Desk lamp - how to choose the right one?

Change of light intensity and color. Gentle night light. USB port for charging your smartphone and other gadgets. Sounds like the light of the future? Not at all. This is the standard you should look for in LED desk lights today.

The LED desk lamp, as from the very beginning it is worth noting that LED lighting works best, although small and inconspicuous, is the basic equipment of every home office and teenager's room.

It is worth choosing it smartly, because it can not only provide healthy lighting, but also facilitate a number of activities accompanying or following the work. Why is it so important? Because only a high-quality lamp allows you to focus on your activities while minimizing the adverse effects on health.

Role of the light

The desk at which you work remotely or your child does their homework is a piece of furniture that can be used up to several hours a day. Therefore, the selection of appropriate lighting is extremely important. The choice of the desk lamp determines whether the time spent on work from home will be productive, guarantee comfort for the eyes or end up with a headache.

Ideally, you should choose a model that offers several additional features, such as smooth light output regulation, USB charging port or multicolored bedside lamp.

When choosing a lamp, adopt a number of criteria according to which you will select the offers. Of course, you do not have to know them all. That is why, especially for you, we have prepared a list of the most important functions that your new LED lamp should have.

Power

Choosing the right power is important in terms of eye comfort and energy efficiency. The LED lamp used on a home desk should be powered by 6-8W, generating approx. 450 lumens. Such a stream of light is completely sufficient for computer and document work or homework. Values exceeding 700 lumens are intended for specialists who perform precise manual work such as repairing a watch. Light with such a flux can be sharp and cause eyestrain during prolonged use. 

Light color and mood

The tone of light emitted by the lamp is more important than it may seem. It has a direct impact on our brain. Warm colors, i.e. falling into shades of yellow and orange, are conducive to relaxation with a good book or even a short nap.

Cold tones of blue are good for long hours of office work, which requires concentration. They are not recommended for evening sessions because they can cause problems with later sleep, e.g. phone screen emitting blue light.

The most natural light remains white, which does not have a soothing effect, leading to too much relaxation, but also does not stimulate the body. 

When choosing a LED lamp, it is worth to take a look at the TS1814 model, which offers 3 infinitely adjustable light tones. Warm at 3000K, natural at 4000K and cold emitting light at 6000K power. 

Practical solutions

You already understand the relationship between light color and mood. It is time to look at other functionalities of modern lamps. The times when their only task was to provide light are long gone. Modern lamps have many more functions and you should look for such models. What is worth paying special attention to?

Construction and mobility – the correct positioning of the LED lamp is about 35 cm from the illuminated surface. Such a distance allows for comfortable lighting of the desk, without creating unpleasant flashes. When choosing a lamp, pay attention whether its construction allows for easy maneuvering, so that you can freely change its height and the light incidence angle, depending on your needs.

USB Port –  we live in a period when the smartphone has become an essential tool for many everyday activities, so it should always be ready for action. It usually lies unused most of the time during work. Without paying attention to it, a discharged battery is easy to overlook. It is much more efficient to use the time your phone stays in standby mode to charge it. Thanks to the built-in USB port you do not have to look for a free socket in the power strip. Just connect the phone to the lamp. This solution is offered by e.g. TS1814 LED lamp.

Light adjustment – the possibility to change the light intensity is a functionality that you will appreciate if the lamp is to be used by other residents as well. Different activities and different lighting preferences can only be reconciled by smooth adjustment of light output, guaranteeing comfortable work or studying for everyone who will sit at the desk.

Night lamp – A small children's room does not need many light sources. With the main light, which is most often a chandelier, all you still need is a lamp for the children's room with night light function. It is good if it lights up in several colors, allowing you to adjust the light to your own liking. 

Multi-functional desk lamp

Choosing a lamp is not easy. The multitude of offers available on the market and a number of additional functionalities make its purchase a real challenge. However, if you know what is really useful and makes your everyday activities more pleasant, choosing a lamp for children or for work becomes easy and pleasant.