9 best bedside lamps for brightening up your bedroom
The IndependentGet our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, advice and interior inspiration Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, and interior inspiration Get our weekly Home and Garden email for tips, and interior inspiration SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. A less obvious function of a bedside lamp is to give the option of soft, diffused light that illuminates the room in the evening – ideal for unwinding before bed, watching TV or after stepping out of the tub. The factors we’ve considered are bulb type – standard bulbs will be cheaper and easier to source over a lamp’s lifespan, while energy saving bulb-compatible lamps are an eco win – as well as sturdiness, ease of switching on and off, and value for money. To help you make the decision about which bedside lamp might be right for your bedroom, our edit includes everything from stylish high street buys to decadent designer lights.