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WHAT ARE PORTABLE LIGHTS?
Portable lamps are lights (or lamps) that can be picked up, moved and plugged in wherever there is an electrical outlet. Floor lamps, Torchieres and Table lamps are considered portable lamps. Many rooms and areas in your home will need light in certain areas for tasks such as homework, reading in a chair or reading in bed – more than a chandelier or other light fixtures can provide. That’s where portables are important as they can provide the required light for those activities.
WHAT ARE FLOOR LAMPS?
A Floor Lamp is a tall lamp that stands on the floor. Floor lamps are part of a larger group called portables.
WHAT IS A TORCHIERE?
Torchiere is a tall floor lamp that directs light upwards and also gives indirect, diffused light from the sides. Torchiere (or Torchère) is derived from the French word ‘torche’, which means ‘torch’. A Torchiere is like a tall torch that directs the light straight up but also provides a gentle illumination to the sides. Torchieres are also, part of a larger group called portables.
WHAT IS A TABLE LAMP?
A table lamp is a portable light with one or more bulbs designed to stand freely on a table. Table lamps are one of three lighting options under the category of portable lamps. They are some of the best accessories to have in a room as they add to the aesthetics of the room and can set the mood by dimming or brightening.
WHERE ARE PORTABLE LIGHTS USED?
Floor Lamps Usage: When planning lighting for your home, floor lamps can help you in many ways. They are a great source of general illumination and as such can really help light up dark corners and larger rooms. Floor lamps can also act as an under layer of light, creating task lighting right where you need it, like next to your favorite reading chair or a floor lamp casting light down onto your desk. The best advantage of floor lamps is the flexibility of moving them right where you need them.
Torchiere Usage: Tochieres are a great part of any lighting design because they not only are beautiful but also the light is directed upwards and so you never have to worry about glare. In addition, with the glass of the torchiere opening upwards, you can use higher wattage bulbs so you can light up a larger area with just one lamp. Because of this, torchieres are a great addition for general lighting and have the great advantage that you can place them wherever you have a dark spot and an outlet. Torchieres can work well and look great in the living room, den, bedroom and the family room.
Table Lamps Usage: Table lamps serve many purposes when designing lighting for your home. Obviously they are there to provide illumination, but the attractiveness of the lamps makes them key design elements as well. Table lamps are great for task lighting such as by a desk or next to your favorite reading chair. They also provide a nice general illumination to fill in dark areas where your overhead lighting may need help. Table lamps also make great accent pieces and can be used as accent lighting for key design features in your home.
WHAT ARE THE STYLES OF PORTABLE LAMPS?
Floor lamps and Torchieres Styles: Floor lamps come in a tremendous variety of styles with beautiful variations in finish, shades and materials. From sleek and modern to simple classic brass or glass, to more ornate styles.nd Kichler has a tremendous selection of Torchieres are also available in a large variey of styles like modern, traditional, Tiffany and Art Glass.
Table Lamps Styles: There are many styles of table lamps available – from simple, sleek lamp bases to more intricate designs to bold colors and even figures built into the design. In addition to the wide variety of lamp bases, there are several options for lamp shades like simple cone shapes to squares, bell shapes and more in linen, fabrics, satin or glass.
HOW DO YOU SELECT THE RIGHT PORTABLE?
When selecting the Portable Lamps – Floor Lamps, Torchieres or Table Lamps for your house keep these dimensions in mind.
Height for floor lamps: The bottom of the lampshade should be approximately 42 inches from the floor’s surface. Torchieres, used to light dark corners, can be from 66 to 72 inches from the floor.
Height for table lamps: If the light is used purely for aesthetic purpose, the height will not matter much. However, if it was used as a reading light, then a height higher than 26 inches is preferable. If you are a tall person sitting on a couch, you would need a table lamp that is 32 inches from the table top. In addition, the higher the lamp is, the better you can position your picture frames, figurines and other accessories around it.
Height for desk lamps: Desk lamps should be 16 inches above the work surface and 13 inches from the front of a desk.
Lamp shade: The amount of light diffused in a room depends on the transparency of the shade. If the shade is opaque, such as stained glass and other dark colored shades, the light effect will be subtle. If the shade is translucent or transparent like silk or linen, more light (that is favorable for reading) will be available. So, depending on the purpose of the portable, you can select the suitable lamp.
Bulb: Depending on the amount of light and the kind of energy saving required in the room, the appropriate bulb type and wattage can be selected.
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