Elvis Presley Lamps

When it comes to Elvis Presley lamps, there are three major types. First is your standard-looking lamp but with an Elvis figure on the bottom area. The second variety is a picture of Elvis imprinted on the lampshade. Lastly, there's an Elvis figure, and the light is coming within.

Since the first two are similar to buying a standard lamp, you need to consider if you want ambient or task lighting if you choose to buy any of these types. As a quick generalization, ambient lighting comes with the purpose of providing general illumination. On the other hand, task lighting is used in giving light to help you do some paperwork, draw, read and any other desk task.

The third type is generally for aesthetic purposes. Hence, if you want this type, your primary concern should be how the lamp's style fits into the overall theme of the desk and/or room.

If you are buying the third type of Elvis Presley lamp, then the height is not a big concern. Just buy something that's proportionate to the desk or table. When buying a standard type, the height of the lamp is important. Thankfully, you can follow the eye-level rule to ensure that you don't get the lamp with the wrong height.

The general idea of this rule states that the bottom part of the lampshade should not be higher when compared to the user's eye-level. The purpose of this is simple. If the lampshade is higher, then your eyes will have a direct line-of-sight to the bulb. This can be a source of discomfort because of the intense brightness of the light.

Hence, you'd want to measure the distance between the top of the table, and your eye level. Also, you'd want to do this while being seated. Once you have the measurement, simply shop accordingly.

Having plenty of options is always a good thing as there's no need to buy something that's mediocre. On the downside, too many options can be confusing. The trick here is to know how to quickly exclude unsuitable choices. Hopefully, you now have a better idea on what you are looking for. If you are still left with too many options, then you can narrow down your choices further by filtering through budget and color.