Types of table lamps: what they are, their features and tips for choosing

Content:

1. Priority zone in choosing exclusive lamps
2. Device structure, purpose
3. Variety of lamps
4. Light sources
5. Glow color
6. How to choose a lamp for the room

The unique variety of table lamps amazes the imagination of lovers of beautiful accessories. The modern style of complete sets of current devices will quickly resolve emerging night lighting disputes, and at the same time help to introduce a warm or cold flow of light into the interior. 

Priority zone in the selection of exclusive lamps

A table lamp is an important accessory that solves a range of problems - lighting, while combining the refined classics of the interior of the room. The degree of lighting directly affects eye health and human posture. The cozy atmosphere of the home depends entirely on the location of the lamp modification. Manufacturers of branded table lamps have included several attachments in their systems and selected new design ideas. The table lamps catalog contains devices with complex architecture and budget options. Here you can familiarize yourself in more detail with the descriptions and characteristics of such a wide range of products. 

Design of devices, purpose

Lamps are installed on a work table, desk, cabinets, cabinets. The lower part of the device is securely fixed on a horizontal surface. The mobile proportions of the detail look perfect in the interior environment and are in perfect harmony in the room against the background of the architectural composition of the room. The attributes are aimed at illuminating the workplace and providing a detailed overview of the arrangement of furniture in the dark. Most models are equipped with a movable body, which is necessary to change the position of the lampshade and obtain better lighting. 

The lamp can be used by all family members, starting from the age of 7 years. Before using the device, it is necessary to give useful recommendations to children - do not look at the lamp. This will help avoid getting a burn to the cornea, leading to complete loss or a sharp decrease in vision. 

Table lamps have found application:

• In doing home exercises for students. 
• In carrying out work with documentation. 
• In interior decoration using warm colors and light shades. 
• For illuminating the area of ​​bedridden patients, which is an excellent alternative to a night light. 

To choose a specific model, it is necessary to take into account the specified power, the method of controlling the settings, and the intensity of light transmission. According to standards, each modification of the device contains:

• mount
• plug
• switch. 

Current flows from the beginning of the plug to the lamp. The simple mechanism of operation can be adjusted through switches or buttons located on the body of the device. The system device, which has options for controlling the intensity of light transmission, includes resistors and other controls that help regulate the current power around the clock. 

Table lamp "Bamboo" (black ceiling)

Table lamp gray green glass (brown shade)

Variety of lamps

Unique solutions are borrowed from various manufacturers who want to surprise the client with a striking color scheme of different styles, made in decorative paints, where the wishes of the clients were considered. The range of product groups of lamps is usually divided into several classes, where the products differ in the nature of the luminous flux:

• Office - strict, at the same time creative design, suitable for different types of interior. 
• Classic - a standard prototype with a floor lamp necessary for easy movement of the device in space. 
• The children's version is an excellent replacement for a lamp for large rooms, designed in a modern style, characterized by a striking, amazing presentation. 

Attention, all modifications of lamps intended for children should not be used for penmanship and reading lessons, since the devices are aimed at creating twilight where the child will feel protected. Such table lamps are used in a nursery if the child is very timid. 

In accordance with the variation of the type of fastening, lamps are divided:

• Device using self-tapping screws and brackets. Before carrying out installation work, it is recommended to clearly determine the location of the lamp so that the light falls at the desired angle on a predetermined place where written work is planned to be carried out. Minus - it can seriously damage the integrity of the table covering, it is impossible to move or change the location of the attribute. 
• Classic. Most modern table lamps have a smooth, stable bottom, which allows you to place the device on the table cover without the use of additional mounting systems. 
• Fixing mechanism in the form of a clothespin. The compact device can be placed anywhere. Thanks to its light weight, the device does not fall and holds securely on curtains, curtain rods, fabric and hard materials. It takes up virtually no space and looks delicate from different angles. 

Technological solutions from various manufacturers are today presented in several dozen modified mounting series included in one set of table lamps. The set contains three configurations of stands and fasteners. This quickly facilitates the client's choice. The buyer independently finds a taste solution for decorating the room. 

Numerous copies can operate from a battery power source, as well as from the electrical network. The second configuration of the technological device is considered unique and more in demand. Such systems are durable and do not require special care or personal supervision for children, who can easily find and remove the batteries from the socket. 

Today, a number of new lighting devices are many-sided and varied. Attributes can combine several proportional, valuable elements, introduce multifunctional solutions and serve as decoration. 

The devices can be divided into:

Device with a flexible, elastic base that can be easily removed, which is necessary for replacement with a new element. Therefore, you can quickly change the position of the lamp. The legs are made by the manufacturer in different geometric shapes: wire, hinged. 

With a durable, metal support that does not change the configuration. The bottom does not deform even with falls and impacts. This allows you to preserve the life of the product. Minus - you cannot change the height level and degree of inclination. 

An engineering structure with a fixed base, characterized by rigidity and the presence of hinged elements. It is possible to set the direction of the lampshade in the desired direction.  

Modifications of lamps can be equipped with various switches:

• Buttons on the surface of the device. 
• Cord. 
• Remote control for operating the device remotely. 

Each kit includes instructions for use, which we recommend that you read carefully. Modern device configurations are designed for different classes of consumers, for whom there are more than 20 suitable product series. Unique architecture, presented in different geometric shapes, is a step towards a quick, easy choice of modifications for room lighting. 

Table lamp "Adagio"

White glass table lamp

Light sources

Table lamps can be equipped with different lamp configurations. Today they look creative and are in great demand:

• Fluorescent - reflect bright light, consume a small amount of power about 6 Watts. They are mercury tubes filled with phosphor and gas. In the cavity of the element, when exposed to electricity, the current is converted into ultraviolet radiation, the rays scattering throughout the room produce bright light. Lamps are often available in a U-shaped configuration.
• Diodes are considered the most environmentally friendly devices operating on electrical energy, since they do not emit toxic compounds and vapors into the environment. They work for about 5 years, the price tag is slightly higher than other models. 
• Lamps with incandescent filaments have a special superiority. The light propagation mechanism is a tungsten helix, which is heated by turning on a current. Operates for about 1000 hours. If you incorrectly select the power and type of lamp for the lamp, a fire may occur. All lamp models have features, characteristics, differences and disadvantages. 

By analyzing the lighting effects of modern lamps, we can draw conclusions that will help the buyer choose the right option among the many thousands of products:

• An economical solution is LED, consuming the very minimum of electricity (about 330 kW/h). 
• For long-term use, two types of devices are suitable - LED and fluorescent light bulbs. 

A creative approach to choosing lamps will help you clearly decide on the purchase of a product that will last a long time. 

Table lamp with matte lampshade, nickel

Table lamp (white shade)

Glow color

A large number of offers from manufacturers, presented in the form of a rich assortment of products. Every buyer should know this; artificial light should be similar to natural light. The scattering rays of a warm shade will allow you to quickly get used to the new lamp, which cannot be said about cold incandescent lamps. The temperature of lamps is measured in Kelvin. Taking this factor into account, the buyer can easily navigate the selection of the product. 

Abstract lamp heating mode, divided into several types:

• Strong yellow. The current range in parameters is 2700 - 3000 K.
• Cold. The temperature of the coloring ranges from 6500 K. In such an environment it is impossible to get used to and perform normal work with documents. 
• Warm, childish - parameter up to 4000 K.
• Moderately warm 4500 K is an excellent option for working with documentation and computers. 
• Halogen lamps give off a white tint and overheat quickly, so they are not used in children's rooms. 

Lamps combined with LED diodes are not subject to overheating, which cannot be said about halogen devices. Modern ice devices produce artificial light, which is similar to the flow of sunlight. Knowledge of temperature indicators will help you establish and obtain the desired shade of green and white. Such elements can emit about a hundred different colors, which depends on the whim of the buyer. 

The palette of ideas from the developers of branded lamps does not end there. Today we plan to develop new technologies. In accordance with standards, lamps with very bright, saturated shades cannot be turned on in rooms. Working with documents and small parts in such conditions can lead to vision loss. 

The primary choice of lighting that is pleasing to the eye is given by the following shades:

• Metallic and white shades. 
• Dark blue, light blue. 
• Yellowish. 
• Moderate dark red. 
• Pale brown. 

It has long been known that soft, incident light relaxes the muscles of the eyeball. Thereby preventing the formation of muscle spasms, which is a prevention of increased intracranial pressure and the development of headaches. Intensely bright light is necessary for industrial operations in production areas where lengthy, detailed analysis of small and medium print is not required. 

Table lamp (white lampshade)

Table lamp with white lampshade

How to choose a lamp for the room

To choose the right exclusive lamp solution, you need to decide where exactly the lamp will be located: in the office, reception area, dressing room, nursery or outdoors. 

The style should correspond to the comfort zone or workplace. It is important to combine the style of the lampshade and the design of color integrations with the interior of the premises. It is necessary to take into account the presence of specified, necessary options and settings. If you find it difficult to select an excellent modification, ask our specialist for recommendations, and be prepared to answer several questions related to the interior and level of work commitment. 

• Office, study. An excellent option is a lamp with a solid stand, fixed on a clothespin. The device should move easily, and the lampshade should change location, tilt, and change height. 
• To improve the living room, you need to pay attention to the style of the central lampshade, located on a horizontal plane, and choose an alternative option of the same color. A similar prototype will be needed for housewives interested in evening reading or doing household chores around the house. 
• Bedroom area. You can choose any modification, with the exception of the office version. Not very suitable, a bright prototype that emits light of a not saturated hue. Which promotes relaxation and rest. A review of products with matte shades, translucent lampshades, and additional accessories is recommended. 
• For a schoolchild. A person who is constantly fixated on solving problems, reading, and calculating should not damage his eyesight in the process of studying. A wonderful solution to the problem is a table lamp with a durable base and a flexible leg. You should not install fluorescent lamps or devices that reflect dim or very bright saturated light mixed with any shade. To illuminate the student's room, LED devices are a priority. 

Gold table lamp

Crystal table lamp with cream shade

The delicate execution of the configurations, combined with several shades of the main details, pleasantly pleases the eye and looks harmonious with the interior of the premises. 

To buy table lamps made in original design solutions, go to the official website and select an option in our online store Garda-Decor. Here are more than 100 prototypes of exclusive models that will become an exceptional attribute in the interior of your premises. Superb architecture that will capture the imagination of the attribute lover and will change the variation in the approach to landscaping the rooms of your home or work office. 

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