Golfer Lamp

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Vanessa is a New York-based designer specializing in architectural lighting. Whether you are planning an event, want to illuminate your backyard retreat or simply need advice on what lamp to purchase for your bedroom, Vanessa will be more than happy to share her knowledge and expertise.

Updated 04/04/2021

It's time to hit the links but perhaps it's the wrong time of year. Maybe it's torrentially raining or snowing for days. But you need to have something in your life that will remind you of the better times when the sun was shining and the wind was light. For you, we offer the golfer lamp. We have plenty of golfer lamps to choose from and each depicts a scene that you yourself have experienced on the course.

Buying Guide

If you're a big fan of scoring that birdie, then you simply need to have a golfer lamp. Every room needs a lighting source, so why not buy one that also communicates your love for the game. Of course, it's not smart to mindlessly purchase the first golfer lamp you see.

If you do that, you'll likely end up with a lamp that is not suitable for your situation. Thus, you need to know the factors that are important to you and choose accordingly. To help you with that, this article is going to be a buying guide for a golfer lamp.

How to pick the right height for a golfer lamp?

In most cases, a golfer lamp is placed on a table. Hence, you'll need to pick the right height as if you are getting a table lamp and not a floor lamp.

Tables and chairs come in many different heights. And, this means that the ideal lamp height for you varies in relation to the chair and table. If this sounds like it's heading towards doing some complicated task, don't worry. There's one easy guideline you can follow, and that's the eye-level rule.

You'd want to start by sitting on the chair that is nearest to the table you are planning to place the golfer lamp. While sitting, you'd want to measure the distance between the top of the table and your eye level. When shopping for a golfer lamp, the bottom part of the lampshade should be lower compared to your eye level.

The reason for this is you don't want the lamp's bulb, and the accompanying glare, to be visible when you are sitting down.

What type of lighting do you want your golfer lamp to offer?

When it comes to lighting design, there are two categories you need to keep in mind. There's the ambient lighting and task lighting.

Ambient lighting is the type if you need general illumination. Task lighting is the type if you want that extra light to do a task like writing or reading.

Since a golfer lamp will typically come with an elaborate design, the bottom part of the base is usually broader. As a result, it doesn't work well if you want a golfer lamp to aid you if you are doing something on the table. However, you can use a golfer lamp if you are planning to use it as a lighting aid for reading.

Typically, a golfer lamp is used as ambient lighting, and it has limited use for task lighting.

What shapes of lampshades are typical for golfer lamps?

Another thing to consider is the shape of the lampshade. The right lampshade for you primarily depends on the style of the room or the style you want to display.

The popular lampshade shapes include the coolie, bell, empire, and drum.

Coolie - If you want something that looks modern or contemporary, then this shape is a good option.
Bell - A shape works well with a traditional style, or you want to add a feminine touch to the room.
Empire - Suits well for European and Victorian styles
Drum - It's popularly used for a setting that leans towards retro. If you want something that’s "bold," then the shape also works well.

So, that's it for now. The factors enumerated above should help you get the ball rolling in the right direction.