Adopt these smart contemporary lighting ideas, and pass the dorm room lighting test with flying colors.
1. Splurge On a Rad Desk Lamp
It's a no-brainer that task lamps are a dorm room must, crucial for those late night cramming sessions—but that's no excuse to choose a forgettable design. With both good looks and cutting-edge technology to recommend them, cool desk lamps are easier than ever to find. Anglepoise has more than a few eye-catching designs, though our pick would be the smart and colorful Type 75 Paul Smith Edition 2, above, with signature Anglepoise articulated arm and pinpointed downward illumination shedding light wherever it's most needed. The Pablo Pixo Optical Task Lamp may be compact in size and energy usage, but its nifty 360 rotation and playful shape pay big lighting dividends.
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2. Go Wireless With a Cool Battery-Operated Lamp
Why be tied down by wires and walls—and impose on your roommate—when going wireless looks this pretty? Battery-operated lamps that hold their charge for hours on end make late-night reading or studying a breeze. The Carrie Portable LED Lamp from MENU is all Scandinavian cool, outfitted with a nifty handle that makes toting it around and hanging it up easy as 1-2-3. Fatboy's Edison the Petit has a flat, sturdy base that makes it a pretty good bedmate when reading into the wee hours is called for—and keeps on glowing for up to 6 hours, to boot. And the FLOS Bellhop Rechargeable Table Lamp, at less than 8 1/2 inches tall, is so light, you can hold it in one hand, like a flashlight, and—no kidding—stays illuminated for up to 24 hours.
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3. Keep Things Charged Up With USB Port Lamps
There are never enough plugs in a dorm room to accommodate all of your electronics. A sleek and chic table, floor, or wall lamp outfitted with a USB charging port eliminates that issue, giving you addition space to charge your devices while using the lamp for studying or reading. The Belmont Table Lamp from Pablo is a low-profile and modern design combining wood and wool for a fabulous contrast. The Asteria Table Lamp from UMAGE may seem a little highbrow for a dorm room, but its contemporary design and convenient charging port is a college student's best friend. Lastly, the Corner Office Table Lamp is a unique design perfect for getting extra privacy at your desk thanks to the sound-reducing panels, while the handy light and USB charging ports mean you'll never miss a zoom class or important deadline.
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