At the bare minimum, a bedside lamp should help you see during midnight bathroom breaks, support you on your “I’ll read 10 pages before bed” journey, and look pleasing to eye. However, only the best bedside lamps coat your room in warm, ambient light just bright enough for clear eyesight yet still soft enough to relax you into sleep before bed. Granted, the onus often lies on the lightbulb, but the shade, shape, and height of the lamp should also take some responsibility.
