Are Tiffany-Style Table Lamps a Good Choice for a Snug? What to Consider
Tiffany style table lamps are an excellent choice for a snug, provided you understand what they do well and where they need support. Their leaded stained glass shades glow with rich amber, green, red and blue tones, creating exactly the warm, enveloping atmosphere a snug is meant to have. They are also beautiful objects in their own right, adding colour and craftsmanship to a small room even when switched off. However, the coloured glass absorbs a good deal of light, so a Tiffany style lamp works best as mood lighting rather than as your only source of reading light. In this article we look at the key things to consider before choosing one: light output, colour and pattern, size and weight, placement in a compact room, suitable bulbs, how to pair the lamp with your existing furniture and palette, and how to care for the glass so it keeps its glow for many years to come....
