Palm tree lamps are lamps that look like palm trees. Almost everyone would have seen one, even if not directly, at least in pictures or the TV. This is because these lamps are very common in large outdoor decorations as they are stand alone and look very impressive. Usually these lamps are installed in large commercial establishments like hotels. In fact every aerial view of Las Vegas will show the entire landscape dotted with palm tree lamps almost as if the only kind of vegetation that grows in this desert landscape are these trees.
Palm tree lamps are meant to give that impressive look that no other kind of lighting can achieve. Although it is possible to put in other decorative pieces that may or may not look as impressive, there is nothing as easy to install as palm tree lamps. These lamps are as big as an average sized palm tree and are usually just placed on the ground; they come with their own stand. They are held in place by their weight and…unless it is a particularly windy day or season…should not require any other support.
These tree lamps come in different styles, although the overall shape is the same. The simpler lamps will look more like palm trees that have string lights arranged on them and the only advantage these lamps give are lower cost. They are usually not preferred as much as the more expensive ones because these light up the whole tree from the inside. The entire tree including the trunk, fronds and fruits are made of transparent plastic so that the whole tree looks like a “tree of light” when the lamp is turned on. Depending on your choice you can either get the plain ones where the whole tree glows with bright off white color, or colored ones where different parts of the tree are made of different colored plastic so that the trunk glows one color while the fronds glow another and the fruits yet another. Apart from commercial establishments these lamps are also hired out for large parties because of the ease of installing and dismantling them. You just place them where they are needed for the night and take them away the next day.
There are smaller varieties; sort of bonsai palm tree lamps that can be used indoors like table lamps. These lamps are table lamps that have been designed as palm trees and look very nice. If your interior décor has a natural theme to it, this is probably the lamp that you will be looking at. For example if you already have or are planning to install bamboo roman shades for your windows, or bamboo or wooden flooring, a palm tree table lamp would complement the look of the room. It sits in well with the theme and the better quality ones can be used more as decorative pieces than lamps. Some of these lamps come with shades made of bamboo or other natural fiber with a wooden stand, while other lamps are a miniature version of the outdoor ones.
The cost of these palm tree lamps obviously depend on the size of the lamp. The indoor ones start of at around $50 with the average being $150 for a good piece. The outdoor lamps are obviously more expensive and can set you back more than $1500. Even the cheapest ones will cost you nothing less than $850 or $900. If you are looking to buy the outdoor kind, it might be a good idea to search on the Internet. Most online stores offer great discounts of up to 20% over the store prices of all merchandise and if you are going to spend so much money, this will save you quite a bit. Choose the more reputable stores even if their prices are a little more than other ones. They usually do not sell old or defective products, and also have good return policies in case you change your mind.