Walmart End Table Lamps (2024)

FAQs

What is the best height for end table lamps? ›

You usually want to choose a table or surface first and then determine the height of the lamp. My go-to range is about 24-28” depending on the placement. If you'll be sitting next to the lamp, the bottom of the shade should be at about eye level.

Check the Bulb First

Make sure you remove the table lamp from any source of power. Once you've done that, simply unscrew it and insert a brand new light bulb of the same type. If the new bulb lights up when you reconnect the power, then problem solved!

Additionally, placing the lamp slightly behind and to the side of the table allows for a more even distribution of light, preventing glare and creating a cozy atmosphere.

Aim to have your bedside lamps the same height as your headboard or a couple of inches in either direction. If you have a taller headboard, ensure your bedside lamps are taller than half the headboard for the best aesthetic.

Lamp Height - A good rule of thumb is to find a table lamp that is approximately 30" tall from the bottom of the base to the top of the shade/finial. Without getting too mathematical, the top of the lamp should be between 58" and 64" from the ground.

In general, you can expect an incandescent lamp to last between 800 and 2000 hours; a CFL to last around 8000 hours; a linear fluorescent lamp to last between 16,000 and 24,000 hours; an LED to last between 35,000 and 50,000 hours; and an induction lamp to last between 80,000 and 100,000 hours.

Voltage spikes are one thing, but a much more common answer to the question 'why do my light bulbs keep blowing' is a simple mismatch of fixture and the required bulb wattage. Too much wattage will cause more heat, greater risk of failure, and even a fire risk.

Check the lightbulb to see if it is loose in the socket, or has burned out. Tighten the bulb or replace it, as needed. Check the socket tab in the center of the socket. If it's flattened, you may have to pull up on it in order for it to make contact with the bulb.

However, no matter if you are choosing lighting for a large space or a smaller one, the lamps' styles don't have to match, but they do have to complement each other and the overall design.

Where is the best place to put a table lamp? ›

Place Table Lamps Near Seating Areas. When coming up with design ideas, the most traditional lamp placement is near seating areas. It is custom to put a lamp on either side of a couch, next to an armchair or rocking chair, and at intervals around a conversation circle of seating.

The height of your table lamps is also an important factor to consider when placing them in your living room. As a general rule of thumb, the bottom of the lampshade should be at eye level when you are seated.

We've already mentioned that the average table lamp is 30-36 inches tall. However, you can vary up the height of the light in proportion to the end table to about one and a half times the height of the end table. That is, an end table of about 23 inches with a lamp of about 34 inches.

End tables are typically smaller than side tables (approx. 12" - 18" diameter/square) and can often fit into tight spaces. Here are a few examples of end tables that pack a lot of style and would work in many modern contemporary or transitional spaces.

First, measure the width and height of the table where you're going to put the lamp. Look for lamps that are no more than 1.5 times as high as the table. Also, look at the diameter of the lamp shade. It shouldn't be any wider than the tabletop.

End tables should be within two inches of a sofa's arm height. For example, if the sofa's arm is 22" tall, a proper end table can be anywhere from 20" – 24" tall. Can't find the right end table height for your room? Go shorter rather than taller for a more comfortable experience.

But by following a rule of thumb as a guide, and by using your best judgement, you can't go too far wrong. 'The general rule to follow is to ensure the bottom of the light fixture is between 30" and 36" from the top of your table,' says Marketa Rypacek, managing director at lighting brand, Industville Ltd.

Generally, pendant lights tend to hang from between 12-20″/ 30-51cm below a standard 8ft/ 2.4m ceiling, obviously also taking into account the above points. Another way to think about this is ensuring there's at least a 7ft/ 2.1m clearance between the floor and the bottom of your pendant.

The Rule of Thirds: Typically, your lamp (shade included) should sit at about one-third the height of your table, and its width shouldn't exceed one-third of the table's width. But remember, these are guidelines, not unbreakable laws.