It's no secret that the right light is the basis of comfortable work and the health of your eyes. Therefore, it is very important to choose the right table lamp for your desktop. But how not to get lost in the variety of shapes, colors and sizes? What are the lights? You will find answers to these and other questions below.
Types of table lamps
All table lamps come in several forms and differ primarily in design. Before you make a purchase, decide which styles of table lamps are right for you. Here are just a few variations and options:
- Decorative - are made in the form of various designs, shapes, color shades and with unusual elements. This type is purchased to create an interior, so the technical characteristics are not so important. You can buy several options for designer lamps. This will give brightness and uniqueness to the room.
- Workers, they are office workers - in this version, attention is paid not to the design, but to the functionality of the lamp. Most often, such lamps are installed at workplaces, in offices, in libraries, etc.
How to choose a working desk lamp
Table lamps for the desktop, designed directly for work, are quite practical and functional. When buying this type, you should first of all pay attention to the technical specifications, which should create the necessary conditions for work. In principle, such a lamp may well combine functionality and originality.
A table lamp, office or not, should give good lighting. If this characteristic is low, then your working capacity will decrease, because when there is not enough light, the eyes begin to get tired quickly, as a result, fatigue increases, and your eyesight may even deteriorate. It is better to choose a lamp with a certain number of adjustments, this will allow you to select the desired mode of operation at the right time.
Table lamp lighting
Experts say that table lamps for the desktop should be low power, 40-60 watts is enough. In this case, the light will not be reflected from the paper, thereby irritating the eyes. An excellent choice are lamps in which you can adjust the light intensity.
You should also choose such table lamps, from which diffused light emits, rather than direct. Therefore, pay attention to lamps with a cylindrical or round lampshade. It is better to choose a halogen type, since the light of such lamps is softer and more diffused. Also, the lampshade should be calm color shades, not distracting from work and not distorting even light. The best option is green. The color of the light bulb is of great importance, only white should be chosen so that there is no additional strain on the eyes.
It is very important to pay attention to the material of the lampshade. You should not buy plastic, because after a certain time, under the influence of high temperature from a light bulb, it can melt and “float”. If you buy metal, then it quickly heats up, you can get burned when touched. The best option is a lampshade made of glass.
Table lamp installation
Care must be taken where the table lamp will be installed. You can place it on the table, and in this case it is very important to ensure that the light does not fall directly into the eyes. It is necessary to purchase a design with a protective lampshade or angle adjustment, for example, in the form of a clothespin.
Such a lamp can be placed between an armchair or sofa. In this case, you need to pay attention to the height so that the outgoing light does not cut your eyes. It is better to purchase a lamp that is equipped with an adjustment of the level and angle, so as not to create an uncomfortable sensation for the eyes. Here, the best option is to buy a table lamp on a leg, at any time you can fix a different position of the angle of incidence of the light beam.
Also, table lamps can be used as a night lamp for the bedroom, in this case it is necessary to purchase a design with decorative elements so that the light is not bright. For example, fabric lampshades scatter rays perfectly.
Features of a quality desk lamp
Desktop table lamps should be of high quality in order to create a comfortable working environment. For stability, a sufficiently heavy base must be used. Fortunately, the choice of lamps today is quite large, and there will always be a table lamp, the price of which will be acceptable to everyone.
The quality of a table lamp determines a number of indicators, which include:
- The material from which it is made (preference should be given only to high-quality materials in order to avoid further damage or other problems during operation).
- Type and brightness of the emitted light. In this case, first of all, it is necessary to decide for what purposes the lamp is purchased. If it is for work, then it is better to buy a brighter one to perfectly illuminate the workplace. And for decorating the premises, you can choose soft color models.
- The style of the lamp.
- Model parameters.
- Build quality (do not buy a lamp of an unknown or unverified manufacturer, it can fail quickly enough).
- Lamp design (you can choose fairly simple models, but you can choose one that will be quite complex in design, it all depends on the preferences of the buyer).
What are the types of lamps
In addition to the external design, it is important to consider what the lamp will be. Basically, there are three types:
- Incandescent lamps (a cheaper option, is a special thread through which an electric current passes, as a result of which it heats up and starts to emit visible light).
- Halogen. It is the same filament, only in the design there is a special cylinder inside which there is a buffer gas. True, this will be a table lamp, the price of which is higher than that of the previous type, but it also differs in its rather long service life, as well as the spread of the natural spectrum of radiation. On average, prices for good halogen models range from 2 to 7 thousand rubles.
- Luminescent. Light is emitted due to the phosphor, which creates rays due to ultraviolet discharge. If you follow all the rules of operation, the service life is quite long.
What kind of table lamp to choose for a child
If your child goes to school, he needs to constantly do homework. They usually start in the evening, when the street is dark enough. In this case, it is necessary to take care of lighting the child’s workplace so that severe eye fatigue does not occur. This is especially true in the autumn-winter period, when there is little sunlight and the day is shorter.
The best table lamps for a child are those that have the shape of a volumetric prism. They should be wide at the edges, narrow at the base. In this case, scattered rays will prevail, which will not tire the eyes of the student. It is also very important to consider the color of the lampshade, the best option is green or dull white. He will not put pressure on his eyes, will create comfortable conditions for completing tasks.
Do not forget to make sure that the bulb does not go beyond the edges of the protective lamp, otherwise it will “press” on the eyes and cause fatigue, and as a result, vision may fall.
Errors when installing a desk lamp for a child
When buying a table lamp for a child, very often parents make a number of mistakes:
- You should not buy a model with a bright shade, this will distract the child from the work performed, and also lead to rather quick eye fatigue.
- It is not necessary to paint the bulb in green in order to achieve ideal lighting, it will only worsen the quality of the incident light, it will be dim and heterogeneous.
- You should choose a matte bulb for a table lamp so that its power is 60 watts. Only then is it perfect for completing tasks.
- You can not use a light bulb , it will greatly strain your eyes, create a bluish tint that interferes with homework.
Modern models of table lamps
White table lamps are quite popular today. They can be made in various variations, have a bent leg, as well as a sufficiently flexible mount, thanks to which you can set any position. A table lamp with a clothespin mount is very popular. It can be installed anywhere, attached to a shelf with books or to the wall of the cabinet.
Decorative table lamps
Decorative table lamps must match the interior of the room and fit not only in color, but also in size. If it is intended for work, then you can choose absolutely any shape and design. It is important to remember one thing: the lamp should look relevant against the background of objects that are in the room. Otherwise, you will not be able to achieve harmony in the interior.
Very often, such lamps have a very interesting appearance and differ in the most creative and bizarre shapes. Lampshades and lampshades can have a variety of colors. You can install such a lamp in the bedroom. It will be a great accent in design, if correctly selected for furniture and decoration in general.
Nuances when buying
So, to summarize and highlight the main important points when buying lighting for the working area:
- The office desk lamp should be multifunctional, with adjustable light intensity. It is also very important to choose a lamp of high enough quality that it lasts for many years. Of course, you have to pay a little more for it, but it's worth it.
- The luminescent desk lamp is an excellent option for the desktop, only you need to buy it in specialized stores in which the seller gives a guarantee on the goods.
Remember, a good table lamp is an excellent assistant for homework, creates a comfortable environment for work and just reading. Well, and what could be an office without a high-quality table, comfortable chair and good lighting?