What is our love of desk lamps all about? Aren’t they just used for lighting paper on a desk? Definitely not! Desk lamps are versatile lights that have become something to adore for their design as well as their light.[DFR::e42aa766-872e-2b18-5038-909070faa098-2687-af|align_right_1]

Lighting is now a major part of our lives and lights have come a long way from the days of a simple pendant light. Lights that are cleverly positioned can create stunning mood lighting or highlight a favourite ornament making a proper feature.

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.[DFR::224903c1-7300-72ff-f758-3bda66274d3b-2687-af|align_left_1]

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.

Children love a good desk lamp and are ideal for use in a den or bedside light, the touch sensitive desk lamps also make a great party piece to impress their friends. With many vibrant styles and designs available they are spoilt for choice.

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.

What is our love of desk lamps all about? Aren’t they just used for lighting paper on a desk? Definitely not! Desk lamps are versatile lights that have become something to adore for their design as well as their light.

Lighting is now a major part of our lives and lights have come a long way from the days of a simple pendant light. Lights that are cleverly positioned can create stunning mood lighting or highlight a favourite ornament making a proper feature.

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.

The old method of turning your desk lamp on and off was the toggle switch in the power cable but things have moved on with desk lamps that can be dimmed just by touching the base. The choices of light bulbs have also been expanded with halogen, fluorescent and now LED light bulbs giving a huge amount of choice.

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 older children who have left homework to the last possible minute, a desk lamp will provide the means to write up that essay in the wee small hours of the night.

Immensely movable, desk lamps can be moved to wherever their light is needed; they come in portable, pocket sized versions, clamp on versions, luxury versions, and, if you’re in retro mood, the old anglepoise models are still out there too.

It has to be said that, when it comes to choosing a desk lamp, halogen lighting is truly fit for purpose. Having made such a bold statement, it also has to be said that, whilst halogen lamps do indeed have many advantages, this form of illumination is surrounded by many myths, which this article aims to dispel.

First things first, halogen bulbs are what is know as incandescent bulbs, as are ordinary light bulbs. In basic terms, a thin wire filament is caused to glow by passing an electric current through it; oxygen is kept out by the glass bulb, which is why the filament doesn’t just burn up. 

In halogen lamps, the filament is housed within a glass envelope and surrounded by a mixture of inert gas and halogen. The result is that the filament burns brighter, hotter and for longer. The downside of this is an increased running temperature, which means that halogen lamps should no longer be the first choice for inset ceiling and wall lights. This is because they back into a small enclosed space, which makes them a potential fire hazard. 

Another characteristic that some people see as a disadvantage is the lack of the rosy glow that comes from traditional light bulbs. When it comes to task lighting, however, a rosy glow is far less essential than clear illumination. 

The fact is, light produced by these lamps is markedly different from traditional light bulbs and whilst it is ideal for some applications, it is less useful for others. When it comes to halogen desk lamps, however really you can’t go wrong. 

Halogen light is bright and white, not only making colours appear brighter but also reducing eyestrain, which particularly explains why halogen lamps have become so popular as reading lights and desk lights.

There is a disadvantage to all of this bright light though – halogen bulbs simply have to be shaded. Once shaded, however, you can direct clear white light exactly where you want it; on a desk, this will be onto the papers or spreadsheets you’re working on. 

The other reason for the rising popularity of halogen lighting is the low running cost. A halogen light typically lasts two or three times longer than a standard bulb. Some commentators, in fact, quote a running life of up to 3,000 hours. At the same time halogen lamps use 10% to 20% less energy. 

The simple truth of the matter is that whilst halogen lights may not be suitable for every lighting application, halogen desk lamps are brilliant – in more ways than one!

There’s been a lot of publicity, some would say hype, surrounding halogen lamps over the past twelve months or so, especially since phasing out the traditional light bulb began. But, is halogen lighting all it’s cracked up to be? The truth is, it does have it’s place in domestic lighting, and although not ideal for every application, for desk lamps halogen is superb.[DFR::7a059713-75b5-1229-4a0c-48de64fd832e-2687-af|align_right_1]

The first thing we must do is clear up a common misunderstanding – just as with traditional light bulbs, halogen bulbs are incandescent bulbs. With the growing tendency to call to traditional light bulbs ‘incandescent bulbs’, this simple fact is in danger of being lost. In very simple terms, both types of lamp work on the principle of running an electric current through a thin filament until it glows. In traditional bulbs, combustion is prevented because the glass of the bulb keeps oxygen away from the glowing filament.

In halogen lamps, the filament is housed within a glass envelope and surrounded by a mixture of inert gas and halogen. The result is that the filament burns brighter, hotter and for longer. The downside of this is an increased running temperature, which means that halogen lamps should no longer be the first choice for inset ceiling and wall lights. This is because they back into a small enclosed space, which makes them a potential fire hazard.

The heat output is obviously a major disadvantage in this type of application but there is another characteristic that could be seen as a drawback in some settings: halogen lights do not produce the same cosy, rosy glow of traditional light bulbs. Nevertheless, in some situations the cosiness is of secondary consideration; with a halogen desk lamp for instance the aim is to shed clear light on  your paperwork, which is exactly what is does.

When it comes to desk lamp, the very different halogen light is ideal. This light bears little resemblance to the artificial light we have grown used to. It is bright, it is white and it goes exactly where you want it to.[DFR::6f967595-0661-ce66-0cb7-6ff1132ae9f1-2687-af|align_left_1]

Halogen light is bright and white, not only making colours appear brighter but also reducing eyestrain, which particularly explains why halogen lamps have become so popular as reading lights and desk lights.

You’ll need a shade though – the one thing you can’t do with halogen lamps is have them un-shaded; the light is too bright. The beauty is, however, that the light is very easy to direct so once you put on an appropriate shade (so something that points the light downwards for a desk lamp), the light goes exactly where you want it to.

The most regularly cited advantage of halogen lights is their long life. The fact is, if you turned on your halogen desk lamp today and left it on, day and night, it would run considerably longer than a standard light bulb before failing. And amazingly, it would do all of that on just 20% of the energy used by a standard bulb.

Halogen desk lamps, it would seem, are the ideal way to appreciate the advantages of this modern light source, without experiencing any of the disadvantages.

What is our love of desk lamps all about? Aren’t they just used for lighting paper on a desk? Definitely not! Desk lamps are versatile lights that have become something to adore for their design as well as their light. 

Lights feature in all homes and have a major effect on modern day lives. Modern design means that lighting is used to enhance an interior design with the use of intelligent mounting with the light itself in some cases becoming a decorative feature. 

A good desk lamp will give you the option to be very flexible with your lighting scheme. Some styles of contemporary desk lamps are designed to be small affairs making moving them a simple task. Another advantage of a desk lamp is the installation, simply plug and play as long as you have a local electrical socket! 

Current styles of desk lamp have moved on from the old style desk lamps that we can all remember although you can still see that original style in all modern desk lamps. The design of traditional desk lamps meant you could move the head into no end of positions and that has been passed down to the modern day desk lamp.

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. 

Children love a good desk lamp and are ideal for use in a den or bedside light, the touch sensitive desk lamps also make a great party piece to impress their friends. With many vibrant styles and designs available they are spoilt for choice. 

There is something for the young adults in the house particularly those who have left that school homework until the last minute. A desk lamp is great for giving the light needed in the early hours of the morning and allowing the rest of the house to sleep undisturbed. 

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. 

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. 

Lighting is now a major part of our lives and lights have come a long way from the days of a simple pendant light. Lights that are cleverly positioned can create stunning mood lighting or highlight a favourite ornament making a proper feature. 

Desk lamps can be used to create all of the above effects. The modern desk lamp is normally fairly compact meaning they can be positioned just about anywhere in the home. Desk lamps are also the simplest to install just requiring you to plug them into the nearest electrical socket, and then move them to the desired position that you require the light. 

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. 

Gone too is the old toggle switching that came with two choices – on or off. Nowadays, desk lamps can be touch sensitive or sound sensitive. They come with dimmer switches, halogen bulbs, LED lamps, and daylight fluorescent tubes; features that make desk lamps incredibly attractive to children and ideal for their rooms. 

Children love a good desk lamp and are ideal for use in a den or bedside light, the touch sensitive desk lamps also make a great party piece to impress their friends. With many vibrant styles and designs available they are spoilt for choice. 

There is something for the young adults in the house particularly those who have left that school homework until the last minute. A desk lamp is great for giving the light needed in the early hours of the morning and allowing the rest of the house to sleep undisturbed.

 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.