Friday, May 7, 2010

Task Lamps in the Bedroom, Bath and Kitchen

It seems like the task lamp trend, has more than hit the tipping point. They're showing up everywhere I look -- from shelter mags, blogs and catalogs. I'm especially loving them in bedrooms and baths.

I kind of hate using the word trend here, because it implies a certain level of frivolity and transience -- like next year, gourd lamps will be back, or chandeliers. I think task lamps are here to stay, especially wall-mounted ones because....they just make really, really great sense. They can serve as movable spotlight for art, reading in bed or provide a nice, sculptural alternative to high hats in the kitchen or bath.

Would you guys get on board with one in an unconventional place, or will it always scream "work" to you?


Images: 1. Rita Konig 2. and 3. Fondly Seen 4. The City Sage 5. Veranda. 6. Martha Stewart Living 7. House Beautiful.