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No workspace is fully functional without a desk lamp. Desk lamps are primarily a form of task lighting, but why not spruce up your workspace with a classy light source? It will bring character to your desktop and help you spark some bright ideas. Choose a desk lamp that gives you additional light where you most need it, and also compliments the décor in your home or office.

Not having enough light can be very irritating. Halogen or fluorescent bulbs are best for reading and writing, as they give off the whitest shade of light. Making sure you have an adequate amount of light at your desk is crucial, as not having enough can cause tiredness and strain on your eyes. Desk lamps are typically smaller than a standard table lamp, so you won’t have as much clutter in your workspace. Most desk lamps use downward lighting to create a spotlight directly onto your desktop where your focus is. They often have a base and shade and many of them are adjustable.

Choose the style of desk lamp that is the best fit for your lifestyle. A clamp or clip-on desk lamp is the most flexible as you can attach it anywhere in your workspace. One of it’s appeals is the that you can even bring it with you to the couch or bed when you’re tired of sitting at your desk. A banker’s desk lamp is the most traditional style of desk lamp. They have a rectangular shaped shade for a strong focused light source. There are many versions of this lamp, but the traditional colors of a banker’s desk lamp are a gold base made of metal with a pull chain and dark green glass shade. Magnifier desk lamps are most useful for the individual that does a large amount of focused reading or drawing at their desk. The attached magnifying glass helps reduce the amount of strain put on your eyes by making things under it look larger and clearer. Some desk lamps are multi-functional with a lamp attached to an organizer tray or box at the base. These are useful for reducing clutter on your desk by providing a space for pens, paperclips and other desk supplies. Gooseneck lamps are also very useful because their necks are flexible and can be twisted to shine in any direction. Tiffany glass desk lamps are also a popular style to use at a workspace. These are much more elegant and detailed lamps that use many colors of stained glass to bring class and luxury to your workspace.

Depending on what you’re looking for, you may wish to go with a desk lamp that is purely functional and therefore simple in style, or perhaps you would rather choose one that brings bright colors and a modern look to your workspace. There are many styles and types of desk lamps available to illuminate your work area when and where you need it as you surf the web, write a paper, work on your finances, or create a work of art.