There is a wasted opportunity in living room design when a swing-arm lamp is not used. These so-called “pharmacy lamps” have a pivoting arm that allows the light source’s head to be positioned in a number of ways, from fully extended to partially concealed. These lights may not be as prevalent as they once were, but they are useful enough to warrant a mention.
As per the review for mod lighting, this allows the lamp to be set up next to a chair or desk, and then extended over the seat or desk to shine light where it’s needed. Most often, the lights feature a classic design that lends an impression of refinement to the space.
The benefits of using living room swing-arm lighting
Typically, they include a height-adjustable lamp base that lets you change how high or low the light head sits.
- Typically, they have a hinged arm with an elbow, allowing the lamp head to be moved closer to or farther away from the user as needed.
- They will get out of your way and out of the way when you don’t need their help.
- Bring in a second set of people to the room.
- Compatibility with traditional and lavish design concepts is common.
Expert recommendations on living room swing-arm lights
If you want to have easy access to light when reading, eating, or doing other tasks that need you to sit down, position your lamp near a chair or couch.
- You may use the lamp to read papers and take care of other business, so place it in a handy spot, such next to the desk in the living room or the roll-top desk.
- Set it to a level that allows you to sit comfortably. This way, the light won’t be directly in your eyes, and your arms will have room to move freely underneath you.
- Check out these adjustable floor lights.
Swing-arm wall lights in the living room have several benefits
Offer dual value by simultaneously spotlighting the front action and the background scenery.
- For the purpose of providing general illumination and illuminating surfaces upon which to work.
- Height-adjustable and space-saving; can be extended over a chair, table, or desk when needed and folded away out of the way otherwise.
- It’s not ideal for a corridor, but it can work in a living room as long as certain pieces are moved out of the way.
- It works nicely over or behind a couch or armchair, or in the corner of the room.
- Allows for flexible wall-mounting heights to suit individual needs.
- A low-priced light fixture that adds to the room’s aesthetic by casting a decorative shadow.
Swing-arm wall sconces as decoration for the family room
Your swing-arm lamp would look great with a matching wall sconce. These classic wall sconces include a lamp cover that conceals an above bulb and are fixed on the wall. They are often overlooked everywhere one goes.
The light and its accompanying shade are mounted on a hinged arm that may be folded outward or tucked away as needed.
A wall lamp with a flexible arm is perfect for use next to a bedside table or in a reading nook where you spend a lot of time sitting. If you need more light, you can swing the light out of the way, and when you’re done, you can swing it back into place.
