Headboard Lamps And Lampshades
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Published: May 17, 2007
For late night readers finding a lamp that will provide adequate lighting without the inconvenience of having to get up out of bed to turn it on and off is quite a challenge. A table lamp may take up too much space on the nightstand, a floor lamp may be too bright and disturb other sleepers, and an overhead ceiling light usually has a hard to reach switch.
Headboard lamps come in two varieties, each in a number of different looks and styles. One variety is the wall fixture lamp. These wall fixture lights attach directly to the wall near the bed. The other variety of headboard lamps usually has prongs or hooks that slide over the top of the headboard to hold the lamp in place.
As a way to save table space and provide direct light, headboard lamps can't be beat. Headboard lamps are designed to shine light down on only the area needed allowing one person to read without bothering other sleepers. By attaching one or two headboard lamps onto the wall or slipping them over the top of a headboard, these lamps save space on nightstands and bedside tables.
Another perk of using headboard lamps is the ease of turning them on and off. Late night readers can simply reach up and switch off the headboard lamps without having to get up out of bed. Headboard lamps also eliminate stumbling around in the dark looking for the light switch.
Headboard lamps also add a unique sense of style to a room. They are an innovative way to provide light and are fashioned in many different styles. Headboard lamp shades can also enhance the look of the lamp and the room it's in. One popular type of headboard lamp shade commonly used is the silk lamp shade. Silk lamp shades are classy, elegant, and can be found to match both traditional and contemporary settings. Being transparent, silk lamp shades filter light into a soft, gentle glow perfect for late night reading. Silk lamp shades come in all colors and while typically more expensive than plastic or other fabric shades, they will last many years if properly washed and cared for.
Beaded lamp shades are a fun way to add color and pizazz toheadboard lamps. Beads are usually strung and then attached to the bottom of the shade creating a fringe-like look. Often handmade, beaded lampshades typically have an antique, Victorian quality to them, and are created from a variety of materials such as glass beads, crystals, and silk fringe. Lovely examples of beaded lamp shades can be found at VictorianLampShadeSupply.com. This site not only offers custom made beaded and fringe lamp shades, they also sell make-your-own-kits that include all necessary materials and instructions on how to create your own beaded lamp shade.
Another popular type of shade for headboard lamps are fringe lamp shades. A fringe lamp shade is usually made of silk or fabric and decorated with fringe along the bottom edge. Fringe lamp shades come in many different styles that are flashy and colorful to simple and elegant. An example of a conservative, elegant fringe lamp shade is the cream colored dome shade with a scalloped, fringe edge available for purchase at Lampsplus.com.
Headboard lamps and lamp shades can be purchased at most light fixtures retailers and numerous on-line shops. For gorgeous, unique beaded and fringe shades try Aniquelampsupply.com. A number of different colors, sizes, and styles of silk lamp shades are sold at Lampsplus.com. Headboard lamps, wall fixtures, and headboard lamp shades can be found at The VermontCountryStore.com.
There are numerous ways to provide lighting in a home. Choosing the perfect type of light fixture requires a mix of practicality and creativity. Headboard lamps are decorative, especially when paired with beaded, fringe or silk lamp shades. Headboard lamps are also an innovative way to provide necessary light, while exercising the ultimate in convenience, ease, and style.
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The Vermont Country Store. 2007. 9 May 2007.
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Aston-Walsh, Barbara. "Caring for Lamp Shades." The Knoxville News Sentinel. 2007. HGTV. 9 May 2007. http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/dc_lighting_shades/articl e/0,1793,HGTV_3468_1381011,00.html.
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