6 Table Lamp Styles That Are Still Popular

They say we hardly ever write letters anymore, and most of our communication is on phone or through the internet. And so writing tables are no longer needed, since we wouldn’t use them anyway. But people who have a taste for the good things disagree. When decorating their homes, a number of people still opt for a nice Barbados coffee table or two in their living rooms, to give their home that much needed touch of class. And where there is a table, can a table lamp be far behind? Let us take a look at some of the different types of table lamps available nowadays:

1. The swing arm table lamp used to be a staple for students studying for their examinations a couple of decades earlier. It consists of two foldable arms which allow you to point the light at any direction on the table. This is of less decorative use that as a lighting aid when you are trying to focus on something on your table.

2. One of the most useful type of glass table lamp Barbados is called the organizer desk lamp. Apart from the arm which holds the light bulb, it also has pockets and sleeves which help you keep your other stuff in, like pens, notepads, Post-it notes, and other stationery.

3. Many people keep a clip-on desk lap which they can attach to their Barbados side table as and when they need it and can store away elsewhere when they don’t. It contains a clamp or a clip at the end of it which can be used to affix it to the edge of the table.

4.  A slightly more contemporary style of a table lamp is called a mid-century modern lamp. The bulb is encased in a round and slightly opaque holder, which in turn is affixed to the U-shaped holder, which allows the bulb to hover just about the table.

5. The ‘tiffany’ is a style that will probably never go out of style, and yet if you actually own an original Tiffany Barbados table lamp, you can count yourself one of the lucky ones. The ones that are available now are not as costly as the vintage ones, but they still look as attractive.

6. One more style that is still popular is called a gooseneck table lamp because it has the metallic holder that is flexible and connects the base to the bulb holder.

The Myriad Uses of a Floor Rug

When you are building your new house or decorating an existing one, you want every part of your house to reflect your personality and taste. You select the furniture and upholstery accordingly and coordinate the material and the colours carefully so that your house has a smart and attractive look. In all of this, many people tend to ignore an important part of the home décor Barbados.

That oft-ignored but very important aspect of your home is the floor rug. We have all heard of brushing the dirt under the carpet. Yes, Barbados floor rugs do serve that purpose as well, but they have many other uses as well. If used well, they can perfectly complement the rest of the décor and give a soft and inviting look to the house. Let us understand floor rugs in a little more detail so that you have a keener understanding of how best to use them around your house.

Although we started off by speaking of rugs as great additions to decorate the house, the fact of the matter is that one of the most common uses is to hide imperfections. There could be dents in the floorboards or burn marks near the fireplace which need to be camouflaged. There could be some obstinate marks which refuse to go away. All these odds and ends can be easily hidden from view by throwing some living room rugs Barbados over the offending spot.

While hiding unsavoury bits is a common use, a well-placed rug can also help to draw attention to a particular area of the room or a specific piece of furniture Barbados. You can place them under a decorative centre table, or you can use it as the base for placing the cuckoo clock or the piano.

Often people make the mistake of choosing similar rugs for all parts of the house. Remember, rugs are not placed only in the living room. So you must choose your floor rugs according to the general décor of each room and also according to the expected footfall in that part of the house. Rooms which have heavy furniture must have rugs which do not get caught up in the legs. Bedrooms can have rugs which are less flashy and warmer.

If you are doing up your home, come visit Gajah Homes to take a look at their outstanding collection of floor rugs of different kinds.