Table luminaire is only for reading? Check out tips for uses

It is common, when we think of the table luminaire, to associate this object with reading moments in an armchair or in bed, when we relax before bedtime.

This type of luminaire, however, can be used for different activities and in different environments of the house. It can be present when working or studying, and can even serve as a way to complement the main lighting of an environment.

There are different types of lighting and luminaires that favor different purposes. Find out below how to use your table luminaire in a versatile way and how to choose the ideal model for you!

Is the table luminaire only for reading moments?

In the living room or bedroom, it can help build a cozy environment, with indirect lighting. After all, turning on a few lampshades causes a very different feeling from turning on all the lights in the space.

This makes it work very well in baby rooms, where the adult uses it to take care of the child, but does not want to wake them up.

If you have little space in your home, it can also be a good option. Unlike floor luminaires, which occupy a certain space in the environment, the table luminaire can be arranged on a dresser, shelf, or other objects. This makes it occupy little space and expands its possibilities of use.

Suggestions of lighting types to use with your table luminaire

The table luminaires work very well when used for specific tasks, with direct lighting, or to complement the lighting of environments, with indirect lighting.

Learn a little about each of these types of lighting.

Task lighting

It is that type of lighting designed for the execution of some activity, which is usually manual. Preparing food on the kitchen counter, studying at the bedroom desk, or applying makeup at the bathroom mirror: all this requires task lighting.

The table luminaire is a classic example of an object for this purpose. After all, it can be arranged in various places and usually has the light focused in one direction, which contributes to visibility and attention.

Direct lighting

When the light is directed specifically at a specific point, we call it direct lighting. A classic example is accent lighting, when the goal is to highlight some object or environment.

In this case, the table luminaire can contribute to drawing attention to spaces in the living room, bedroom, or a certain area.

Indirect lighting

It may be less usual, but there are table luminaires that produce indirect lighting. This means that they direct the light onto a surface, and then it reflects into the environment.

Although they are not the most indicated for work or study, as they offer lower visibility, they can be used for other purposes.

Indirect lighting can be a good choice if you wish, for example, to complement the main lighting of an environment. This is a good option for the bedroom or living room, which during the day can fulfill the function of an office, but at night calls for more relaxing lighting.

This is because this type of lighting produces a feeling of comfort and a desire to stay in that space, characteristics that can be explored in living and relaxing places, such as the bedroom and living room, or even in the baby's room.

How to use the table luminaire?

Whether to relax, study, or work, the table luminaire goes beyond reading moments. Check out some of them!

To relax

Try placing one or more table luminaires around the environment. The lighting they provide, which is softer and, depending on the model, diffuse, provides a feeling of calm and relaxation to environments.

In this case, the ideal is to use bulbs with a lower color temperature, below 3,500 K. This type of light, of yellow color, provides more comfort to those who are frequenting that environment.

To complement the decoration

In addition to composing the lighting, we know that table luminaires can be beautiful decoration pieces, conferring elegance and sophistication to the environment.

With contemporary or traditional models, minimalist or full of details, there is no shortage of options on the market. At Accord, there are options of different types, such as the Accord Stecche Di Legno Lampshade, or the Accord Sfera Lampshade.

Also read: Lampshade for the living room: 5 reasons to use it beyond the bedroom

To study

A classic use: studying. The table luminaire can be very useful for this activity, since several models produce direct and focused lighting in a small area.

For this, opt for bulbs with higher color temperatures, starting from 4,000K, of neutral or cold coloration. It offers greater focus and concentration for studying time.

To work

The same goes for work. Since the home office became a reality for many, true home offices have emerged, and areas of the living room and bedroom have been specially designed for this function.

To adopt such a corner in your home, consider a table luminaire with higher color temperatures, starting from 4,000K.

What to consider when choosing a table luminaire?

Now that you know how to use a table luminaire in different contexts, understand how to opt for the best model for your home.

Material

This is a very important aspect of your choice. Besides contributing to the piece's design, the material also influences its durability and maintenance.

Wood is a good choice in this sense: it is a timeless material, which can bring elegance to your home. Furthermore, if it is of good quality, it has high durability and is easy to clean.

Accord produces wooden table luminaires with sophisticated designs and high-quality materials, which will certainly accompany you throughout life.

Discover, for example, the models Accord Balance Lampshade and Accord Faceted Lampshade.

Lighting type

When choosing your table luminaire, also consider the desired type of lighting.

If you are going to use it to complement the living room lighting, you can opt for models that guarantee indirect lighting, like the Accord Dot Lampshade.

If, on the other hand, the focus is study and work, perhaps it is better to invest in a luminaire with a good luminous flux.

Also consider whether you want a model with or without a dome – this makes a difference when creating more or less diffuse lighting, and can provide greater visual comfort or focus for your lighting.

Base size

When purchasing your table luminaire, also consider the space you have available and the area you want to illuminate in your environment.

If your support table is small, for example, opt for smaller bases. It is also possible to acquire a luminaire with a built-in base, like the Accord Conical Lampshade, which occupies less space and has a minimalist character.

If, on the other hand, your support table is spacious, bet on a larger luminaire, which illuminates a wider area.

Design

It is important that you opt for a design that matches the rest of the environment in which the luminaire will be used.

A smart choice is to decide on timeless pieces, whose models converse with different styles. Thus, besides having a durable material, it will continue to make sense in your decoration, even after many years.

Discover Accord's table luminaires

For over 25 years, Accord has been working with the sophisticated and contemporary design of decorative wooden luminaires. They are unique models, handmade, that tell a story.

Among the models of table luminaires, there are options of various sizes, with built-in or surface-mounted bases. They are pieces that combine crafting techniques with the highest technology and make your project even more special!