It’s not until you start shopping for lamps that you realize how many different types there are.
Choosing the right lamps for your home decor can really change the way the home feels and looks.
If you are considering updating or adding lamps to your home, we have found 25 options that could work well.
All of the lamps on this list come in a variety of styles and price ranges.
25 Types of Lamps
1. Night Stand Lamp
ZEEFO Touch Lamps, Nightstand Table Lamp Built-in Dual USB Charging Ports, 2 AC Outlet, Two Edison Dimmable LED Bulbs Include, Minimalist Design USB Desk Lamps Perfect for Bedroom, Office(Set of 2)
With a night stand lamp, you can have light on the side of your bed.
Having a light right next to your bedside makes it much easier to turn it on and off right before you go to sleep.
There is no need to get up and turn a switch on and off with the night stand lamp right next to your bed.
Some of the night stand lamps that you purchase will be sold in pairs so that you have one for each side of the bed.
2. Tree Floor Lamp
Lakumu Industrial Floor Lamp for Living Room, Tree Floor Lamp with 3 Elegant Teardrop Cage Heads & ST58 Edison LED Bulbs, Sturdy Base Tall Vintage Pole Light Great for Farmhouse Rustic Bedroom Office
There are lots of different types of floor lamps.
This particular tree style leaves room for the lights to hang out on the side and provide a variety of light in the room.
You will like the tree floor lamp if you have a variety of seating options surrounding your lamp.
This lamp helps to spread the light around the room just a bit more than other options on the market.
Tree floor lamps come in a variety of sizes and heights.
3. Adjustable Floor Lamp
NXONE Led Floor Lamp,Modern Reading Adjustable Standing Height 4 Colors and Stepless Brightness Work Lamp for Living Room Bedroom Reading, White
One of the great things about floor lamps is their versatility.
Having a floor lamp that is adjustable can help to make sure that you have all the light you need at a variety of levels.
Some adjustable floor lamps are going to have the ability to work with a remote to be able to adjust the output and the height of the lamp.
Adjustable floor lamps are typically lightweight so that you can move them from one area of the home to another if you need to.
4. Tall Table Lamp
A tall table lamp is a good choice for an entryway when you are trying to create enough light as a person enters your home.
When you have a taller design, it tends to send the light out a bit further.
Table lamps are sometimes sold in packs of two because there are likely a few places around your home that you could benefit from one of these types of lamps.
The tall table lamp often has a shade that stands out and will add to the decor of your home.
5. Floor Lamp with Shelves
PAZZO Floor Lamp with Shelves, Shelf Floor Lamps by Real Solid Wood with 2 Charging Ports and 1 Power Outlet, Floor Lamps for Bedrooms, Lamps for Living Room, Matt Black
For homes that need a bit more storage or display area to place some pictures or other belongings, a floor lamp with shelves is a great choice.
A floor lamp with shelves is going to have three or four platforms making its way up the lamp.
Each shelf allows for a few belongings, and it can end up becoming a decorative piece in your home.
These lamps have become more popular recently because they have a design that has a modern look and works for a variety of decor and styles.
6. Industrial Table Lamp
winshine Industrial Table Lamp with 2 USB Ports, Stepless Dimmable Bedside Nightstand Reading Lamp with Glass Shade for Bedroom, Living Room, Office,60W Equivalent Bulb Included
An industrial table lamp is going to have a design with a more modern look.
Most of the industrial style products tend to have no shade, and they are more of a lightbulb and a base.
The industrial table lamps have a very modern appeal.
You have to be careful what bulbs you put in the industrial table lamps as they are going to be a bit brighter than other options on the market.
7. Spiral LED Lamp
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The technology used to create lamps is only starting to improve and has been getting better over time.
The entire concept of what creates light is changing.
Therefore, you will see options like the spiral LED lamp.
This particular model looks more like a decorative piece that gives off light than a traditional lamp that you are used to seeing on a table.
8. Swing Arm Desk Lamp
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When sitting at your desk, your lighting needs are almost certainly going to change throughout the day.
You will have to be prepared to move your light around and ensure that you can see what you are working on.
A swing arm desk lamp allows for lots of maneuverability and plenty of strong light.
These swing arm desk lamps usually allow the user to change the height of the lamp as well.
If you are working on a project that takes up a bit more room on your table, your lamp will not be in the way of the work you are doing.
9. Retro Table Lamp
Hsyile KU300237 Rope Switch Retro Table Lamp with USB Charging Ports, with Green Retro Glass Lamp Shade for Living Room Bedroom,Bulb Included
You may have one of these Retro Table Lamps hanging around your house now.
You will be happy to know that they are starting to come back into style.
The Retro Table Lamps are made to look like they would be on a table of a home back in the forties or fifties.
This lamp gives off plenty of light, but it does not usually have the same adjustability or functionality as a more modern lamp.
However, depending on the decor of your home, this option could be a great fit to consider for your needs.
10. Touch Controlled Table Lamp
Gone are the days of having to twist a dial or pull a string to get your lamp to turn on and off.
Today, you can simply use your finger to control the brightness and the functionality of your table lamp.
These lamps are available in many different sizes and styles, and they are traditionally very energy efficient.
If you are wanting something minimal and easy to work with, the touch-controlled table lamp is a perfect choice to consider.
11. Stained Glass Lamp
WERFACTORY Tiffany Lamp Yellow Hexagon Stained Glass Mission Style Table Lamp Desk Bedside Reading Light 12X10X18 Inches Decor Bedroom Living Room Home Office S011 Series
A stained glass lamp is one that has a unique and fragile pattern at the top.
The stained glass lamps have a more traditional design, and they have been around for many years.
With a stained glass lamp, you will have to be careful as to where you put it because the lamp itself is very fragile and can shatter quite easily.
These lamps are also known for being rather heavy.
If you have a lightweight side table you will be putting this on, you may want to think otherwise.
The overall difficulty in manufacturing and weight of this product tends to make it one of the more expensive types of lamp.
12. Moon Lamp Light
BRIGHTWORLD Moon Lamp Galaxy Lamp 5.9 inch 16 Colors LED 3D Moon Light, Remote & Touch Control Lava Lamp Moon Night Light Gifts for Girls Boys Kids Women Birthday
When putting a lamp or a light in, you must always consider the control of the color and the ability to reduce the brightness of the light.
If your lamp is too bright, it can make you feel more awake, even during the hours of the day when you don’t wish to feel more awake.
This is why lighting in a kid’s room can be critical.
As many parents will tell you, the last thing you want is to create an environment that gets kids excited and wound up before bedtime.
Using an LED moon lamp can help to create a more natural look in the room and give you peace of mind that your kids are settling down.
The moon lamp can often be adjusted to produce colors that are more attuned to your child’s likes and dislikes.
This is a nice feature to have and one that will create even more excitement surrounding the addition of this lamp to your home.
Don’t settle for standard issue lamps for rooms with kids who are sensitive to light.
13. Buffet Lamps
Regency Hill Loreno Traditional Country Cottage Buffet Table Lamps 24" High Set of 2 Antique Whitewashed Oatmeal Faux Linen Tapered Cone Shade for Living Room House Home Dining Family
Buffet lamps are typically known for being placed on a buffet table.
Buffet tables are areas where food is set out for display for people to eat.
When people eat, they typically want to have a very clear view of what they are going to be eating.
Therefore, it is usually a smart idea to use two buffet lamps on a table.
This helps to provide a balanced look and to provide the correct level of brightness for the table.
14. Torchiere Lamp
Elegant Designs LF2001-RBZ 1 Light Restoration Bronze Torchiere Floor Lamp with Marbelized Amber Glass Shade
A torchiere lamp tends to direct light upwards.
The torchiere lamp comes in a variety of styles, and they are not always going to look the same.
The one constant that you will notice with the torchiere lamp is that the light is going to shine upward as opposed to down and around.
Many people use this type of lamp in a corner to highlight some accents on the side of the room that may not otherwise get any attention.
The torchiere lamp can be purchased in something small enough to fit on a desk, and other options are five feet tall or more.
This will depend on the look you are going for.
15. Piano Desk Lamp
Cocoweb 19" LED Upright Piano Desk Lamp - Black - DLED-GPS
The Piano Desk Lamp is a long and narrow lamp that will extend the length of your desk.
The piano desk lamp can look a little like a small piano making its way over the top of your desk.
The name also may make you realize that this is a good lamp for use if you are going to be playing a piece on a piano in a room with not enough light.
The piano desk lamp typically looks very sleek, and although it won’t extend all that far, it tends to cast a narrow and strong beam of light in a downward direction.
Piano lamps are usually adjustable, and you can purchase them in a few different sizes.
16. Arc Floor Lamp
Versanora - Arquer Arc Floor Lamp with Black Shade and Black Marble Base
An arc floor lamp is one that has a large arc at the top.
The base of the lamp is going to be straight, and it will be quite sturdy, and then about three-quarters of the way up the lamp, the top is going to start to bend.
As it bends, the lightbulb will actually be further away from the lamp base, and it will be hanging more out towards the center of the room.
This is a great choice when you want to put a lamp in a corner of a room and have it extend out into the room.
The arc floor lamp can have a single bulb hanging from it, or it can have several.
Having more than one bulb coming out is sometimes more of a decorative thing than a practical thing.
The arc floor lamp is becoming well known for being a very interesting and modern design.
If that is something that appeals to your style, you should consider this lamp.
17. Lamp with Table
CO-Z Mid Century Modern Floor Lamp with Table Attached, 60’’ Brass Floor Lamp with USB Port and Outlet, Modern Standing Lamps for Living Room, Bedroom, Bedside, Farmhouse
If you need your lamp to be more than just a lamp, you can look into a lamp with a table.
The lamps with tables are a great choice considering they offer you some extra storage space in addition to the light that they offer.
Some of the tables that come with the lamps are more for decoration, and others are going to be like an actual side table that you could place next to a couch.
A lamp with a table typically will cost a bit more money because it is more like a piece of furniture than a lamp.
18. Night Projector Lamp
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If you are still in need of some great options for kids’ lamps, a night projector lamp is a good choice.
With the night projector lamp, there will be a certain amount of light given off, yet there are also images projected on the ceiling.
The night projector lamps typically display very neutral colors that are soothing for sleep and relaxation.
The night projector lamps are a great choice to leave on while a child naps or while they are falling asleep at night.
With a night projector lamp, you can also often find options that have sounds or music incorporated into the actual unit.
These types of lamps are available to adjust as well, although they are more common for kids.
19. Reading Lamp
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Many people spend their last few minutes of the day immersed in a great book.
If this is something that appeals to you, then you will likely need an excellent leading lamp.
Although some people will put a book lamp on the text they are reading, a reading lamp can be a more practical solution.
Reading lamps are adjustable, and they can be used to make sure you have a very good view of what you are looking at.
When reading at night, you need a reading lamp to ensure that you are not causing damage to your eyes by reading in a dim light.
20. Smart Lamp
IIQ Desk Lamps for Home Office, Table Lamp with Wireless Charger, Desk Lamps with USB C/Type C & USB A Port, Modern Desk Lamp with Touch Control, Color Temperatures Memory Function (Black02)
Even lamps are getting smarter.
With a smart lamp, you will likely have the function available to charge your phone and your watch while giving off just the perfect amount of light.
Smart lamps are known for being highly adjustable, and they are going to help people who like to work with just a bit of dim light.
If you are tired of having cords and charging stations and you want one cohesive unit that has lots of capabilities, the smart lamp is a great choice.
21. Standard Lamp
Elegant Designs LT3320-TEL Teal Creased Table Lamp with Fabric Shade
All of these different lamp choices can be a bit overwhelming for some shoppers.
With the variety of lamp choices that you have on the market, maybe you are looking for something that is more standard or traditional.
The standard lamp is a medium height lamp that is intended to be placed on a table in the home.
Although these types of lamps can also sometimes be used on a bedside table, they are mostly designed for a table or shelf in your home.
With standard lamps, the base and shade styles are endless.
You are sure to find something in this category that is going to work for your needs.
22. Corner Lamp
GUARDMATE RGB Floor Lamp LED Corner Lamp Dimmable Corner Light Multicolored Kona Floor lamp Color Changing Nordic Modern Minimal lamp (55" Tall, White)
Some corner lamps are going to look like traditional floor lamps that you place in a corner.
However, there are some new types of corner lamps that will look like nothing more than a stick in the corner of your room.
However, when it is turned on, the corner lamp actually functions like an LED light show and can light the walls of the home.
These lamps are unique, and they will provide a great deal of light and ambiance to a room.
23. Clip-On Lamp
ODOM LED Flexible Gooseneck Clip Lamp 3W
Not all lamps need a table to rest on.
With a clip-on lamp, you can set up your lamp wherever you need it.
If you want to work on something in the kitchen or bring the lamp to your workshop, you will have that flexibility with the clip-on light.
Looking for something that is LED only helps to ensure you spend less money on electricity as you use your new lamp.
24. Wall Sconce Lamp
If you don’t have the space to place a lamp, then you should really consider a wall sconce.
Many of these are going to function just as a lamp does, yet they will hang on your wall.
The wall sconce comes in many different styles, and it may take a bit more work to get hung up, but in the end, it is a really smart choice.
Something like a wall sconce can also add value to your home.
It is considered more of a fixture than an accessory to add the wall sconce to your home.
25. Garage or Work Light Lamp
Olafus 50W Led Work Light, 5000LM 2 Brightness Modes Work Light, 500W Equivalent 6000K Adjustable Working Lights, IP65 Waterproof Job Site Light with Stand, for Construction Site Jetty Workshop Garage
Last but not least on the list is the garage or work light lamp.
With these lamps, you are going to have a much better view of any work you are trying to complete, even in the darkness of the garage.
These work light lamps are great to have around when completing home improvement projects as well.
If you are painting a room or trying to work on some detail work, sometimes the light in the room won’t be enough, and the work lamp can help.
Conclusion
Hopefully, these 25 types of lamps have you seeing the number of options there are on the market.
You can choose anything from a small desk lamp to a large floor lamp.
Lamp prices are all over the place, depending on exactly what you are looking for.
Regardless of what you choose, lamps can make a home feel entirely different.
Having the proper lighting and lamp setup is going to make the home more complete, and it will also help you with minimizing any potential eye strain.
Working in low light is difficult and something that should be avoided when possible.
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