(Part 2) Best lamps, bases & shades according to redditors

Here is the amazon link

Feel it once more

But a LINK not a PRICE

Edit: https://www.amazon.com/VGAzer-Magnetic-Levitating-Floating-Wireless/dp/B078SYX1WX

Monitor: Dell AW3418DW

Keyboard: Vortex Race 3

Mouse: Logitech G703

Karlby + Alex drawers combination

Lamp from Amazon

Furniture legs to raise up height of the desk

SKADIS Utility board from IKEA

PC:

NZXT H200, i7-8700k, X52 Kraken, 18GB 3200Mhz Trident Z RGB Ram, Evga 2080Ti, 650W PSU

Pictures of PC here

Logitech z33 2.1 Speakers

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073VD4BXX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Brightech Maxwell - LED Shelf Floor Lamp - Modern Standing Light for Living Rooms & Bedrooms - Asian Wooden Frame with Open Box Display Shelves - Black https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01N1Z2HUS/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_393WDbJY3EE2J

Nah it is induction.

> WIRELESS POWER TRANSMISSION - Bulb powered through the air via induction,lights controlled by the touch button:on/off on the woodedn base.

Source: Amazon link

Just a simple setup would be, in no particular order:

 

• Vise
  
• AR Tool - I have a powder coated green AR tool, forgot who makes it.
  
• Screwdrivers
  
• Good Lighting - Seriously, a good light source goes a long ways in the ease of building things. I have a drafting lamp very similar to this type.
  
• AR Mat - Useful for putting stuff together (and cleaning of course) your AR on your desk/dinner table, so your wife or SO won't murder you. I have this cleaning mat.
  
• Roll Pin Punches - I used a set of regular punches from Lowe's for a while, i finally got around to getting a set of actual roll pin punches on Amazon recently.
  
• Small Hammer - I got this small 8-ounce hammer on Amazon. It's perfect for use with the roll pin punches.
  
• Mallet - Useful for hitting things without marring up the finish.
  
• Vise Block - I use a Magpul Bev block for work on my lower or upper. Waiting for the next Geissele sale so i can snag a Geissele Super Reaction Rod to replace the Bev block on upper work.
  
• Allen Wrenches - I have this set of 3 hex-torx allen wrenches. Super handy for rails and other mount screws. Might also want a long handle set if you use a hex screw for your pistol grip like i do.
  
• Torque Wrench - I have this Tekton torque wrench for barrels nuts, castle nuts (if you do torque yours, i don't usually), and whatever else needs to be torqued.
  
• Torque Screwdriver Kit - I have this Wheeler Torque Wrench/Screwdriver set, super handy for screws that require a certain torque spec.
  
   
  
  That's what i can think of off the top of my head, you probably won't need all of that if you only plan on building a lower first. It'll be useful down the line to get most of those tools, but i'd go with first:
  
  
• AR tool
  
• Bev Block/Vise Blocks/Reaction Rod
  
• Roll Pin Punches
  
• Vise
  
  If you have Amazon Prime, there's quite a bit of stuff you can get on there, it's where i got most of my tools.
  
   
  
  ^Edit: ^Formatting.

Might I suggest this Lovely Leg Lamp

I use this 6500k LED clip light paired with a WiFi outlet timer for some of my baby streps and other little flowers and it seems to do the trick. I didn't want ugly blurple lights in my living rooms, so I tried this as an experiment. My phone's light meter reads at 500-700 footcandles about 8 inches away, but the fact that some of the leaves show some sunburn makes me think the light is waaaaaay higher than the readings I'm getting, so could potentially be used for a succulent which usually need 2000-3000 fc I think, especially if it's already getting some light from another source like a window. This is the only picture I have that even sort of shows the distance I have the light over the plants. I think I paid $15 for the light and $20 for 2 outlet timers.

I find this light to be very effective, not to mention pretty cheap, and I like that it has a few different "temperatures" of light and has more than enough flexibility for me to get it in just the right spot.

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I also rely heavily on this head magnifier as my vision isn't what it once was. It's super cheap and works great.

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I find that Army Painter brushes work really well and cost much less than most of the other brushes I like. I particularly like their detail brushes. I don't think I could paint eyes without my beloved "The Psycho" brush.

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I love this light box. Also very cheap (noticing a trend, I'm always looking for a deal, lol). These acrylic display boards fit nicely inside the light box and give photos a cool, polished look.

YOUKOYI A16S Metal LED Swing Arm... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073VD4BXX?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
This one.

PC Specs

CPU: Intel Core i5 9600K (OC'd to 4.3GHz)

GPU: GeForce RTX 2060

RAM: G.Skill Aegis 2 x 8GB 3000MHz

MOTHERBOARD: ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 4

PSU: Seasonic G Series 550W ATX Semi-Modular Power Supply - 80 PLUS GOLD Certified

CASE: Phantek P300

STORAGE: 480GB SSD + 250GB Samsung EVO SSD + 1TB Barracuda HDD


Links for (almost) everything

MONITORS: $230 for the Asus, $120 for the LG

MONITOR STAND: $50

CORSAIR K63 COMPACT: $45 (got it on sale)

M-AUDIO CODE 49 MIDI: $400

LOGITECH G600 MOUSE: $80

M-AUDIO ATH-M40X HEADPHONES: $140

FOCUSRITE SCARLETT SOLO AMP: $210


M-AUDIO AT2020 MICROPHONE: $140

MIC STAND: $150

IKEA DESK: $40 per stand, $30 for table top, total $110

CHAIR: $90 (crappy Walmart brand. Does the trick but wouldn't recommend)

MOUSE PAD: $20

PHILIPS HUE LIGHT: $85

AUKEY LAMP: $45

PICTURE SHELF: $15

EDIFIER R19U SPEAKERS: $35

TaoTronics Desk Lamp Metal LED Desk Lamp Table Lamps for Office Lighting, Ultra-slim, Aircraft-grade Alloy, 3 Color Modes with 6 Brightness Levels https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HOAVK0W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_sE.6yb2MV33CV

Yes! They're amazing and dimmable
Link : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071ZFL133/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CCLMDbNNKKA3E

I found it on amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074XPNS3Z/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

I put an RGB light bulb in it too.

Weekend workspace. I'm an Oracle/SQL Server DBA and usually write some code/processes to catch up during the weekend.

Specs

-Microsoft Surface Pro 4 (i5 2.4GHz, 4GB RAM)

-(x2) Dell P2411H 24" Monitors

-Sabrent Docking Station which allows me to connect one monitor via HDMI and another via DVI. Also has 6 USB ports for my keyboard, chargers, etc. It allows you to use it as a stand for the SP4 but I prefer to use the kickstand as it's a bit lower. The dock connects to the SP4 via USB and I've had no fan/slowness issues from the monitors running as part of the extended desktop.

-HHKB Lite 2 Keyboard

-Microsoft Arc Touch Surface Mouse

-Taotronics Lamp

-iKammo XXL Gaming Mat


Full Workstation here: http://imgur.com/a/61HLn

I used brushes - a 3/0 round, 18/0 short liner and 10/0 flat shader. I don’t know from brushes so I just eyeballed which ones would work well at the local Michaels and it worked out pretty well. I had the massive advantage of a magnifying light which I love and highly recommend for gunpla in general but was particularly useful for this task. this is the one I have.

This plus this could give you a limited version of that.

Some assembly required.

with some extra work you might be able to fix an old junky tripod head to the lamp and use the tripod handle for some extra control, but I think the natural movement of your hand may feel more organic.

If the lamp springs are strong then even if you let go the camera should stay in relatively the same position.

ThinkGeek LED Potion Desk Lamp - Color Changing LED Lamp - Perfect for Fans of RPGs and Chemistry https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ABIOZ5G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_NYWkDb9ZG864B

There seems to be 1 left on Amazon, which is where I got mine.

TaoTronics TT-DL13B LED Desk Lamp Eye-caring Table Lamps, Dimmable Office Lamp with USB Charging Port, Touch Control, 12W, 5 Color Modes, Philips Enab https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0197ZOAKE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_M6GIrk2ygvzF1

https://www.amazon.ca/AUKEY-Sensor-Bedside-Dimmable-Changing/dp/B01AXXXV36/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1518128361&sr=8-2&keywords=anker+lamp

Anker lamp. Has rgb lighting.

Here is my build list formated for reddit

Group | Name | Price | Quantity | Total | Link
--- | --- | --- | --- | --- | ---
Pc | (Everything Inside the case) | | | |
$1,601.62 | Intel Core i7-6700K 4.0GHz Quad-Core Processor | $347.00 | 1 | $347.00 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012M8LXQW/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Cooler Master Hyper D92 54.8 CFM Rifle Bearing CPU Cooler | $44.80 | 1 | $44.80 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NXLYE4G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD5 ATX LGA1151 Motherboard | $171.49 | 1 | $171.49 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012N6EW6G/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB (4 x 8GB) DDR4-2666 Memory | $129.99 | 1 | $129.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OTJZTZE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Samsung 850 EVO-Series 250GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | $97.99 | 1 | $97.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00OAJ412U/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Hitachi HD​S723020BLA​642 | $58.00 | 3 | $174.00 | EBay
| EVGA GeForce GTX 1070 8GB FTW Gaming ACX 3.0 Video Card | $459.99 | 1 | $459.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01I60OGUK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| EVGA 850W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply | $90.39 | 1 | $90.39 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KYK1CC6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| XFX AMD Radeon HD 5450 1GB | $29.99 | 2 | $59.98 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005IUW7YE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| PWM Female to 4 x PWM Male Computer Case Fan Splitter | $6.50 | 2 | $13.00 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DYQRFY6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Sabrent 2.5" SSD & SATA Hard Drive to Desktop 3.5" | $12.99 | 1 | $12.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00UN550AC/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 80MM 5000RPM Fan | $0.00 | 2 | $0.00 |
| 92MM 5000RPM Fan | $0.00 | 4 | $0.00 |
Monitors | | | | |
$744.66 | Seiki Pro SM28UTR 28-Inch 4K UHD 3840x2160 | $195.69 | 1 | $195.69 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B013XWQF28/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| AOC e2460Sd 24-Inch Widescreen LED Monitor | $142.99 | 3 | $428.97 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C99MUHQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Dell 17" 5:4 | $30.00 | 4 | $120.00 | EBay
Cables | | | | |
$137.77 | Cable Matters Gold Plated DisplayPort to DisplayPort Cable 10 Feet | $11.99 | 1 | $11.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005H3Q5E0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Cable Matters Active DisplayPort to DVI Male to Female Adapter | $19.99 | 2 | $39.98 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EDT01TO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| DVI Male to Female 90 Degree Adapter Connector | $4.43 | 3 | $13.29 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008X0ZJZ0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 15ft 28AWG CL2 Dual Link DVI-D Cable - Black | $10.47 | 3 | $31.41 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10209&cs_id=1020902&p_id=2760&seq=1&format=2
| 15ft Super VGA M/M | $5.69 | 4 | $22.76 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10201&cs_id=1020101&p_id=3622&seq=1&format=2
| 15ft USB 2.0 A Male to A Female Extension | $1.87 | 5 | $9.35 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=103&cp_id=10303&cs_id=1030304&p_id=5435&seq=1&format=2
| 25ft hdmi cable | $8.99 | 1 | $8.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SKVMHI4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Desk Accesseries | | | | |
$263.49 | Perixx PX-5200 Cherry MX Blue | $72.91 | 1 | $72.91 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00NY45NCY/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Logitech C310 Webcam | $31.93 | 1 | $31.93 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003LVZO8S/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Lapel Mics | $6.50 | 1 | $6.50 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DJOIHE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| FingerPrint Reader | $12.58 | 1 | $12.58 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HHHP7C/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Mouse Pad | $8.99 | 1 | $8.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GB0IF50/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o07_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Headset Func HS260 | $79.99 | 1 | $79.99 | https://www.amazon.com/FUnc-FUNC-HS-260-1ST-fUnc-HS-260/dp/B00HH3H83U
| Altec ACS 54 - Speaker | $0.00 | 1 | $0.00 |
| Logitech G700S | $50.59 | 1 | $50.59 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BFOEY3Y/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Audio Accesseries | | | | |
$58.33 | BEHRINGER MICROAMP HA400 | $24.99 | 1 | $24.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000KIPT30/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 5-Pack 6.35mm Male to 3.5mm Female Adapter | $7.99 | 1 | $7.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XAQD4YA/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 3.5mm Male to 2 x 3.5mm Female Splitter Cable | $3.99 | 1 | $3.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0081ZBNI4/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Coupler 3.5 mm Female - 3.5 mm Female Stereo or Mono | $3.93 | 1 | $3.93 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000068O4N/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 3 feet Slim 3.5mm Stereo Audio Cable - M/M | $2.71 | 2 | $5.42 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004G3UK5C/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 3-Feet 3.5mm Stereo Male to Female Extension Cable, 5-Pack | $12.01 | 1 | $12.01 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00SWOJLSS/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Lighting | | | | |
$86.88 | Studio Designs Swing Arm Lamp Black | $24.75 | 2 | $49.50 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00I2S7MHQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Lutron TT-300NLH-BL Credenza Lamp Dimmer Black | $14.83 | 1 | $14.83 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00024BJZE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Triple Outlet Swivel Adapter, White | $3.27 | 1 | $3.27 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000HJBENG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Daylight LED Light Bulb 15W | $9.64 | 2 | $19.28 | https://www.walmart.com/ip/Great-Value-GVRLA1850ND-Great-Value-LED-15W-A19-Light-Bulb/38596922
Cable Managment | | | | |
$18.81 | 100 Velcro Ties | $5.00 | 2 | $10.00 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001E1Y5O6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 100 Releasable cable ties | $2.47 | 3 | $7.41 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=105&cp_id=10520&cs_id=1052012&p_id=5795&seq=1&format=2
| Cable Clip nais | $0.70 | 2 | $1.40 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=105&cp_id=10520&cs_id=1052006&p_id=5834&seq=1&format=2
Power | | | | |
$53.13 | Monster MP AV 750 Audio Video PowerCenter | $18.99 | 1 | $18.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004ETIKH8/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| AmazonBasics 6-Outlet Surge Protector Power Strip 2-Pack | $12.99 | 1 | $12.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TP1BWMK/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 3 Outlet Single-Tap Wall Tap | $4.00 | 2 | $8.00 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007XQORTO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 15ft 16AWG Power Cord Cable | $5.20 | 1 | $5.20 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10228&cs_id=1022801&p_id=5287&seq=1&format=2
| 10ft 18AWG Right Angle Power Cord Cabl | $2.65 | 3 | $7.95 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=102&cp_id=10228&cs_id=1022809&p_id=7677&seq=1&format=2
Network | | | | |
$33.98 | TP-LINK 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch | $22.99 | 1 | $22.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001EVGIYG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| 5-Pack, Cat6 Ethernet Patch Cable in Blue 3 Feet | $10.99 | 1 | $10.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00C2B81K6/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Monitor Mount | | | | |
$215.27 | Arm wall mount | $17.54 | 3 | $52.62 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=109&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082821&p_id=12232&seq=1&format=2
| Top wall mount bracket | $4.80 | 4 | $19.20 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=109&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082821&p_id=3005&seq=1&format=2
| Center Monitor Mount | $7.99 | 1 | $7.99 | https://www.monoprice.com/product?c_id=109&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082821&p_id=4564&seq=1&format=2
| 2x8 | $7.47 | 3 | $22.41 | https://www.lowes.com/pd/Top-Choice-Common-2-in-x-8-in-x-10-ft-Actual-1-5-in-x-7-25-in-x-10-ft-Lumber/4082916
| 2x4 | 2.55 | 1 | $2.55 | https://www.lowes.com/pd/Common-2-in-x-4-in-x-8-ft-Actual-1-5-in-x-3-5-in-x-8-ft-Stud/1000074211
| 3" clamp | $5.98 | 6 | $35.88 | https://www.lowes.com/pd/IRWIN-QUICK-GRIP-3-in-Clamp/50214643
| 4" Hinge | $2.81 | 2 | $5.62 | https://www.lowes.com/pd/Gatehouse-4-in-H-Oil-Rubbed-Bronze-Interior-Exterior-Mortise-Door-Hinge/4772785
| Wood Screws | $9.00 | 1 | $9.00 | Lowes
| Assorted brackets/hardware | $25.00 | 1 | $25.00 | Lowes
| Case Rack Mount | $35.00 | 1 | $35.00 | EBay
Misc | | | | |
$35.97 | Steam Link | $19.99 | 1 | $19.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016XBGWAQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
| Bluetooth Adapter | $7.99 | 1 | $7.99 | GRANDCOW Bluetooth 4.0 USB Adapter Dongle for Windows 10/ 8.1 / 8/ 7 / Vista / XP
| 19 Key Numeric Keypad | $7.99 | 1 | $7.99 | https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DJSAAU/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Eye-caring-Dimmable-Brightness-Licensing/dp/B0197ZOAKE/ref=sr_1_4?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1543467934&sr=1-4&keywords=taotronics%2Bled%2Bdesk%2Blamp&th=1

Thanks! It's super useful, especially cuz I can change it from white to yellow light - much more comfortable at night

YOUKOYI A16S Metal LED Swing Arm Desk Lamp, Dimmable Architect Drafting Lamp Clamp for Study/Reading/Office/Work, 3 Brightness Levels, 2 Color Modes, Touch Control https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073VD4BXX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_8fC4BbQP39750

Great rug! I saw in the comments that you are willing to get rid of the big chair, I think that it would be best to do so. The furniture is too big for the space. Below I put some links for chair suggestions. I also saw that you want lighting suggestions so also put pairings together.

I would also suggest maybe painting the wall behind the couch to help make it pop. If you do get rid of the chair, the couch you need to center on the wall along with the coffee table and have a chair or two in the other side on an angle to it can be a more social space.

For paint colors how about:

SW 9146

SW 6238

SW 6521

SW 9007

More colors here

Chairs:

One

Two

Three

Lamp:

One this would be next to the couch with the lamp part over the coffee table

Two this can be used as a side table, you could get two and put them on either side of the couch

Three

So I have a two bedroom apartment and I've got a mix of the bulbs, the Hue Gos and the light strips.

I don't use any non-Hue lighting so all of my light is controllable via app and timers. It allows you to create presets, so I have a number of lighting schemes that I really like that get progressively dimmer over the course of an evening and move from brighter colors like greens and oranges and yellows to soft blues and reds and purples as it gets later. It kind of becomes a Pavlovian cue that sleep time is coming. You can also set them on timed transitions - so it may take 30 minutes to slowly transition between the settings. So the light can be always moving slowly into differing colors and brightnesses schemes over the course of the evening.

In the mornings, rather than use an alarm clock, I wake to a gradually rising indoor sunrise where warm orange lights come up over the course of 30 minutes. Such a pleasant way to wake up. Gradual and natural instead of sudden and abrupt.

It's also super cool with voice control via Alexa, Siri, Google Home, etc. I just say things like 'Alexa, chill mode' and the lighting hits a smooth preset I have.

The stuff is expensive, but you can add pieces over time to the network. They are energy efficient and so far have lasted really well. I've not had any fail in 3 or 4 years of using them. I started off just wanting a lightstrip and ended up going whole house.

Life changing.

TaoTronics Aluminum Alloy Dimmable LED Desk Lamp with USB Charging Port, Table Lamp for Office Lighting, 3 Color Modes & 6 Brightness Levels, Philips Enabled Licensing Program https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HOAVK0W/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_0YAVDb0CZS49X

I'd prefer this famous movie lamp, personally.

I'm sorry I couldn't get you the links to exactly the same lamp and succulent but I found a similar one on Amazon. If you're interested.https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07FTSCTFD/ref=sspa_mw_detail_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1


https://www.amazon.com/Designer-Reading-Bedroom-Bedside-Nightstand/dp/B016XWX3ES/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?keywords=wooden%2Bdesk%2Blamp&qid=1555497374&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B073VD4BXX/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

This lamp for those interested

behind the monitor are

Philips Hue Lightstrips

positional workbench lamp with a magnifier (I use it as a ring light for Zoom calls for work).

>https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016LTTS8S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

*lights on either side are $10 from walmart

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HOAVK0W/ref=oh_aui_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

My lamp: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00I2S7MHQ/ref=psdcmw_1063292_t1_B00WFZS55A

Softbox: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0093OWIYA/ref=pd_aw_fbt_421_img_2?ie=UTF8&refRID=BSC20C7JTC1YYXM1ZQJT

Bulbs: https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00HNEPPJM/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

If you get a lamp that can fit that softbox and fire those bulbs, you should have a decent setup. You can check my VODs if you need examples. I hope my links are good, because I am on mobile haha. But yeah, that setup works wonders for me so far.

I got this. I love the fact that it's a warm white and not purple. It has been working very well. All my plants have been growing well. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B07G9C9485?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_image

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00R3LQW42/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1485966278&sr=8-3&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=light&dpPl=1&dpID=21kuNwqzdAL&ref=plSrch

Swing Arm Lamp, LED Desk Lamp https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07KGNNT5L?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

Got it from Amazon

kit

https://www.amazon.com/VGAzer-Magnetic-Levitating-Floating-Wireless/dp/B078SYX1WX

Amazon - 14W LED Grow Light, New Dual Head Desk Clip Lamp Warm White Light with Swivel 360 Degree Adjustable Gooseneck and One Switch, Warmwhite Comfortable Light for Indoor Plants at Home and Office https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9C9485/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_6NWGDbVPP4R64 😊

The new leaves are definitely a good sign. The general recommendation for fertilizer is half strength once a month, or lower strength more often. A lot of people do "weakly weekly," personally I just add a little fertilizer every time I refill my watering can. Basically the more consistently you can do it, the better.

And if you don't think they'll get enough light where you are now, I'd invest in light and a timer. They are low light plants, so they don't need anything fancy - a cheap clip on light would work, or even any old desk lamp.

I got this one off amazon, I'm happy with it!
Brightech - LightView PRO SuperBright https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016LTTS8S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_Dr5ZwljmhZSCQ

/r/minipainting has some hobby guides listed in their sidebar, including a couple lamps.

I picked up this one on their recommendation, but don't really use the magnification often:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016LTTS8S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_XUKQBb6XT4TKV

I am very happy with how bright and adjustable it is. The light temp feels good for painting too, not too blue like my last lamp.

Hope this helps.

Edit: just saw that you wanted battery powered. Sorry! I'll leave this here in case anyone else finds it useful.

there's a couple on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/ThinkGeek-LED-Potion-Desk-Lamp/dp/B01ABIOZ5G

I like the consistency of matching lamps, but I'm not sure if either of the tripod lamps would be too large for that spot. I also like the green lamp in general, but yeah, maybe a more dramatic table lamp would fit well there. This might be too modern looking with the homey/comfy vibe you've got going, but it's also kind of a showpiece in it's own right. Or - you could continue to tripod style and just find a mini version, like one of these. I really like the nautical/spotlight ones, but it might be too bold for the space.

I really like the room in general, btw - it's functional, cozy, but stylish. Not pretentious and not too "put together" (which is a good thing, IMO) and I love all the wood accents and organized clutter (like with the picture frames on the bookcase).

Lightstrip on top

A few extensions

One of these on the counter

Hi, is this the correct unit I cannot see: Ikea 101.398.79 'NOT' Floor Uplight, Black/White (Height: 175 cm) https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00R3LQW42/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_jCe8BbD6PEFNT

then all it takes is some creative drilling to be able to run a cable through, and then a light kit, such as this: http://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-Lighting-70269-Make-A-Lamp-Kit/dp/B00002NADS

Make IKEA storage cubes your bed frame, like this. If you put wicker baskets in the cubes, you can store tons of things easily, and get rid of the black shelves behind your bed entirely (saving space and looking nicer) and your outdated bed frame.

Why not decorate your walls with your vinyls? Get some shelves that have a lip on the edge (to keep the vinyls from sliding off), like these, and display some of the best-looking/your favorite vinyls. Functional art!

Honestly, your bed needs an upgrade the most. It's the focal point of a bedroom--it should look nice!

Get a duvet with some texture, no prints. Something like this will work with a variety of looks, so you can keep it for a long while.

Some basic white pillows for the back, with a lumbar-shaped pillow with an interesting pattern as an accent.

Fold up your maroon blanket and drape it over the edge.

Invest in a floor lamp, a plant (I'd suggest a snake plant, because they're hard to kill), and post photos again when you're a little further along!

An electrician? You think you need an electrician to make a lamp? 6-year-olds in sweatshops in china put lamps together all the time! You can buy lamp kits in about any hardware store! (Stuff like this: https://www.amazon.com/Angelo-Brothers-Make-Lamp-Kit/dp/B00002NADS). Making a lamp is high-school shop levels of complicated and dangerous.

WTF its not like the OP is trying to make a deck.

A desk-length mousepad.

https://www.amazon.com/Corsair-Gaming-MM300-Anti-Fray-Extended/dp/B01798VS4C/

Monitor Mounts

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00B21TLQU/

Cable Management knick knacks.

Ambient lighting behind your monitor. I just use a variable desk LED lamp.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01HOAVK0W/

Headphone wall mounts.

https://www.amazon.com/Stick-on-Headphone-Hooks-2-Pack/dp/B00P9GYUE2/

A decent speaker/sub combo for when you want to just sit back, relax, and watch a movie.

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-980-000382-Z313-Speaker-System/dp/B002HWRZ2K/

A Microsoft Wireless Adapter + Couple of XB1 Controllers = local wireless multiplayer gaming (up to 8 controllers I think).

https://www.amazon.com/Microsoft-Xbox-Wireless-Adapter-Windows/dp/B00ZB7W4QU/

I think it was this one, with the aluminum housing:

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01HOAVK0W?psc=1

Other ones I got were less pretty.

I dont have a permanent station. I pull everything out each time I paint.

So I have a storage box with all the fiddly bits like brushes, putty, wet palette, etc.
Something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Latchmate-Turquoise-Storage-Tray-Recollections/dp/B078R8B4CP

And I recently upgraded my reaper learn to paint kits with the army painter big box. I needed a way to have those handy:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N24LHLZ

And a pair of these: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0197ZOAKE set up over the work area.

Takes about five minutes to throw it all onto a folding table and get going.

Here's something similar: https://www.amazon.com/Brightech-Maxwell-Compatible-Standing-Bedrooms/dp/B01N1Z2HUS

I'll hunt a little for that exact lamp.

Edit: found this vintage lamp listed on an auction site, but no details of the maker. The listing included similar keywords to what I used to search (Japanese style, paper, wood, shelf, floor lamp): https://www.ebth.com/items/1199461-japanese-style-geometric-standing-lamp

And a few more for good measure: https://www.ebay.com/itm/LED-Display-Shelf-Floor-Lamp-Bedroom-Living-Room-Office-Modern-Standing-Light/142879803685?hash=item21444cc925:m:m9boJZznlafXnydRP8ymziA:sc:ShippingMethodExpress!80516!US!-1&var=441866432623

It is the Aukey RGB light, it is actually really cool but a bit annoying to cycle through all the colours to get what you want. https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01AXXXV36/ref=cm_sw_r_other_apa_i_EdjUCb1DW50W2

It's great! This is the one I have. The touch control works very well. It has 5 different color modes (basically a spectrum from a bright LED to a softer yellow color) that you change by tapping on the icon above the brightness display, and a USB charging port on the back.

It swivels at the base to rotate left and right, folds at the base of the neck to flatten/make more upright, swivels at the top part to adjust angle of light AND folds at the top of the neck for compact stowing.

Edit: Forgot the most important part- it serves as a headphones stand, too! Ha

Yeah, it’s a lamp I found on amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073VD4BXX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apip_VmX7s9UdyvIij

One thing I need to mention with out trying to insult you, but lamps are very easy to work with. You can use anything your creative minds wants you to make as a lamp. You can use a beer bottle, a shoe, a cremated cat, anything you want...the main thing is just find a way to thread the cable and find a way to hold the bulb socket.

http://www.amazon.com/Angelo-Brothers-Make-Lamp-Kit/dp/B00002NADS

Your imagination is the limit only

https://www.google.com/search?q=beautiful+lamp+creations.&client=opera&hs=NrF&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwiA4rjuicTKAhUJuYMKHZGDD5wQ_AUIBygB&biw=1140&bih=821&dpr=1.13#tbm=isch&q=beautiful+lamp+creations

the technical side of things is very elementary.

i'm pretty sure it's just this one: https://www.amazon.com/Designer-Reading-Bedroom-Bedside-Nightstand/dp/B016XWX3ES

Found the link! Aooshine Bedside Table Lamp, Minimalist Solid Wood Table Lamp Bedside Desk Lamp With Square Flaxen Fabric Shade for Bedroom, Dresser, Living Room, Kids Room, College Dorm, Coffee Table, Bookcase https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074XPNS3Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YYlaBbWSSJF0F

I shopped around forever to find the right light for tying. I went through three floor lamps and a couple of those cheap clip on LED lights over the years. Picked this up from Amazon a few weeks ago and have been very pleased. Sturdy, adjustable, and the light is just right for my eyes. No magnification, but I got my very first pair of reading glasses and that has made all the difference.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074XPNS3Z/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Absolutely love these lamps because they're simple but also look nice if you want a minimalistic setup. I also bought blue spiral bulbs so it illuminates most of the room blue, while the blue LEDs behind and under the desk help with a more focused lighting. You can buy bulbs in any color from Amazon as well.

Thanks! Both are by Tomons. The one on left is a table lamp, and the one on the right might have been their last available floor lamp version of the same model. Took me a while to even find this one...

Worked out exactly how I was hoping!

Thanks, im glad you like it !
Its the obsidian 500d se.

Lamp is https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00R3LQW42/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o06_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Here's a link

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078V2Q9BZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It lights up the 1 gallon jar nicely and has a few settings. I've only had it for a few days though, so I can't speak on performance with the water sprite I have floating in there yet.

This may look familiar, I posted my setup briefly a couple weeks ago but deleted it. I’ve since made some changes and took better photos. Now I’m ready to share!

I switch between the PC & Mac with a USB switch that’s connected to a hub with my keyboard/mouse/mic/webcam/etc, and then change the input source on the monitor. The TV above me isn’t normally on, I really only use it when on the couch behind me.

I use the MacBook 90% of the time, but when it’s time to do video editing or rendering I fire up the big boy:

16-Core AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1950X 3.4GHz

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1080

32GB DDR4

500GB SSD + 3TB HDD

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The rest:

LG 34” Monitor

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074JKT894/

ATS Acoustic Panels

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QH2RJW2/

Table Lamp

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B074XPNS3Z/

Monitor Stand

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01NBVBQKZ/

And of course the usual IKEA KARLBY countertop & ALEX drawers. The floor lamp is also IKEA: HEKTAR.

I honestly am not sure on lamps, I don't have a great eye for them myself. This was one I was looking at earlier but never ended up pulling the trigger on it solely because I can't personally justify $70 on a lamp haha.

Hue go lamp currently on sale:
Philips Hue Go White and Color Portable Dimmable LED Smart Light Table Lamp (Requires Hue Hub, Works with Alexa, HomeKit and Google Assistant) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00UVHAC1O/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_X-YlDb3R75ACC

ThinkGeek LED Potion Desk Lamp - Color Changing LED Lamp - Perfect for Fans of RPGs and Chemistry https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ABIOZ5G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_GYckDbX011VWT

https://www.amazon.com/VGAzer-Magnetic-Levitating-Floating-Wireless/dp/B078SYX1WX

I own this lamp, which has some great features.

https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Eye-caring-Dimmable-Charging-Control/dp/B0197ZOAKE/ref=pd_yo_rr_bia_t_2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=BVYDDDP8VJSAQS38AXPX

The LEDs are long-lasting, fully dimmable, and can change color from pure white to a soft yellow. There's also a USB port built into the lamp so you can change a device from the lamp itself. Finally, the whole thing is on a swinging arm that can pivot and rotate however you want. After looking at several lamps that were similar to this one, I think this is the best of the bunch. So I bought it and I love it. It's a great lamp, definitely worth the price!!

You can point it at the wall in order to get a diffuse light across the whole room...or point it directly at your table for when you're working on something intricate like writing or crafting.

Also, here's a cool link to some higher end stuff: https://www.reddit.com/r/malelivingspace/comments/6tfgkq/ideas_for_lighting_in_gaming_room/

Here's a thread where people talk about LED bulbs: https://www.reddit.com/r/malelivingspace/comments/460tun/led_white_light_vs_more_traditional_warm_lighting/

Hope this helps! Its all pretty basic stuff, Good luck!

http://www.amazon.com/Westinghouse-Lighting-70269-Make-A-Lamp-Kit/dp/B00002NADS

we bought it at some local electornics store, but it's a led lamp, something like this basically:

https://www.amazon.com/Eye-Care-Dimmable-JolyJoy-Architect-Reading/dp/B07KGNNT5L/ref=sr_1_18?keywords=large+led+desk+lamp&qid=1561986290&s=gateway&sr=8-18

It's actually put out a huge leaf! double the size of the other leaves. I place it near a East window as I do not have any South facing windows and I put it under a growlight as well. It gets strong light Morning to Noon but the growlight is on 24/7 even now in Summer. I use this one from Amazon, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9C9485?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I have a lamp in the back of my room here with this bulb to change the colours. Behind the monitor on the left I have this one too.

Found it:
Bedside Table Lamp, Aooshine Minimalist Solid Wood Table Lamp Bedside Desk Lamp With Square Flaxen Fabric Shade for Bedroom, Dresser, Living Room, Kids Room, College Dorm, Coffee Table, Bookcase https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074XPNS3Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_FcYoDbE9JCREB

I would assume that there aren't a lot of monitor arms that use non-gas springs, if any. It would but somewhat unsightly, though you can cover them up.

It wouild be like this. You would need some beefy springs for it to look trustworthy holding a monitor worth hundreds of dollars.

Put your cellphone away, and use this for your alarm https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Portable-Dimmable-Compatible-Assistant/dp/B00UVHAC1O (make sure to get the hue bridge)

Hmmm I have picked up several over the years. But this one from Amazon is very similar to one of the ones I have at my station.

amazon swing arm LED desk lamp

But you can just as easily pick up a standard run of the mill swing arm lamp and pop in a True Color Bulb in it.

-d

It is this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071ZFL133/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_cTGDDb9HWKY9Q

Check out the Hue Go.

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https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Hue-Portable-Dimmable-Assistant/dp/B00UVHAC1O

I think this is it? Link

Thanks for getting back to me! This looks perfect for serving as both a floor lamp and a nightstand in one. It might go great in the bedroom corner of my studio apartment. I really wish I could make an accent wall like you have. Looks great! Good for you

On a side note, I think you do a great job of laying out your room. Everything seems to have its place. Perhaps an ottoman at the foot of the bed and/or a framed poster on the non-accented wall?

Here it is:
Tomons Swing Arm LED Desk Lamp,... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B016XWX3ES?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

https://www.amazon.com/TaoTronics-Charging-Lighting-Aircraft-grade-Brightness/dp/B01HOAVK0W/ref=sr_1_11?s=hi&ie=UTF8&qid=1495229554&sr=1-11&keywords=taotronics+led+desk+lamp


Enjoy!

I realized all my nice color records were basically just black at night so I found this cool little light that is the perfect size, it pretty much only lights up the record (the red light in the background is a different thing, but also cool, they have them at home depot, it changes colors if you want it to). I figured I'd share, here's a link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078V2Q9BZ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fYQRBb2MXVZYV

https://www.amazon.com/Philips-Light-Works-Amazon-Alexa/dp/B00UVHAC1O/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487659950&sr=8-1&keywords=hue+go

A few things from my wish list:

Stormtrooper Helmet $169.99

Mac Knife 4 Piece Starter Set $184.37

A Christmas Story Full Size Leg Lamp $159.99

One thing I put on my work bench that I don't think I could do without now is a magnification lamp. One like this or similar. So useful.

Here's a link for Amazon. It's only $15 on ThinkGeek but it's out of stock there.

yeah, the layout and view is awesome, this is what it looks like at night: https://imgur.com/a/9Ori1Cs

Modifying the pre-installed lights is a great idea, never thought of that. But I'm not sure if its going to work with these:
https://imgur.com/a/uu50QRd
What do you think?

Yeah, I'm thinking about moving the lamp in the living room to the bed room since its so bright and direct. But I have to say, those paper floor lamps you linked, I really don't like them. For me, those scream typical college student living room. I'd prefer something more like this:
https://www.amazon.com/Brightech-Emma-Tripod-Floor-Lamp/dp/B01NCSUZMJ/ref=sr_1_25?s=lamps-light&ie=UTF8&qid=1542238273&sr=1-25&keywords=standing+lamp

But I'm not sure if those would be bright enough.

Something like this could work until you could splurge for a bigger one.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07G9C9485/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_coI7CbHFK2ZT9

I made my stands for my Rift using cheap-assed Ikea floor lamps and a camera mount epoxied on top. 2 lamps make 1 89" stand (cut to length using a cheap pipe cutter), with the 2" camera mount, and 2.5" for the sensors, all coming to 93.5" in total...2.5" from my 8' tall ceiling. The lamps were originally $10 each, but they seem to have gone up. The best part of the stands is that the base is only 10", instead of 2-3 feet square that a tripod takes up. Fits nicely in corners, and also looks nicer than the legs of tripods. They're actually quite fashionable. :P

This is the greatest lamp of all time, probably because it's Italian...fra_gee_lay Lamp

It's from Target, but here's an alternate version.

might be these https://www.amazon.com/Brightech-Maxwell-Standing-Bedrooms-Display/dp/B01N1Z2HUS/

here!

I got mine at Home Depot for $9.99!

Edit: Unless you’re talking about the actual lamp: Desk Lamp

I would definitely recommend installing something in the ceiling since you have the option. Otherwise I'd recommend perhaps finding a new desk lamp. Perhaps something like this that can clamp to the desk and be adjusted as needed?

ThinkGeek LED Potion Desk Lamp [https://www.amazon.com/ThinkGeek-LED-Potion-Desk-Lamp/dp/B01ABIOZ5G ]

Fuck man can we get over the god damn lights already? I want a computer, if I wanted a lamp I'd get a much better one for that price.

If I had all the money I would buy this replica leg lamp. I love it. So much.

I hope you laughed until your belly shook like a bowl full of jelly.

This thread seems to have shit covered, as far as actual responses go, so I'd say just laugh at the idiocy, and do what you want.

I will suggest, though, that you buy this, put it on your desk, calling it a "major award", and putting christmas presents under it. That seems a measured response, to me.

https://www.amazon.com/Architect-Dimmable-Technology-Adjustable-Workbench/dp/B071ZFL133

It was this, but it cost a lot less when I bought it. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01ABIOZ5G/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_uXHXCbE7K54QQ

I'm using this westinghouse lamp kit from amazon. I am very new to diy and would love some guidance.

This Tomons lamp

https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B01AXXXV36/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Not sure about about ikea but amazon has these. I'm planning on getting a couple for next to my TV in my living room. They support screw in bulbs like the A19.

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https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N1Z2HUS/ref=ox_sc_mini_detail?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A302JHK8ZA18R6

I'll second this. It's important to have good lighting so you can see that the print is going ok. Using a light on a flexible neck works pretty good because you can focus the light where you want - this one works great and its $14.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078V2Q9BZ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0197ZOAKE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

It's pretty nice. My only annoyance is having to cycle through light modes instead of having dedicated buttons for cool white, warm white, nightlight, etc. and having the power button doubling as the lowest light intensity on the slider so you have to hold it to turn the light off.

Here is the one I just bought for the same purpose; https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078V2Q9BZ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

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Here is how it looks;. http://imgur.com/gallery/4jRDNuD

I definitely want to be serious about streaming but I portioned out a budget, and right now a new webcam isn't on there yet, but thinks for the advice I will check into that. As for the lamp I have this lamp right behind my computer, I might just need to move it forward I think.

Right now I'm using 4x Philips LED Household Daylight Light Bulb, Dimmable in a ceiling fan in the center of my room and 1 more in a lamp behind my desk. My greenscreen is actually at an angle behind me so that it can catch light off the lights in the center of the room. The lamp in front of me basically lights my face.

For the lamp that's shining right in my face, I use a soft box to make it tolerable. Here's that entire setup:

• Studio Designs Swing Arm Lamp
  
• CowboyStudio 9-Inch Portable Quick Setup Speedlite Softbox
  
• Lutron Credenza Lamp Dimmer
  
  The dimmer switch is nice for giving me both an easily accessible switch (on my desk in front of me instead of up behind my monitors) and also allowing me to control the amount of light on me. That's also why I went with dimmable bulbs.
  
  Just know that you'll need to have light hitting the green screen behind you otherwise you're probably gonna have shadow issues. So you might need a lamp or two off to the side to light the screen and then something on yourself. If you don't like the results you're getting then you probably need to add more lighting.

I've found the old big box retailers to be cheaper, way cheaper in some cases. Here's a lamp from Ikea on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00R3LQW42/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1500991549&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=lamp&dpPl=1&dpID=21kuNwqzdAL&ref=plSrch


And the same lamp on Ikea's site http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/10139879/

It's less than half the price. For a while Amazon was cheaper but now people have stopped checking other sites and sellers have jacked up the prices.