If you’re a college student or recent graduate and you’re moving into a new house or dorm, you might find yourself in need of a lamp. Don’t worry, the six options below are perfectly suited for all of your dorm lamp needs.
The first dorm lamp we’ll be looking at is a stylish, minimalist design made by Innqoo. While the company’s name may sound like a Lovecraftian outer deity, the lamp itself is very simple. With its tripod base, black metal frame, and hanging lightbulb, it falls into the minimalist and industrial styles, and wears them well. Another great aspect to this particular option is its price, being a modest 20-30 dollars on Amazon. A potential downside to this lamp is that it does not feature any sort of lampshade, owing to its minimalist design sensibilities. However, the lamp is compatible with a variety of bulbs, from vintage-style Edison Bulbs to modern LED and Smart Bulbs. Overall, it’s a lightweight, stylish, and affordable design with high stability and the ability to combine decoration and function.
The next dorm lamp on our list is a pretty impressive one. A LED-based standing lamp made by Dimunt that sits at around 40 dollars on Amazon. Unlike some floor lamps, this one does not have a replaceable bulb, but instead has an array of LEDs that can produce up to 1000 lumens, meaning it cna get to a decently high brightness. This lamp also comes with several features such as a remote that allows you to change brightness and color temperature at a distance. The lamp uses the standard weighted base design, but this design is standard for a reason: it works. This lamp is also easy to install, and has a low energy requirement due to using an LED array as opposed to lightbulbs. The lamp is unobtrusive and won’t stand out too much in most homes and dorms. The lamp also has a memory function, meaning you won’t have to cycle through the different brightnesses and temperatures each time you turn it on.
Dorm lamp number three is similar in price and design to the previous one on the list. Made by PESRAE, this floor lamp has a more standard design with a lampshade, black metal frame, and weighted base. Also coming in at around 40 dollars on Amazon, it offers quite a few features as well. This lamp is remote controlled with an effective range of 49 feet, meaning you can control it from pretty much anywhere in your dorm or apartment. It comes with an 8-watt LED smart bulb that will last you a very long time, but is replaceable if something does happen. This lamp also features stepless adjustable brightness, variable color temperature, and easy assembly. Another great feature of this lamp is its appearance and form factor, as it’s both a rather stylish modern design, and doesn’t take up much space in a room, making it great for college students with limited floor space. Overall a great pick for illuminating your bedroom or dorm.
Another 40-dollar dorm lamp, this one is great for those who prefer stylish designs while maintaining modern functionality. Appearance-wise I’d say it’s one of the best in its price range, with a stylish arching design, high-quality fabric lampshade, and simple yet appealing chain switch. While it doesn’t have a remote control, it does have many modern features, as it comes with a 9-watt LED bulb, and can cycle through three different color temperatures. The lampshade also serves to diffuse the light into a warmer and softer color, making a good pick for those who prefer such colors. As it uses an LED bulb, this lamp is also very energy-efficient, and can save a fair amount on power bills. All of this is topped off by a very stylish and durable design with a lantern-like hanging lampshade, black metal frame, and slim profile. It’s not super high-tech or feature-packed, but you get what you pay for, and it’s good value and function considering the price.
Dorm lamp number five is one of the most stylish and affordable on the whole list. Made by a small manufacturer and costing at most 30 dollars on Amazon, this lamp’s main selling point is its incredible aesthetic design. Featuring a minimalist/industrial theme, the lamp features a wood-and-metal frame with a hollow-carved metal lampshade that generates impressive shadow patterns. Another great feature of this lamp is that it has a flexible gooseneck component that allows you to angle the light source in any way you see fit. It makes use of a foot pedal switch integrated into its cord, so you don’t need to get your hands near the bulb to turn it on or off. However, it does not have a remote control, or come with its own lightbulbs. It has a standard E26 lightbulb socket, and is compatible with bulbs of up to 60 watts, ranging from Edison to LED. The manufacturers also offer a 30 day replacement policy if you end up unsatisfied with the product. If you’re wanting a stylish lamp that will make a statement without breaking the bank, look no further.
The final dorm lamp on the list may be a bit unorthodox, but it’s a useful design if you’re strapped for space and want a lamp with some extra functionality. Costing around 40 dollars on Amazon, this floor lamp doubles as a set of shelves, providing excellent utility as well as illumination. The lamp comes with an LED bulb that can cycle through three different color temperatures, and the actual shelf portion of the lamp can hold up to 50 pounds. The design uses a minimalist aesthetic and can be worked into a variety of decoration schemes. It utilized a chain switch and has a decently long cord, letting you set it up in a variety of locations. The bulb can be replaced if anything happens to it, but you shouldn’t need to swap it out for at least a year or two. This lamp has a good suite of features, a robust design, and is quite practical. Overall a very solid pick if you want a lamp and storage space in one stylish package.
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