Decor Outdoor

These mid-sized lamps are the most common portable light used in homes today. Based on where they’re placed, table lamps can improve activity performance or simply enhance the ambiance of a room.

These tall lamps are extremely versatile and may be used to light the entire room, augment overhead lighting or provide much-needed reading light. Due to their large scale, they’re often placed in the corner or behind sofas and lounge chairs.

Wall lamps, for our purposes, provide both task and ambient light, and are much more substantial in design and function. They may or may not have shades, but most can be used around seating areas or tables where you need direct light.

Shades have functional responsibilities, but they also add character and can reinforce the decor style and create a cohesive look. Lamps often come with coordinating shades, but you may have an option to swap them out.

Just like lamps and shades, bulbs are available in many varieties. Your lamp will have bulb limitations, such as the plug/base type and the maximum allowable wattage.