How to Get the Proportions Right with Mini Table Lamps in a Reading Nook
Mini table lamps are made for small spaces, which makes them a natural choice for window seats, alcoves and the corner beside a reading chair. Getting the proportions right comes down to three relationships: the lamp to the surface it sits on, the shade to your seated eye line and the light to the page. We explain why proportion is so noticeable in a nook, where every object is close to you. We suggest how much of a small side table or ledge the lamp should occupy, and what to do when the surface is too low. We show how to test the shade position so you see the glow but not the bulb, and which shade shapes give the most useful reading light. We also look at balancing the lamp with the seat, using shelves and bookcases to hold a lamp, the benefits of cordless rechargeable designs where there is no socket, and adding a second light....
