to achieve those layers of light, from chandeliers to recessed lighting and more. However, in this post, we're going to focus on one of the easiest ways to add cozy lighting: bedroom table lamps!
Table lamps provide the perfect level of lighting for reading or getting up without waking up your partner/dog/cat/kids (the list goes on!). The cozy light emitted by these table lamps creates the perfect ambience for your retreat away from the rest of the world. Here is everything you need to know before buying your set of bedroom table lamps!
Sizing Your Table Lamp
Table lamps come in a wide variety of shapes, but when it comes to size there are a few best practices you should pay attention to! A common question we get all the time is how tall should your bedside table lamp be?
It typically looks best when your bedroom table lamp isn’t taller than the headboard of your bed; if you don’t have a headboard, then keep your table lamp to about 18”-24” tall depending on the height of your bed relative to the height of your nightstand.
In terms of width, ideally, the perfect size table lamp will be about 1/3 of your nightstand surface.
Not only do table lamps add ambiance to your layered lighting, they also provide functionality. Table lamps are perfect to add to your bedside table to use if you want to read at night or just to provide enough added light to the room.
PRO TIP: If you prefer to keep things symmetrical, you can absolutely place two of the same lamp in your bedroom, too. It is your space! The golden rule is to do what makes you smile.
Now that we’ve talked about sizing, there are a few more things to consider when choosing a bedroom table lamp:
In a comfortable setting like your bedroom, warm light is best. Look for bulbs between 2000-3000 Kelvins for a cozy glow!
Lampshades are key in directing the light from your bedroom table lamp. Use dark shades to focus the light down, or light shades to spread the light further.
At Bailey Street Home, we have a ton of bedroom table lamp options to choose from! For help finding the right lamp for the right price, be sure to contact our knowledgeable and helpful sales team! Give them a call at 888-280-1265.
Table lamps can also be placed in other areas for functional ambiance. One of our favorite places to add a table lamp is the entryway! Entryway table lamps successfully light an entryway so you don’t come home to a dark house and fumble for a light. Keeping a light on when you’re away can also deter possible intruders without the need to illuminate the entire house or room.