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The lampshade bottom should sit roughly even with your chin when you're sitting up in bed — typically 24-28 inches total lamp height for a standard 25-inch nightstand. If you read in bed, prioritize an adjustable arm or gooseneck design that aims light at the page, not your face.

A dedicated reading lamp needs 800-1100 lumens at the page (roughly a 60-75W incandescent equivalent or a 10-12W LED). Color temperature around 3500-4000K reduces eye strain better than the typical warm-white 2700K of living-room lamps.

Touch lamps are great for bedside tables (no fumbling for a switch in the dark) but they're sensitive to power surges and can wear out the dimmer module in 3-5 years. Smart bulbs with a Wi-Fi-controlled regular lamp give you the same convenience with a longer lifespan.

Ambient lamps fill a room with general light (floor lamps, large table lamps). Task lamps focus directional light on work surfaces (desk, reading nook). Accent lamps add atmosphere and highlight art or architecture (small accent table lamps). Most rooms need all three layers.

Yes, most lamps with an E26 standard socket accept any smart Wi-Fi bulb (Wyze, Philips Hue, Govee). Avoid using smart bulbs with traditional wall dimmers — they conflict and either flicker or stop responding to app control. Replace the wall switch with a smart switch or just use a regular on/off switch.