Beauty is always in the eye of the beholder but don't you want your lamp to grab your visitor's attention? Your spend a great deal of time on your home dcor to set the atmosphere for you room and your table lamps play an important role in establishing the mood.

Table lamps need to be functional, practical, and they also need to make a statement. That statement can be bold and in your face or it can be subtle. Your lamps can serve as a focal point or they can be complimentary to your room's dcor. They can provide contrast or continuity.

So what do you want your room to say? Will it be fun and relaxing, calming, perhaps a little romantic? Will it be sophisticated and serious, or classy and formal? Perhaps eclectic is your game? It really doesn't matter; there are table lamp choices for every dcor.

Once you've decided the mood of your room and the role your lamps will play besides providing lighting you can start to decide what type of lamps you are looking for. Big, little, tall, short, fat, skinny, sexy, slinky? With so many choices it might just be a little overwhelming. Here are my three top picks in each category.

Tiffany

1. Robert Louis Tiffany Floral Table Lamp a bold floral-themed shade tops this classic Tiffany base table
2. Macintosh Art Glass Table Lamp inspired by the famed Arts & Crafts design movement.
3. Heart Motif Tiffany Table Lamp handcrafted using the same techniques developed by Louis Comfort Tiffany a century ago

Contemporary

1. Bronze Twist Table Lamp with the Tiffany style amber glass shade is a style setter.
2. Bronze Genie Bottle Table Lamp boasts a stylish retro look.
3. Kacy Orange Glass Table Lamp in its tangy citrus shades are certain to add some zest!

Arts & Crafts

1. Tiffany Glass Piano Desk Lamp is perfect for music stands, desk tops or computer areas.
2. Arts & Crafts Style Bronze Table Lamp crowned with a Tiffany-inspired art glass shade.
3. San Gabriel Mica Collection Table Lamp with its eye-catching, Arts and Crafts style

Traditional

1. Dark Bronze Onyx With Night Light Table Lamp with a refined look
2. Possini Collection Urn Style With Silk Shade Table Lamp a true traditional classic
3. Kathy Ireland Grecian Accent Table Lamp with its wonderful European lines

The current most popular lamps on the market include:

1. Bay Colony Table Lamp by Norwell - its nautical design brings the high seas into your home and adds a touch of adventure to any room.
2. Soho Table Lamp by Kenroy - eye catching with its unique brushed steel finish and metal shade.
3. Tiffany table lamp by Anthony of California - its gorgeous bronze finish and its mica mineral shade is elegant and stylish and a beautiful addition to any home.
4. OZ Table Lamp by Lite Source - a trendy lamp is certain to define any room with its freeform center column making it an unique way to decorate your home. Choose from pewter or satin steel and gold accents.

Of course there are plenty of other lamps to choose from. Why not grab a coffee, get comfortable at your computer and start searching. It won't be long before you've got so many table lamps to choose from you'll have to flip a coin to choose. There's just so many great finds. So what are you waiting for?