Small table or desk lamps will provide task light directly onto the desk top without causing glare the way overhead lighting can.

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The table lamps must be comparable scale to the furnishings they are near. High sofa backs or arms call for larger size lamps. Also consider the size of the table they will be on. The width of the lamp shade should not be bigger than the table it is on.

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The size of the lamps should be comparable scale to the size of the headboard and end tables being used. For instance, small lamps will be "lost" next to a large, commanding headboard.

Swing arm wall lights add a decorative element, and allow one person to read without disturbing the other. To avoid glare, install them so the shades are about 22 inches off of the mattress. Pendants, track, and recessed lighting are another way to add reading light and high style to your room.

Consider the purpose of the light. Is it purely decorative? If so, you can choose whatever style you love. If its purpose is mostly for a task, like reading, you must then consider the wattage (3-way 150 watt are good reading lights), and the size and color of the lamp shade. Wider shades (at least 15 inches diameter_ allow an adequate amount of reading light to be available. White and beige shades allow the light to shine through. Dark or black colored shades will contain the light and only allow the light to shine down onto the table top.

Generally, wall sconces should be hung 72 inches off of the floor. If the ceiling is very high, sconces can be hung higher for a dramatic effect, or at the tops of pillars or beams to highlight architecture. If there are people taller than six feet in the house, the sconce should be hung high enough so the tallest person can not see into it.

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For shaving and putting on make-up, the best light should be even and shadow-free. To achieve this, light should come from above and both sides. Wall sconces should be at least 28 inches apart and centered 60 inches off of the floor. Of course, taller or shorter people can adjust this guideline. If there are no wall sconces being used, the fixture above the mirror should be at least 36 inches to light both sides of your face.

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