Clever Ideas for Using Banker’s Table Lamps in a Small Kitchen
A table lamp may not be the first thing you think of for a kitchen, but in a small or narrow kitchen a banker's lamp can make a real difference after dark. Its long, low shade directs light along a surface without glare, its slim base fits narrow worktops and shelves, and its classic green glass and brass finish adds warmth to rooms full of tile and steel. In this article we share clever ideas for using one, including the end of a worktop away from the sink and hob, a breakfast bar, a sturdy open shelf, a deep cottage windowsill and a small kitchen diner. We also suggest creating a little reading corner for cookbooks. Because kitchens bring particular risks from water, steam and heat, we set out simple safety rules for placement and cables. Finally, we offer guidance on choosing the right size, shade colour, base finish and switch, along with advice on keeping a kitchen lamp clean....
