Where to put a table lamp

• How to choose the right table lamp
• Where to put a table lamp
• What style of lamp to choose
• Wired up
• Two by two
• Make it work

Most of the features you decide on will be based on where the lamp is going to go. For instance, if it’s going to sit on a side table between two armchairs, you won’t want a particularly fussy base or large shade, because it would obstruct the sightlines between people sitting either side.

At the same time, you won’t want anything too small, as it may not project enough light. In fact, for a side table, the best thing to look for is a design with a glass base, or just a slim base, and a fairly small shade that doesn’t reach over the edges of the table.

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