10 Bright Ideas for Decorating With Floor and Table Lamps

"Give light and people will find the way." ~Ella Baker

Here at Woodchuck's Fine Furniture of Jacksonville we are always looking for ways to make decorating easier for you. A great way to start is with a great lamp!! Not only are lamps essential to a well-lit room, but they also make a big impact on a home's overall look and feel. Illuminate your space and amplify your style with these tips for choosing the right floor and table lamps for your home.

1. The Importance of Lighting

Without proper lighting, even the most stylish space isn't truly complete. Every room needs a combination of general lighting, task lighting and accent lighting to set a mood and provide sufficient illumination. Table and floor lamps, which typically fall under the task lighting category, are especially important because they play both a functional and decorative role in your home. Size, shape and style all need to be taken into account when selecting lamps to suit both your lighting needs and taste in home decor.

2. Complement Your Decor
"Think of a lamp as part of the jewelry of a room," interior designer Judith Balis says. "You need to select the right piece to complement the rest of the room." When choosing lamps, consider the style you're going for in your home first. Is it traditional? Modern? Eclectic?

3. Sleek Shades
If you're going for a modern or contemporary look, think simple and streamlined when selecting lamps. Currently in vogue, slim bases and drum-shaped shades can add height and drama to a space without overpowering its other decor.

4. Timeless Appeal
Shades with a tapered shape tend to blend well with traditional decor. For example...you could pair an antique ceramic lamp with colorful Indian textiles and a Chinese wall hanging for a look that's both worldly and classic.

5. Choose Shades With Flair
"If you need to add color or texture to a room, an interesting lampshade will add just the boost you are looking for," Balis says. Look for a shade with a bold pattern, an interesting texture or decorative touches like beads or tassels.

6. Coordinate the Components

When pairing a lamp shade with a base, Balis says a good rule of thumb is to choose a shade that mimics the shape of the lamp itself. If you have a square base, try a square or rectangular shade. A round or drum-shaped shade works well with a round or bulb-shaped base, while a conical shade is a good fit for a tall, thin base.

7. Size It Up
"Like anything else in decorating, you want to be mindful of scale," Balis says. Make sure the size of your lamp is appropriate for its location. You don't want to put a massive lamp on a very small table — not only will it look disproportionate, but it might also be bumped into or knocked over. Likewise, a very small lamp will look out of place in a large room. As for the scale of the lamp itself, the shade should be one-half to three-fourths the size of the base and should hide the internal hardware of the lamp.

8. Translucent vs. Opaque
Another important factor to consider when choosing a lamp shade is how much light you need the lamp to cast. If you want the lamp to illuminate an entire room or provide light for reading, a translucent shade is the best choice. However, if the lamp is strictly an accent piece, try an opaque shade for a dramatic look.

9. Proper Placement
After selecting the right lamps, deciding where to put them is just as important. Floor lamps help to illuminate corners and reading areas. While, table lamps are great for filling out the rest of the room.

10. Up to Task
In any room, make sure the lighting you choose is sufficient for the tasks and activities you want to accomplish there. **Make sure to LIKE us on Facebook at: www.facebook.com/woodchucks

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*HOW CAN I TELL IF I NEED A NEW MATTRESS?
If you bought your current mattress over seven years ago, it may be time to start thinking about a new mattress set. Other indications it may be time for a change include:
Your mattress suffers from diminished support capabilities, is not smooth or comfortable to sleep on, or shows too much wear and tear. You wake up feeling tired and remain exhausted throughout the day.

*WHY ARE TODAY’S MATTRESSES SO THICK?
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*WHY IS MY NEW MATTRESS SET MUCH HIGHER THAN MY OLD ONE?
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*MY NEW MATTRESS SEEMS TO BE SAGGING WHERE I SLEEP. WHY?
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Thicker, plusher mattresses show more pronounced body signatures than firmer mattresses. In fact, you should be more concerned if you mattress does not show slight body signatures.
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*HOW DO I SET UP MY QUEEN OR KING MATTRESS AND BOX SPRING?
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*WHY IS IT TAKING LONGER FOR ME TO GET USED TO MY NEW MATTRESS?
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