Wall Lamps 101

Table lamps are great and have their places in any home, but so too do their smaller and nimbler cousins, the wall lamps. Wall lamps are especially great for small spaces in need of more light and homes with kids or pets—two groups that aren't exactly known for their gracefulness.

You can find a wall lamp to suit any room or theme. There are Tiffany-style wall lamps, ones with colorful panache, modern and minimal varieties, plus LED lamps for long-lasting, efficient light. Some even have dimmers so you can adjust exactly how bright you want your light at any given time. You'll also find many wall lamps that have power cords and plugs, making them a great choice for renters or people who don't want to cut into the walls for junction boxes.

Where are some good places to install your new wall lamps?

Consider them in places where you need more light to do things like reading, crafts or using the computer. Mounting wall lamps above your nightstand frees up space on the nightstand itself for more books or parking spots for charging gadgets. That's also a good place to put a wall lamp with a dimmer, especially if you have a partner you don't want to disturb if you find yourself up late and in need of some light. If you have a small room or one that looks cluttered, wall lamps instead of table lamps can really help things look cleaner and more open.

If you have a home office, try putting an adjustable wall lamp in there. You gain some desktop real estate and also get light exactly where you need it, no matter what.

For kids and teens, a wall lamp is a great idea for saving space, providing the kids with a sturdy source of shine and, for wall lamps with dimmers, a possible alternative to a nightlight.

People often mount wall lamps at the top of built-in shelves in the living room or open shelves in the kitchen, creating a way to spotlight items on the shelves.

Please note that wall lamps are different from wall sconces in this one important way: wall lamps are adjustable. Whether they use a swing arm or a gooseneck, the movability is what makes them different from stationary sconces.

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Emma Harger-Young - Lights Online