How to choose bedside lamps

Bedside table lamps are a staple of most bedrooms, for good reason — you put them on your nightstand. But with so many different styles, how do you pick the right one for your bedroom?

Ideally, a bedroom table lamp should blend into its surroundings and add to the decor. Have a more modern look? Select a bedside lamp with angular lines — you might even choose one without a lampshade at all for a truly minimal look. Going for a natural look? A wicker or rattan shade with a neutral base should do the trick.

Our pick: The Twilight sleep and wake-up light was designed to help you feel recharged from dusk till dawn — and it makes the perfect bedside lamp. It uses science-backed scenes designed to support your circadian rhythm. Featuring two lights, the front light swivels left to right, while the back light offers exclusive ColorCast️ technology, which creates a rich, colorful experience.

Smart bedside lamps have a lot of other features that can help you feel recharged, starting from your bedtime routine to your morning wake-ups. 

If you buy a bedside lamp that requires a separate bulb, you have more options to choose just the right kind of lighting you want. Want a bright reading lamp? Get a bulb that provides at least 450 lumens. Just want to set the mood? A bulb with around 400 lumens is enough to produce a relaxing glow. 

With a Philips Hue table lamp or a smart bulb placed into a traditional table lamp, you can dim and brighten (and change the color temperature, depending on the bulb or light!) to suit the task at hand. You can even set an automation in the Philips Hue app that slowly brightens your lights to wake you up.