So, what's so special about desk lamps; after all, a lamp's a lamp, right? Wrong. Just because it's called a desk lamp, doesn't mean it has to be used to illuminate your paperwork - although, of course, it will do so wonderfully. 

Lamps have a major role to play in the illumination of every home, and not just for lighting our way. Intelligently designed and placed lights can create just the right mood, illumine that special painting, and throw those less than beautiful pieces into shadow. 

Desk lamps can perform all these functions and, because they occupy so little room, they can do so in even the tightest space. And, because they have the simplest wiring and the easiest switching, they are easy to install and operate. Most of them also have flexible arms, meaning they can be set to shed their light in any direction you wish. 

Up to date desk lamps still feature design parts from those original desk lamp styles. They still all seem to feature the flexibility of the old style desk lamps it is just taken to another level to enable the light to be directed in an almost endless amount of directions. 

Another feature that has developed over the years is the way you turn a desk lamp on and off, the old on/off switch in the cabling is still considered the classic way you can now buy desk lamps that are touch and sound sensitive. 

Kids love a touch sensitive desk lamp, great for impressing their friends and the ideal choice as that comforting night lamp allowing you to dim the light to the required level. 

For teenagers in the household that have neglected that school project until the last minute and let's face it we have all done it a desk lamp is essential kit, keeping the work area illuminated and the tired eyes focused on the job in hand. 

Desk lamps are one of the most versatile forms of home lighting, as you can simply move them to wherever the light is required and the compact size of them means they will fit jut about anywhere to give general illumination or highlight that important piece of art.