Elk lighting Gavia Table Lamp

What is an Accent Lamp?

An accent lamp is a smaller lamp which serves to softly light a small area. An accent light might be more decorative, where the light is used to illuminate the parts of the lamp. Usually the brightness of the bulb is lower, producing a softer atmosphere. They can work well as a night light and help you to relax in gentle comfort. Place them on a shelf or mantel, in a window, on top of furniture or near the bedside. Beautiful accent lamps also make for a great gift.

Accent Lamp Benefits

• Provides a decorative accent.
• Works great as an accent lamp or night light.
• Doesn't take up much room.
• Adds a splash of illuminated color to your room.
• Creates a gentle relaxed atmosphere.
• Less costly than a full-sized lamp.
• Portable, easy to move it around.
• May fit in a window-sill for visitors to see.
• Adds a playful element to the room.
• Easy to switch on and off.
• Softly lights up a darker side of a room.
• A fun option for gift-giving.

Mission Style

The Arts and Crafts movement gave rise to the popularity of Craftsman design, in addition to Mission revival and the Prairie architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright. Mission Style Lighting is defined by the use of art glass with geometric shapes, solid materials, natural woods, and understated design elements that radiate substance and tranquility.

Accent Light

Accent lighting adds a smaller light to one area of a room. An accent lamp is usually of limited brightness and can be used as a night-light. It can add a soft glow to a local area, and can often be placed on a shelf or mantel, in a window or on top of furniture. Accent lights are often decorative.

For which rooms?

Since they're fairly small, accent lamps work well in most rooms. Suitable or living/family rooms, dining rooms, bathrooms, bedrooms, home office, guest room, basement, even in the kitchen or hallway. Some may be placed on a side table, shelf, mantel or buffet, or even in a window.

Placement/Layering

Lights a small area, so can be combined with most other lights. Usually sits at a side of the room, or on relatively low furniture. You should add other types of light in the room as well for appropriate lighting.

Mounts to Furniture

Portable, sits on any furniture surface via the lamp base. Can be used on side tables, night-stands, buffets, desks etc. Also possibly on shelves, mantels or window sills.

Plugs in

Plug the accent lamp into a regular power outlet socket and switch it on.