Swing Arm Lights

Swing Arm Lights

It is essential to have plenty of lighting in your home for reading, doing small tasks, and illuminating a space. Swing arm lighting is the perfect solution for adding the perfect amount of light to a bedroom, office, or living room area.

Ultimately, installing a wall-mounted swing arm light in a room can make the difference in it being just a room or a functional space in your home. 

Before You Buy 

When selecting the best wall-mounted light for your room, you want to consider several things. The items to consider before buying a swing arm light include: 

• Placement: Where you plan to place the light will determine the lamp's type, brightness, and style. 
• Room Decor: Your room's existing decor and style can help you determine what type of swing arm lamp to purchase. 
• Height: Determine how high up on the wall you want to mount your light before buying one because this helps determine the style of light and length of cord you need. 
• Measurements: Besides height, take measurements of how far from the bed, electrical outlets, etc., so you know what light will fit in your room. 
• Installation: Determine if you want a light that is easy to install or needs the assistance of an electrician. 
• Amount of Light: Know what the light will be used for, such as task lighting, reading lighting, or ambient lighting. 
• Light Bulbs: Know the type of light bulbs you plan to use in your light. 

Features to Consider

Both wall and desk swing arm lights are manufactured with many functional and decorative features. Below are some of the most commonly found elements in swing arm lighting: 

• Switches. There are many types of switches available for swing arm lamps. Most come with a simple on and off switch, while others come with turn knobs. 
• Touch. Some swing arm lamps come with a touch operation feature, which allows you to touch the light to turn it on, off, and change among different brightness levels. 
• Moveable. Swing arm lamps are moveable. You can quickly move the light around to bring it closer or adjust it, so the light points away from you. 
• Dimmable. Some swing arm lighting comes with a dimmable option, meaning you can change the brightness of the light using the power switch. The dimmable option may require the use of a dimmer wall switch to operate. 

Types of Swing Arm Lighting

When shopping for swing arm lighting, you will find many styles, designs, and types. The type of light you choose depends greatly on the function you need the light to serve and the overall style of your room. Here are some of the most popular types of swing arm lighting: 

1. Mounted. Mounted swing arm lights attach to the wall and hang over a table, desk, chair, end table, or nightstand. These are the most common swing arm lights available and are easily installed. However, if you want to hide the wiring, you may want to hire an electrician to help install the proper wiring system to accommodate the light. 
2. Table Top. Tabletop swing arm lights are those that sit on top of a table or desk and have all the same features as a wall-mounted swing arm lamp. This type of lighting works well in offices where they can be adjusted, picked up, and moved where needed. 
3. Adjustable Arm. An adjustable arm swing arm lamp can be adjusted for height based on where it is installed. Additionally, this type of light can be moved into just about any positing, allowing for optimum lighting in a room. 
4. Scissor Accordion. A scissor accordion swing arm light looks like many scissors placed together to create accordion movement. These lights typically swing left to right and pull in and out from the wall easily. 
5. Straight Swing Arm. Straight swing arm lights are those with a single arm that moves up and down to adjust the height of the light. 
6. Swivel Arm. Swivel arm swing lights not only move up and down but also swivel side by side to offer optimum lighting placement. 
7. Jointed Arm. The jointed arm swing arm lights are those with multiple joints to allow for optimum manipulation of the light placement. 
8. How to Choose Swing Arm Lighting

There are several factors to consider helping you choose the best swing arm lighting for your room. Here are some of the things to consider: 

• Clearance. Determine how far you want the arm of the light to extend based on how much clearance you have over the headboard, bed, chair, table, etc. 
• Light Bulbs. Determine the wattage and type of light bulb you plan to use for the light. Additionally, determine how hot the light might get and can the light be adjusted to reduce some heat from radiating in a space. 
• Wiring. There are several things to consider regarding the wiring, including whether the light is wired for dimming, how it turns on and off, and whether the switch will be easily accessible. 

There are many types of swing arm lighting options available. Make sure to check out our online catalog to see the options we have available and find the swing arm light that is best for your lighting needs!

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