Ways to Use Floor Lamps for a Room
Empty corner
Floor lamps are a perfect option for lighting empty spaces, especially corners of bedrooms, dining rooms, or living rooms. If you add a floor lamp to an empty corner it can even out things. If you have any space in your room that feels empty or awkward you can utilize it by placing of lamp there.
Next to a sofa or each side of a sofa
There are two possibilities if you want to add a floor lamp in a living room. The first thing you can do is give a very tidy look to the room by putting the floor lamp on either side of the sofa. It provides neat balance in the room especially if you also have a similar table on each side of the sofa. If you are looking for a contemporary look you can use a metallic floor lamp to provide a contrast against a dark wall.
Another option is to place the light next to the sofa. You can buy a good quality lamp, such as one with a wooden base. It will not only add texture to the decor of the room but also look very luxurious.
Between chairs
If the living room that you are decorating has limited space you can use a floor lamp that acts as a table light. You can place it between the accent chairs. It may also include built-in tables or shelves that can be decorated with the help of plants or small decoration pieces. If there is only one chair you can put the lamp between the chair and sofa in the corner.
With plants
Plants add a very beautiful natural look to the room and you must use different heights of plants. However, for height adjustment, you don't have to rely only on plants. You can also increase the scale by using a floor lamp in the decor. The combination of plants and lamps can bring life to any vacant area. Don't forget to place the plant near get natural light.
Empty wall
In a room that is luxuriously furnished empty walls look awkward. You can use a floor lamp to fill the area. You can use any floor lamp to give flair and functionality to the space.
Behind sofa
If your bedroom or living room doesn't have enough space to accommodate a lamp next to a sofa you can always put it behind it. The type of floor lamp that you can use behind the sofa depends upon the vacant area. If the room has enough space you can buy a wide-based lamp with a massive shade. If the couch is placed against a wall and you have limited space you can place a small floor lamp such as an Arc floor lamp that has a very small base.
Next to a reading chair
You can create a cozy and functional reading corner by placing a medium-sized floor lamp next to a reading chair. Any ornamental floor lamp can bring the space alive at night and provide enough light for you to enjoy a book.
Next to a tree
If you have an indoor tree placed inside the room, you can spice things up by using a floor lamp. You can use a floor lamp to balance the height in the living room by placing it on the other side of the room. This can also be done on each side of your sofa.
The combination of the floor lamp and tree with comparable heights gives texture to the room and they also coordinate because of their heights.
What Type of Floor Lamp gives Maximum light to brighten a room?
- Torchiere Lamps
They are at the top of the list of lamps that provide maximum light because they can light up the whole room. They offer a widespread glow in the room because the lamps are pointed upwards. When the light hits the ceiling, it bounces off into the whole room. They are also a good choice because they are not uncomfortable to the eye, giving a very soft light. They are the perfect choice for a room without any overhead lighting option. You can use them to create an open and welcoming atmosphere in the room.
- Arc Lamps
Arc floor lamps are an elegant addition to any room with their stylish design they can point the light where it is needed the most. They are valuable elements in large spaces where overhead light fixtures are not enough to brighten the room. Their ideal shape with a curving long neck makes them an excellent option to light up tables or seating areas where you need focused illumination.
- Six-way Floor Lamp
As the name suggests, six-way floor lamps have six lighting points. Three standard bulbs and three smaller bulbs are placed at these points. This setting gives them the ability to provide maximum bright light with an adjustability feature. This is the reason they are called ultimate illuminators. The six bulbs that can be used for different purposes make them a customizable option. If your target is ambient lighting, you can turn on the standard bulbs, but if you want to illuminate the entire room and even the darkest corners, you can switch on all bulbs.
- Pharmacy Floor Lamps
Pharmacy lamps are a popular choice for focused tasks. Features such as height adjustability and flexible light heads can be used for concentrated lighting. They are a perfect option to light an area where you are doing a precision task such as crafting, knitting, or reading. They are efficient because they are thin and take up very minimal space on the floor. Their stylish designs and textures are perfectly suited for any type of existing style of the room.
- Candelabra
It is another great option for ambient lighting in the room. These intricate lamps have a standard shape with an arm and a base, but the top of the lamp is chandelier-like. They are classy additions to the room. As the light shines on the chandelier pendants, it provides different shades in the room.
