A floor lamp gives a visual accent to a room that is used as a social and sociable space where friends and family can meet. Design one according to your personal taste to finish the room.
A low-key floor lamp with a clean shade and narrow base is the way to go for contemporary spaces; for older homes opt for a model with finely detailed lampshades or decorative bases.
Ambient Floor Lamps
: Decorate an open space with edgy floor lamps that offer warm lighting at eye level. Highlight a piece of art or decor using them to direct the eye towards it; accent a dark spot; cut back on TV glare.
There are even ambient floor lamps that have other design details for aesthetic and practical reasons. These could be shelves to put books or décor on, or built-in shelves that are used as table tops. Other have multifunctional lighting through swivel heads and extendable arms with adjustable lighting.
Consider your living room size and shape when buying the best lamp. A floor lamp that’s too big could crowd into a small room and a floor lamp that’s too small would get lost in a big room. Be sure to consider traffic flow too when placing it, as you don’t want to stop people who pass by.
Reading Floor Lamps
a great floor reading lamp will make for a perfect accent piece in your living room which is also good for harmony and to attract the eye to a painting or an art gallery wall.
Reading lamps will often have an arc shape so you have enough over-the-shoulder light for reading nooks. Many of these models even feature dimmable options so that you can dial in the brightness without straining your eyes.
Take a lamp with rattan body and woven shade for a bright bohemian feel, or iron body and glass shade lamps for a contemporary twist. Whether one or the other will be the perfect place to highlight your books and magazines and get cozy on the sofa.
Task Floor Lamps
Using task floor lamps, you get direct light where you need it – perfect for reading spots or desk lamps, without overwhelming space. Aerin has lamps like the Tresa one-light floor lamp that is a modern take on task lighting; its open edge also let in more light.
Your options for standing lights – modern or classic – range in a broad spectrum of designs and finishes. Hay’s contemporary floor lamp has a minimalist design with a sleek brass base and ivory shade for a comfortable finish that would work with any interior. Some even come with dimmers to help.
Tripod Floor Lamps
Whatever the decor of your living room — contemporary, contemporary or classic — there is a floor lamp for that. A simple metal lamp will look good in contemporary spaces, and a dark wooden tripod lamp with warm fabric shades will look rustic.
There are lamps that are made to go hand in hand with wall lamps and chandeliers to create a layering effect, and floor lamps with adjustable shades give you the flexibility to change how much light enters a room, from bright and energetic to warm and soothing – tripod floor lamps are favourites of interior designers who frequently switch up living rooms. And tripod floor lamps also don’t have too much maintenance so they’re great options if you’re relocating or redecorating.
Swing-Arm Floor Lamps
If you want practical but adjustable lighting in any room, get a swing arm floor lamp. These versatile lighting pieces look great in living spaces, bedrooms and home offices – it looks fantastic next to reading chairs, sofas and craft tables!
These lights can also be especially useful in home offices where you want to see documents or something that needs special attention. Also, they are perfect for a vanity mirror in the bathroom.
From sleek modern designs with light shades to traditional models with fabric shades and even plug-in versions that make it simple to start using, there are plenty of swing arm floor lamps to choose from for any room in your home.
