{"id":18956,"date":"2024-09-03T17:12:22","date_gmt":"2024-09-03T17:12:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/?p=18956"},"modified":"2025-11-29T03:41:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-29T03:41:19","slug":"lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-features","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-features\/","title":{"rendered":"Light Bulbs &#038; Novelties &#8211; Lighting Specifications to Lava Lamps"},"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=\"#dont-be-dim-lightbulbs-are-important\">Don&#8217;t be dim, lightbulbs are important<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#factors-to-consider-when-choosing-light-bulbs\">Factors to consider when choosing light bulbs<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#lumens-brightness\">Lumens (brightness)<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#color-rendering-index-color-accuracy\">Color rendering index (color accuracy)<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#kelvins-color-temperature\">Kelvins (color temperature)<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#wattage\">Wattage<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#size\">Size<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#rated-life\">Rated life<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#ecofriendliness\">Eco-friendliness<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cost\">Cost<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#miscellaneous-lamp-features\">Miscellaneous lamp features<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cool-lamps-novelty-lighting-for-the-fun-of-it\">Cool lamps &#8211; Novelty lighting for the fun of it<\/a>\n\n\n<ul><li>\n<a href=\"#himalayan-salt-lamps\">Himalayan salt lamps<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#lava-lamps\">Lava lamps<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#moon-lamps\">Moon lamps<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#cloud-lamps\">Cloud lamps<\/a>\n\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li><a href=\"#you-better-believe-lamps-are-a-bright-idea\">You better believe lamps are a bright idea<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"dont-be-dim-lightbulbs-are-important\">Don&#8217;t be dim, lightbulbs are important<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>You found the perfect lamp and selected a great shade. You&#8217;re done, right? Well, not quite. What about the light bulb? 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. You still have many choices to make regarding performance and appearance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of a person changing the light bulb of a jointed brass lamp\" class=\"wp-image-19053\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs.webp 702w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-333x222.webp 333w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-222x148.webp 222w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-113x75.webp 113w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-444x296.webp 444w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-452x301.webp 452w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-670x447.webp 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-light-bulbs-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"factors-to-consider-when-choosing-light-bulbs\">Factors to consider when choosing light bulbs<\/h2>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lumens-brightness\">Lumens (brightness)<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The higher the number of lumens, the brighter the bulb is. This is critical for task lighting or when the bulb needs to provide ambient light for a large area.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"color-rendering-index-color-accuracy\">Color rendering index (color accuracy)<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The greater the number, the more accurately the light source reveals the true colors of the illuminated object. LEDs emit a broader spectrum of color than fluorescent bulbs, so they render colors better and have a higher CRI [R Lenk, C Lenk 2017]<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"kelvins-color-temperature\">Kelvins (color temperature)<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The higher the number of kelvins, the &#8220;cooler&#8221; the light temperature. Blue light is the preferred color for task lighting. Bulbs with a low kelvin rating emit a warmer light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"color:#32373c;background-color:#009999\" class=\"wp-block-genesis-blocks-gb-notice gb-font-size-18 gb-block-notice\" data-id=\"c3a3d3\"><div class=\"gb-notice-title\" style=\"color:#fff\"><p>Helpful Article<\/p><\/div><div class=\"gb-notice-text\" style=\"border-color:#009999\">\n<p>Look at our in-depth article <a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/light-bulb-buying-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Light Bulb Buying Guide<\/a> for a deep dive into light bulbs.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wattage\">Wattage<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>The higher the number of watts, the more electrical energy the bulb consumes to generate light.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"size\">Size<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>You may have limitations on how big your bulb can be to stay within the critical radius of the shade.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"rated-life\">Rated life<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Different bulb types have longer or shorter life expectancies with LEDs being the longest<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ecofriendliness\">Eco-friendliness<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>Some bulbs are more energy-efficient than others. LEDs are &#8220;greener&#8221; than CFLs. These, in turn, are better than incandescent bulbs. CFL bulbs should not be thrown into the regular trash. They require a special disposal process.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cost\">Cost<\/h3>\n\n\n<p>There are always trade-offs for brightness, energy efficiency, long life and eco-friendliness. LEDs are much more expensive than CFLs or incandescent light bulbs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"702\" height=\"468\" src=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-features-wireless-charging.webp\" alt=\"Close-up of a white table lamp with a mobile phone wirelessly charging on its round light woodgrain base\" class=\"wp-image-19055\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-features-wireless-charging.webp 702w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-features-wireless-charging-333x222.webp 333w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-features-wireless-charging-222x148.webp 222w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-features-wireless-charging-113x75.webp 113w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-features-wireless-charging-444x296.webp 444w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-features-wireless-charging-452x301.webp 452w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-features-wireless-charging-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-features-wireless-charging-670x447.webp 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-features-wireless-charging-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Modern lamps offer high-tech features like wireless charging<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"miscellaneous-lamp-features\">Miscellaneous lamp features<\/h2>\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\">\n<p>Some lamps offer subtle accents and unique functional capabilities which are unavailable with most lamps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Finials<\/strong> &#8211; These decorative accents screw into the top of a lamp and secure the shade to the base.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dimmers<\/strong> &#8211; Certain bulbs permit a manual switch to dim or brighten the illumination.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wireless charging or USB ports<\/strong> &#8211; Modern lamps increasingly have charging options for smartphones, tablets and laptops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Double pull chains<\/strong> &#8211; Lamps with multiple bulbs often include two chains for controlling the sockets individually.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Storage &amp; shelves<\/strong> &#8211; Some table lamps have storage compartments for pens and other small items. Floor lamps may include fixed or rotating tabletops for setting books and magazines.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Touch control<\/strong> &#8211; Some lamps offer touch controls for power or dimming, rather than switches or knobs.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cool-lamps-novelty-lighting-for-the-fun-of-it\">Cool lamps &#8211; Novelty lighting for the fun of it<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you want something for no logical reason. The choice is impractical and doesn&#8217;t serve a necessary purpose, but you still want it. It&#8217;s whimsical, fun, spiritual or just plain cool. Whatever your reason, novelty lamps are a great expression of the inner you, whether that&#8217;s a child, a dreamer or a total geek. Remember the fishnet stocking leg lamp from &#8220;A Christmas Story?&#8221; It&#8217;s impractical but unforgettable. Sometimes, you just have to have fun decorating, regardless of whether others think it&#8217;s cool.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"himalayan-salt-lamps\">Himalayan salt lamps<\/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>Some of the most popular specialty lights these days are <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Himalayan_salt#Salt_lamps\">Himalayan salt lamps<\/a>. The granular blocks are made from pink salt crystals harvested from the Pakistani Khewra salt mine. They&#8217;re hollowed out and fitted with bulbs to produce light and generate heat. The glow ranges from light pink to bold orange, depending on the concentration of the mineral. In addition to their natural aesthetic appeal, salt lamps are said to possess health and wellness benefits, because they&#8217;re &#8220;natural ionizers.&#8221;<\/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\/himalayan-salt-lamps-380x380.jpg\" alt=\"Himalayan Salt Lamps\" class=\"wp-image-13174\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/himalayan-salt-lamps-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/himalayan-salt-lamps-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/himalayan-salt-lamps-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/himalayan-salt-lamps-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/himalayan-salt-lamps-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/himalayan-salt-lamps-468x468.jpg 468w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/himalayan-salt-lamps-430x430.jpg 430w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/himalayan-salt-lamps-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/himalayan-salt-lamps-670x670.jpg 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/himalayan-salt-lamps-830x830.jpg 830w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/himalayan-salt-lamps-930x930.jpg 930w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/himalayan-salt-lamps.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Air ionizers produce negatively charged ions, which neutralize pollutants in the air. Himalayan salt lamps are believed to improve air quality, mood and sleep. They have a soothing pinkish glow that creates a relaxing atmosphere. However, there is no scientific evidence to support these claims. The benefits of salt lamps may be psychosomatic, but the mind is powerful, so\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"lava-lamps\">Lava lamps<\/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 colorful lamps are iconic symbols of the psychedelic hippie movement of the 60&#8217;s and have become popular kitsch items. In 1963, the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mathmos.com\/Our-story.html\">original lava lamp<\/a>, called the &#8220;Astro,&#8221; was invented by Edward Craven Walker. Lava lamps consist of a simple base with a glass cone filled with clear liquid and a special colored wax. An internal light bulb heats the wax, which causes it to rise through the liquid and cool.<\/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\/lava-lamps-380x380.jpg\" alt=\"Lava Lamps\" class=\"wp-image-13175\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lava-lamps-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lava-lamps-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lava-lamps-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lava-lamps-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lava-lamps-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lava-lamps-468x468.jpg 468w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lava-lamps-430x430.jpg 430w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lava-lamps-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lava-lamps-670x670.jpg 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lava-lamps-830x830.jpg 830w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lava-lamps-930x930.jpg 930w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/lava-lamps.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>At this point, the wax loses its buoyancy and falls to the bottom of the cone, where it begins the process again. The viscous cycle is reminiscent of pahoehoe lava flows and, if you&#8217;re not careful, you can quickly become entranced in the mesmerizing undulations of the wax. Lava lamps come in several styles and colors. Trendy bars and restaurants sometimes display massive floor versions.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"moon-lamps\">Moon lamps<\/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>There&#8217;s something truly magical about a full moon in the night sky. It has been a symbol of the divine and mystical power throughout time immemorial. Moon lamps capture that timeless wonderment and create a serene and calming ambiance. These unique high-grade plastic spherical lamps sit in a cradle and emit a gentle glowing light. The cradles can vary from the simplest angular holder to a graceful and artistically sculpted hand.<\/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\/moon-lamps-380x380.jpg\" alt=\"Moon Lamps\" class=\"wp-image-13176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/moon-lamps-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/moon-lamps-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/moon-lamps-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/moon-lamps-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/moon-lamps-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/moon-lamps-468x468.jpg 468w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/moon-lamps-430x430.jpg 430w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/moon-lamps-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/moon-lamps-670x670.jpg 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/moon-lamps-830x830.jpg 830w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/moon-lamps-930x930.jpg 930w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/moon-lamps.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Some contemporary stands can suspend and rotate the globe in the air. The best moon lamps use high-tech 3D printing techniques to capture a realistic rendering of the lunar surface. Most versions provide color adjustment capability and dimming options. Moon lamps are great as nightlights or decorative accents for bookshelves and tabletops.<\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cloud-lamps\">Cloud lamps<\/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>What is it about rain and gentle thunderstorms that soothe restless minds and make it easier to drift off to sleep? Is it the faint, but perpetual sound of the raindrops coming down or the soft rumblings that calm our subconscious? Cloud lamps look and sound like actual thunderclouds, creating a relaxing environment. Polyester fiber is often used to form the fluffy cloud-like exterior of these lamps.<\/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\/cloud-lamps-380x380.jpg\" alt=\"Cloud Lamps\" class=\"wp-image-13173\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cloud-lamps-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cloud-lamps-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cloud-lamps-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cloud-lamps-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cloud-lamps-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cloud-lamps-468x468.jpg 468w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cloud-lamps-430x430.jpg 430w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cloud-lamps-500x500.jpg 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cloud-lamps-670x670.jpg 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cloud-lamps-830x830.jpg 830w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cloud-lamps-930x930.jpg 930w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/cloud-lamps.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 380px) 100vw, 380px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lightweight plastic protects the internal speaker and LED lighting systems. Some interactive models are Bluetooth\u00ae compatible and have motion sensor technology. So, you can control the sound and illumination remotely or through simple movement. Color changes may be synced with music or set to nightlight modes. How great is that? Most versions hang from the ceiling, but there are also tabletop models.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"you-better-believe-lamps-are-a-bright-idea\">You better believe lamps are a bright idea<\/h2>\n\n\n<p>Kudos to you for making it through our Lamp Buying Guide and learning how various lamps serve different roles in lighting a space. This knowledge should help you make educated decisions to build your layered lighting. Don&#8217;t forget your <a href=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/accessories\/outdoor-lamps-lanterns.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">outdoor lighting<\/a> either. A well-lit deck or patio extends your time with friends and family outside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lenk, R., &amp; Lenk, C. (2017). <a href=\"https:\/\/books.google.com\/books?id=mThZDgAAQBAJ&amp;lpg=PT15&amp;ots=cYmo9etO38&amp;dq=practical%20lighting%20design%20with%20leds&amp;lr&amp;pg=PT15#v=onepage&amp;q=practical%20lighting%20design%20with%20leds&amp;f=false\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Practical lighting design with LEDs. John Wiley &amp; Sons.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\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-18952\" class=\"gb-post-grid-item post-18952 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-wall-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-wall-lamps-333x222.webp\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium\" alt=\"Adjustable black metal wall lamp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-333x222.webp 333w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-222x148.webp 222w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-113x75.webp 113w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-444x296.webp 444w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-452x301.webp 452w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-500x333.webp 500w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-670x447.webp 670w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-lamps-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/decoroutdoor.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/lamp-buying-guide-wall-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-wall-lamps\/\" rel=\"bookmark\">Wall Lamps of All Kinds &#8211; Adjustable Arm Lights to Fixed Sconces<\/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; 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