{"id":18952,"date":"2024-09-03T17:12:54","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T17:12:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/?p=18952"},"modified":"2025-11-29T18:35:30","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T18:35:30","slug":"lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps\/","title":{"rendered":"Wall Lamps of All Kinds &#8211; Adjustable Arm Lights to Fixed Sconces"},"content":{"rendered":"<div role=\"navigation\" aria-label=\"Table of Contents\" class=\"simpletoc shadedbg wp-block-simpletoc-toc\"><h2 class=\"simpletoc-title\">Table of Contents<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#wall-lamps-hanging-on-for-dear-light\">Wall lamps \u2013 Hanging on for dear light<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#swing-arm-wall-lamps-lighting-up-the-joint\">Swing arm wall lamps \u2013 Lighting up the joint<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#accordion-arm-wall-lamps-extending-your-lighting-capability\">Accordion arm wall lamps \u2013 Extending your lighting capability<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#additional-things-to-consider-when-evaluating-wall-lamps\">Additional things to consider when evaluating wall lamps<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#line-of-sight-height\">Line of Sight &#8211; Height<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#relative-proportion-size\">Relative Proportion &#8211; Size<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#traffic-flow-amp-activity-weight-amp-design\">Traffic Flow &amp; Activity \u2013 Weight &amp; Design<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#dont-make-a-glaring-omission\">Don&#8217;t make a glaring omission<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wall-lamps-hanging-on-for-dear-light\">Wall lamps \u2013 Hanging on for dear light<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>I can guess what you&#8217;re thinking \u2013 don&#8217;t you mean &#8220;sconces&#8221; or &#8220;vanities?&#8221; If we&#8217;re going to be nitpicky, then yes, wall lamps, sconces and vanities are all technically wall lights. However, sconces and vanities tend to illuminate a limited area. 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. They&#8217;re also effective when horizontal space is at a premium and you can&#8217;t use a desk lamp.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image size-full wp-image-13190\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps.jpg\" alt=\"Lamp Buying Guide - Wall Lamps\" class=\"wp-image-13190\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-702x468.jpg 702w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-430x287.jpg 430w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-670x447.jpg 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-830x553.jpg 830w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-930x620.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adjustable arm wall lamps direct light where it&#8217;s needed and retract when not needed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"swing-arm-wall-lamps-lighting-up-the-joint\">Swing arm wall lamps \u2013 Lighting up the joint<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p>These handy wall lights have adjustable arms that pivot and swing into several positions. They make it easy for you to move the lighting source. Some have multiple joints and adjustable shades that let you manipulate the light angle even further. This adaptability makes swing arm lamps ideal for reading or performing precision tasks needing close-up direct light. Position them between seats to take advantage of their mobility in both spots. Later, you can fold it up and out of the way when it&#8217;s not being used.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/swing-arm-wall-lamps-380x380.jpg\" alt=\"Swing Arm Wall-Mount Lamps\" class=\"wp-image-13199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/swing-arm-wall-lamps-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/swing-arm-wall-lamps-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/swing-arm-wall-lamps-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/swing-arm-wall-lamps-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/swing-arm-wall-lamps-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/swing-arm-wall-lamps-468x468.jpg 468w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/swing-arm-wall-lamps-430x430.jpg 430w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/swing-arm-wall-lamps-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/swing-arm-wall-lamps-670x670.jpg 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/swing-arm-wall-lamps-830x830.jpg 830w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/swing-arm-wall-lamps-930x930.jpg 930w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/swing-arm-wall-lamps.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"accordion-arm-wall-lamps-extending-your-lighting-capability\">Accordion arm wall lamps \u2013 Extending your lighting capability<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\">\n<p>These dynamic wall lights offer many of the same advantages as swing arm varieties, although they are usually a bit more limited in their adjustability. They often have a rotating hinge near the wall mount that permits left and right movement. The key feature is a multi-jointed accordion-like arm that extends and retracts in one direction. The shade is moved manually or using a small lever. Typically, these wall lamps have an industrial steampunk look, which makes them as much an aesthetic choice as a functional one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:50%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"380\" height=\"380\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accordion-arm-wall-lamps-380x380.jpg\" alt=\"Accordion Arm Wall Mount Lamps\" class=\"wp-image-13193\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accordion-arm-wall-lamps-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accordion-arm-wall-lamps-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accordion-arm-wall-lamps-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accordion-arm-wall-lamps-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accordion-arm-wall-lamps-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accordion-arm-wall-lamps-468x468.jpg 468w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accordion-arm-wall-lamps-430x430.jpg 430w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accordion-arm-wall-lamps-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accordion-arm-wall-lamps-670x670.jpg 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accordion-arm-wall-lamps-830x830.jpg 830w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accordion-arm-wall-lamps-930x930.jpg 930w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/accordion-arm-wall-lamps.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group shadedbg\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"additional-things-to-consider-when-evaluating-wall-lamps\">Additional things to consider when evaluating wall lamps<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"line-of-sight-height\">Line of Sight &#8211; Height<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Wall lamps adhere to the same &#8220;eye level when seated&#8221; guideline as table and floor lamps. Depending on the vertical adjustment capabilities of your lamp arm, you may have more leeway in how high you can mount the back plate.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"relative-proportion-size\">Relative Proportion &#8211; Size<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>These lights are usually not too big to begin with and are great at conserving horizontal space.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"traffic-flow-amp-activity-weight-amp-design\">Traffic Flow &amp; Activity \u2013 Weight &amp; Design<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Their ability to rotate and retract allows them to fold up and tuck out of the way. Be wary of positioning them in high-traffic areas, since they don&#8217;t fit as snuggly to the wall as a traditional sconce.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dont-make-a-glaring-omission\">Don&#8217;t make a glaring omission<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Are you feeling pretty good about your understanding of lamps? Before you get too cocky, there&#8217;s a vital element we haven&#8217;t covered yet that can make or break the performance of a lamp. No, it&#8217;s not how much they have rehearsed. We&#8217;re talking about lampshades. The next section of our guide takes a deep dive in what to look for and consider.<\/p>\n\n\n<section class=\"gb-block-post-grid featuredpost aligncenter\"><h2 class=\"gb-post-grid-section-title\">Guide Sections<\/h2><div class=\"gb-post-grid-items is-grid columns-2\"><article id=\"post-6661\" class=\"gb-post-grid-item post-6661 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-guide-lamps category-guides category-lighting tag-guide-lamps entry\"><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/lamp-buying-guide\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-333x222.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Vintage bronze lamp with umbrella-like fringed ivory shade on a reddish brown wooden side table in a white room near a tufted sofa\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-333x222.webp 333w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-222x148.webp 222w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-113x75.webp 113w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-444x296.webp 444w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-452x301.webp 452w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-670x447.webp 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide.webp 702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-text\"><header class=\"gb-block-post-grid-header\"><h3 class=\"gb-block-post-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/lamp-buying-guide\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Lamp Buying Guide<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-byline\"><\/div><\/header><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-excerpt\"><\/div><\/div><\/article>\n<article id=\"post-18948\" class=\"gb-post-grid-item post-18948 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-guide-lamps category-lighting tag-guide-lamps entry\"><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/lamp-buying-guide-table-lamps\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-table-lamps-333x222.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Minimalist modern metal table lamp with tapered white shade on wooden nightstand\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-table-lamps-333x222.webp 333w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-table-lamps-222x148.webp 222w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-table-lamps-113x75.webp 113w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-table-lamps-444x296.webp 444w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-table-lamps-452x301.webp 452w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-table-lamps-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-table-lamps-670x447.webp 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-table-lamps-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-table-lamps.webp 702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-text\"><header class=\"gb-block-post-grid-header\"><h3 class=\"gb-block-post-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/lamp-buying-guide-table-lamps\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Types of Table Lamps &#8211; Task to Accent Lighting for All Occasions<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-byline\"><\/div><\/header><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-excerpt\"><\/div><\/div><\/article>\n<article id=\"post-18950\" class=\"gb-post-grid-item post-18950 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-guide-lamps category-lighting tag-guide-lamps entry\"><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/lamp-buying-guide-floor-lamps\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-floor-lamps-333x222.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Modern silver metal floor lamp with white drum shade in living room with hardwood floor, sofa and potted plants\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-floor-lamps-333x222.webp 333w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-floor-lamps-222x148.webp 222w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-floor-lamps-113x75.webp 113w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-floor-lamps-444x296.webp 444w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-floor-lamps-452x301.webp 452w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-floor-lamps-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-floor-lamps-670x447.webp 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-floor-lamps-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-floor-lamps.webp 702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-text\"><header class=\"gb-block-post-grid-header\"><h3 class=\"gb-block-post-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/lamp-buying-guide-floor-lamps\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Floor Lamp Designs &#8211; Elevated Lighting to Brighten your Space<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-byline\"><\/div><\/header><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-excerpt\"><\/div><\/div><\/article>\n<article id=\"post-18954\" class=\"gb-post-grid-item post-18954 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-guide-lamps category-lighting tag-guide-lamps entry\"><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/lamp-buying-guide-shades\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-shades-333x222.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Close-up of light taupe lampshade of black metal lamp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-shades-333x222.webp 333w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-shades-222x148.webp 222w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-shades-113x75.webp 113w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-shades-444x296.webp 444w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-shades-452x301.webp 452w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-shades-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-shades-670x447.webp 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-shades-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-shades.webp 702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-text\"><header class=\"gb-block-post-grid-header\"><h3 class=\"gb-block-post-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/lamp-buying-guide-shades\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Choosing the Right Lamp Shade &#8211; Popular Shapes, Sizes &#038; Materials<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-byline\"><\/div><\/header><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-excerpt\"><\/div><\/div><\/article>\n<article id=\"post-18956\" class=\"gb-post-grid-item post-18956 post type-post status-publish format-standard has-post-thumbnail category-guide-lamps category-lighting tag-guide-lamps entry\"><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-features\/\" rel=\"bookmark\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"333\" height=\"222\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-features-333x222.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"LED, incandescent and fluorescent lightbulbs arranged in a circle on wooden background\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-features-333x222.webp 333w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-features-222x148.webp 222w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-features-113x75.webp 113w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-features-444x296.webp 444w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-features-452x301.webp 452w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-features-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-features-670x447.webp 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-features-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-features.webp 702w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-text\"><header class=\"gb-block-post-grid-header\"><h3 class=\"gb-block-post-grid-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-features\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Light Bulbs &#038; Novelties &#8211; Lighting Specifications to Lava Lamps<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-byline\"><\/div><\/header><div class=\"gb-block-post-grid-excerpt\"><\/div><\/div><\/article>\n<\/div><\/section>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wall lamps, for our purposes, provide both task and ambient light, and are much more substantial in design and function. 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