Master bedroom lamps should be statement-making pieces that accentuate your bedroom's design scheme. Crystal table lamps for bedroom come in a wide range of designs. A crystal lamp can be modern or traditional, formal or funky ' but they all add a touch of sparkle to your master bedroom.
When choosing bedside lamps, where do you begin? Of course, lamps should provide enough light for reading, and be in proportion to your space. How many bedroom lamps do you need? How do you decide the height of the lamp? What size should the lampshade be? We've all brought home lamps that were a little too tall, or short, for a certain spot. No worries! We've put together a list of lamp shopping tips to help you get started:
Master Bedroom Lighting Tips:
- Most bedrooms need three light sources ' a pair of lamps flanking the bed, and either a small accent lamp or a ceiling fixture.
- Table lamps for bedrooms are used for general lighting, so they need a shade to diffuse light.
- Three-way lamps and dimmer switches are handy if you'll need bright light for reading.
- The lamp's electrical components (the socket and switch) should be covered by the lampshade.
- The shade should always cover the bulb, whether you're standing or sitting.
- The height of all lamps in the bedroom should be within an inch or two of each other.
Why Use Crystal Lamps Beside The Bed?
The barely-there look of crystal suits almost any interior, and adds just a touch of sparkle. Crystal's lack of color allows the room's other elements to stand out. Lamp accents like chrome, brass or gold can be chosen to coordinate with furnishings and hardware.
With a clear lamp base, the focus is on the shape and scale of the lamp, not a color or pattern. Crystal lamps create a subtle silhouette, with interesting textures or hardware accents.
Crystal lamps are a smart buy too ' over a lifetime, they can be used in different rooms of the home. Clear crystal is the ultimate neutral color!
What Size Bedroom Lamps Should You Buy?
Lamps that are too tall or too short are a common decorating mistake. They can make the whole room seem out-of-proportion, and it can be hard to determine the problem. While there are many rules about table height and lamp height, every bedroom is slightly different. Your bed, bedside tables, and lamps should be in scale with each other. Remember, the height of a lamp is the measurement from the tabletop to its highest point ' including the finial on top.
However, what looks well-proportioned in the room may still not be a perfect size. If you can see the bulb from above, the lamp is too short. If you can see the bulb while sitting in bed, the lamp is too tall.
How To Measure For Bedroom Table Lamps
To protect your eyes from glare, your eye level should be near the center of the lampshade. Measuring makes sure you won't see the bare lightbulb. To measure for bedside lamps, just follow our guide:
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- Sit on your bed, and measure from the floor up to eye-level.
- Subtract the height of your bedside table.
- Add about 6' ' this is the ideal lamp height.
- To hide the bulb, the lampshade should be eye-level when you're standing too.
- Stand and measure from the floor up to eye level.
- Subtract the height of your bedside table.
- Add 6' ' this number may be a bit higher than the first one.
- Use the two measurements as a size range for your lamps: 27'-30' tall, for example.
- If your ceilings or headboard are tall, choose the taller lamp.
A king-sized bed requires large nightstands, and lamps that are both tall and substantial-looking. With a queen-sized bed and an extra-tall headboard, look for tall lamps ' but take those measurements! Make sure your bedroom lamps are the right height for reading.