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Accenting light has regained popularity with the rise of “anti-big light” content in 2024. The trend of cute, ambient light is still going strong. Relying on big central lights feels more corporate. Smaller, cute lamps create a warmer tone for the perfect ambiance. Table lamps are not only a timeless choice that goes with the trend but also versatile and practical for their functionality.
In this post, I’m going to share with you details about choosing the perfect table lamp for your living room’s theme for 2025, where to place the table lamps to transform your space strategically.
The right lamp creates the perfect ambiance. It sets the right mood and highlights specific features of the room. The placement and functionality can also be an important factor in choosing the table lamp. And, since you are putting a lamp inside your room, why not match the appeal of the room too?
Making the right choice feels daunting. Follow these tips to choose the right table lamps for your living room:
Pick a lamp style that complements the overall decor. You don’t want it to be the odd piece standing out. A simple trick is to follow the design pattern with the rest of your living room.
Here is a simplified guideline:
The proportion of a table lamp is definitely necessary to impact the aesthetics with functionality. An oversized lamp can overwhelm the space. Meanwhile, an undersized lamp feels lost amidst furniture. The visual balance gets disrupted with an over/under-sized table lamp too.
So, what is the perfect size for a table lamp? Go for a lamp size that is ⅓ to ½ the height of the table. This proportion makes sure it doesn’t overwhelm the space and noticeable at the same time.
Lamps can purely serve as lighting needs. For example, using one for reading at the study desk. However, some people prefer to use one just for the aesthetics. Most people are in between.
Pick a lamp that serves your needs. If you just want a lamp as a decoration piece, you don’t need to look for additional features. If you want the table lamp to serve both purpose, look for dimmable options with designs for flexibility.
Some modern table lamps include smart features like:
These lamps are decorative with advanced features as well. It all comes down to personal choice and budget.
Most people buy lamps and then think about the placement. However, when you have a specific place in mind to place the lamp, it can make your whole choosing process easier.
Confused about what table lamp to pick for your living room? Shoppe Maison Rose offers a wide range of options to create the perfect ambiance and layerings for different themes. Check out the shop section to find your perfect choice.
As principal at Maison Rose Interiors, Rose instills a bit of natural Canadian warmth where she was born and raised, and coastal California where she now lives. Rose’s culturally diverse background and travels abroad are seen in all her objects and ever evolving style. No matter what the style she is asked to create, each space designed by Rose is refined, collected, and unique.
