Where Should a Table Lamp Be Placed?
A table lamp works best when it stands where a room would otherwise have a dark corner, and when the shade's height suits whether you are sitting or standing next to it.
In the living room: by the seating, not in the middle of the room
Place the lamp at the end of a sofa or armchair where you actually sit in the evening. A table lamp in the middle of a coffee table often gets in the way and lights the wrong area relative to where you spend time.
On the nightstand: low and at reading eye level
A low table lamp like STILL 01 suits a nightstand well, since the light does not glare when you lie down to read. Avoid tall lamps here, they often cast light directly into your eyes.
In the hallway: by the door or a console table
A table lamp in the hallway gives a welcoming light when you come home, and works well as the only light source here if there is also daylight nearby from a window or glass door.
Avoid the most common mistakes
Most placement problems come down to one of these:
- The lamp stands in a walkway, where the cable becomes a hazard
- The shade is too tall relative to seated eye level, causing glare
- The lamp stands alone in a large room, leaving the rest in darkness