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Lighting is essential to the look and function of any room. And today there are more options in lighting your home than ever before. Lamps are the most common portable fixtures found in almost every home these days. So, below is some information that might help you decide the right kind of lamps and lamp shades for your home.

If you need some extra lighting, accent lamps are the most suitable for such areas. You can place them in bedrooms, bathrooms, hallways, entrances etc. They are not too tall so are the right fixtures for providing accent lighting.

Table lamps are one of the most versatile lighting fixtures. They can be used almost every where you wish to like, bedrooms, living rooms, dining rooms etc. They are used for general illumination purpose.

Another type of lamps are the desk lamps. They are around 12 to 20 inches high and are used in areas where some specific tasks are performed. For lighting up the dark corners, floor lamps are the best. Wall lamps are a popular choice for bedrooms. They are mainly used where table space is limited.

Lamps are a vital part of home decorating accessories. They add a kind of style element to the area. There are many different styles of lamps available in the market today with different shapes, colors and sizes. Some popular one’s are : neutral tans, off-whites, antique whites, iron and polished brass.

Remember if you purchase a lamp with a three-way switch, you’ll need to purchase a three-way bulb. A three-way switch, on its own, will not provide three levels of illumination.

In general, the height of the shade should be equal the measurement taken from the base of the lamp to the bottom of the bulb socket. However, some newer styles of lamps and accent lamps do not always follow this rule. The lamp shade should be at least as wide as the widest point of the lamp body.

There are mainly three important things to look when it comes to purchasing lamps- top diameter, bottom diameter and the shade length. Also, there are many different materials for lamp shades like silk, cotton, linen, plastic/vinyl and paper.

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