Where: Swing arm wall lamps can be the perfect lighting solution when tabletop space is not available: beside beds, behind sofas, between bookshelves, over dressing tables, and even in bathrooms.
Style: Because these lamps have adjustable arms and can be hung at any height, they are excellent task lights for functions such as reading and needlework.
Wattage: Look for swing arm wall lamps that provide a variety of light levels (3-way sockets and dimmers).
Placement: Hang wall lamps so that the bottom of the shade is at eye level of the user.
Shades: Unique lampshades can give any wall lamp just the right personality for your room.
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I am having the electrician come tomorrow at 1 p.m. to hang my swing arm lamps to go with a four poster rice bed. I read that the shade should be at eye level. Do they go inside or outside of the posters?
So sorry for my delayed response but our Creative Director had a baby so we got behind on our blog monitoring! You can hang the swing arms inside OR outside (usually outside) the posts of the tester bed. Send us a picture!
Ashton