A modest black and white lamp in a minimalist living room

You may have never thought about it, but lighting represent very important aspect in interior design. No matter how stunning your home is, there will always be dark corners and dimly lit areas that can ruin the overall experience. Floor lamps in a modern style are made with love and will not leave you indifferent!

There are many ways to let light into your rooms, and today, dear readers fashion portal Design Museum, we will help you with this.

A stylish floor lamp is the perfect way to highlight the sophisticated design of your living room. Eleven Interiors project

IN Lately Due to the fact that built-in lighting has become widespread, ordinary floor lamps began to lose their former popularity. However, you should not forget about them, because the flexibility of the designs and versatility of the design of these devices have no equal. See how using classical lamp With a floor lamp you can advantageously present a modern interior.

A dazzling lamp for a super stylish and modern design bedrooms. Project Nieto Design Group

Unusual floor lamps have become the semantic center of the entire living room. Morrison Homes idea

Snow-white lampshades on table lamps and a metal chandelier illuminate the bedroom well. Design by Michael Abrams Limited

Golden yellow lamp in rustic interior living room. Project O Interior Design

Metal lamp in an ash gray living room

Unusual lighting for a room in a minimalist style. Idea See Materials

Original lighting installations for the garden, patio or swimming pool. Usona design

Interesting multi-level lamp for picturesque interior rooms. Bruce Palmer Coastal Design Project

An unusual combination of chandeliers, spotlights and floor vases in a gentle living room. Heather Garret Design Idea

Vertical harmony

What are the benefits of lamps with floor lamps? Yes, at least because they will fit into any environment. There are a million design options: floor lamps on a leg, and vertical lamps in the style street lamps, and small models for bedside tables and tables. They are attractive because they do not take up much space, however unusual design can make them fashionable and stylish decoration the whole room.

Tall lamp with white lampshade in a plush room. Design Urbanspace Interior

Classic lamps from Pottery Barn fit perfectly into this green and white space. Cynthia Lynn Photography Project

Light up your coffee table with a funky metal lamp. Idea by Eland Gonen&Zeev Beech

Floor lamps can be both classic and modern. Their shape and contours fit perfectly into any fashion trends interiors. Still warm and delicate shades are better suited for vintage rooms, while cold and steel ones will decorate Hi-Tech.

Stately floor lamps from Tripode add charm and elegance to this room. Design by Dunlap Design Group

Small modern living room with stylish lighting. Project Paul Anater

Sundials, mirrors and ideal light are the key to a successful interior. Idea by Lea Frank Design

Twiggy floor lamp in a modern black and white living room interior. Design by Urbanspace Interiors

An unusual vintage lamp fits perfectly into the fabulous design of the room. Project Moroso Construction

ART lighting for an eclectic living room design. Idea by Kerry Ciardelli

Studio lighting for the most daring and modern designs

Delicate living room in pastel shades with a dazzling approach to light. Design by Brandon Architects

An eclectic bedroom with eye-catching lamps in black shades. Project Pal+Smit

Natural motifs for your interior

Everyone has a penchant for renewal. In this case, we usually resort to rearranging the room. But think about it: moving heavy and massive furniture is not so easy! What if you change the lighting angle for a change? After all, this will also give a certain change in the picture. And you must agree, rearranging the lamp is much faster and easier.

A beautiful and elegant floor lamp slightly smoothes out the space of the room. Heather Merenda idea

Contrasting floor lamps distract attention from the monotonous design of the living room. Project Peg Berens Interior Design

A fabulous lampshade in the shape of a bird's nest brings harmony with nature into a modern interior

Small lamps are profitable solution For home library or office, because this is where additional, local lighting is needed. In addition, they can be placed in the most hard to reach places, where you can’t put other lighting fixtures.

Convenient local lighting above the sofa is always suitable for comfortable reading

Tall lamps on black legs create amazing visual balance in the living room. Project W Design Interiors

Bedside table lamps for local lighting of the bedroom. Idea Rachel Reider Interiors

Black and white living room with lighting fixture stylized as a flower. Polly design

Comfortable lighting for home office and library

A small lamp in the corner for additional light. Andrew Snow Photography Project

A lamp on a high leg for an ultra-modern living room. Idea by MN Design/Mauricio Nava

Spacious house with snow-white lamps for soft light. Design by Butler Armsden Architects

Living room in dark shades with a fashionable lamp in metallic tones. Project Mc Conigal Signature Homes

Balance and brightness

The main thing is to achieve balanced lighting throughout the room. You need to understand which zones should be highlighted and which are better left in the shade. If we are talking about the bedroom, then maximum light should be concentrated on bedside tables, and make the overall background dimmer.

In the living room you should install several lamps near the sofa, coffee table and near shelves with books. This is the only way you can get a harmonious and correct lighting the whole house.

Cylindrical floor lamps for a bright living room

Modern and stylish lamps for lighting tables and TV. Chris Snook's idea

A tall floor lamp complete with a table lamp perfectly complements the design of the room. Whitney Lyons idea

Simple and effective bedroom lighting creates visual symmetry. Project Jessica Bennett Interiors

Lamps in the corners provide symmetrical lighting for the dining room. Idea by Glenn Gissler Design

An elegant floor lamp emphasizes the golden finish of the interior. Design by Klang & Associates

Gorgeous living room in milky blue tones with a stylish accent in the form of a metal lamp. Project Ziger/Snead Architects

A space-style lighting fixture for an unusual living room. Idea by Peter A. Sellar

This unusual lamp is a real work of art. Design by Adrienne DeRosa

Here, there and everywhere!

Over the centuries, floor lamps have undergone thousands of changes and transformations. They are constantly being transformed based on our needs and taste preferences. There are a million designs and styles out there now, so you're sure to find something that's right for you.

Stylish lighting for a modern interior. Robbins Architecture Project

An original metal floor lamp for lighting the living room. Idea M.A.P. Interiors

Unusual living room lighting with a lamp stylized as an old, dry tree. Design by A+B Kasha Designs

Floor lamps are not only convenient for indoor use, but are also perfect as lighting fixtures in outdoors. Feel free to install them on your porch, veranda and even in the garden! Ergonomic, stylish, functional and comfortable, they are ideal for your home.

Scandinavian style in dining room design and lighting. Ed Ritger Photography Project

Modern lamps with snow-white floor lamps for a trendy living room. Vintage Scout Interiors idea

Small and discreet lighting fixture for bright design rooms

Warm shade table lamp fits perfectly into the overall scheme of the room. Design by Kate Gangi

A small table lamp is a neat and indispensable touch to the bedroom

Modern living room with large windows and fashionable lighting. Chloe Warner Project

A hotel lounge with a small but eye-catching lamp. Ryan's idea

A snow-white lampshade and a fashionable floor lamp in the dining room design. Project Heather Merenda

A floor lamp can bring coziness to your living room by acting as a complement to the main lighting, or serve as the main source of light in the room.

The choice of a floor lamp depends primarily on the functions assigned to it.

Floor or tabletop?

Depending on the design, there are three main types of floor lamps, each of which has an undeniable advantage - the ability to painlessly change location.

Floor lamp– the most common replacement option ceiling lighting. Its base is located on the floor and can be made in the form of a stand.

A lampshade with a light-emitting element is placed on a long leg extending from the base.

When choosing from the great variety of options presented, pay attention to the design of the legs and lampshade. It is their shape, color and style that should match the style of your interior.

Table lamp is often confused with table lamp.

Knowing the most important difference will help you avoid a common misconception: a table lamp gives a narrowly directed stream of light, the direction of which can be easily adjusted, while the task of a floor lamp is to provide soft diffused light that creates an atmosphere of comfort, and most table floor lamps do not have the ability to adjust its direction.

Wall-mounted floor lamps are better known as sconce floor lamps. They differ from other types in the relatively compact size of the lampshades, short legs and base attached to the wall.

There are rotating and non-rotating models. The first allow you to change the angle and direction of the main stream of light.

Where to place it?

Floor lamps are most often placed in the corners of the living room, which allows them to outline cozy zones.

But it is also possible to be located in the center of the room; then, in addition to the lighting function, they also play the role of a central composition, combining the stylistic features of each living room area into a single whole.

Tabletop floor lamps look great in so-called comfort zones, such as a sofa or favorite chair.

Installed on a bedside table, window sill or shelf, they promote relaxation and favorably emphasize notes of comfort in this area, without having any special impact on general form the living room as a whole.

Wall sconces are used for soft lighting separate areas, without trying to dispel the twilight in the rest of the living room.

Paired sconces near a TV, sofa or fireplace will simultaneously and favorably emphasize the presence of such elements, visually highlighting the area where they are located, and retain a little mystery in relation to the rest of the room.

How to choose?

A floor lamp cannot be invisible. It must certainly attract attention and, at the same time, fit into the overall style of the room. Therefore, it is chosen as a separate decorative element for a given style.

On the contrary, table floor lamps should not be a bright spot in the living room.

Their task is to create comfort. The lampshade must match the color with color palette living room and not stand out as a bright spot. Select the base of the floor lamp to match the stylistic features of the area for which you are buying it.

Ideal wall-mounted floor lamps complement the central composition of the living room, presented in the form of a chandelier or floor lamp.

They should not attract too much attention to themselves, becoming almost invisible when the lights are off.

And the included sconces should emphasize the area entrusted to them, without becoming its center.

If you can’t decide on the location of the floor lamp, it’s not a problem.

Ease of movement will allow you to experiment until you get a satisfactory result.

But if you cannot determine when looking at a floor lamp whether you need it, then it is better to refrain from purchasing and turn your attention to other lighting fixtures or decorative floor lamps.

So, for example, table floor lamp, made in the form of a miniature tree, will become worthy decoration any interior and will favorably highlight any area, even despite the fact that the bonsai themselves become the centers of the lands entrusted to them.

Photo of floor lamps in the living room

As you know, a floor lamp is a lamp that stands on the floor and supports the lampshade with a rod. Of all the variety of lighting fixtures, floor lamps are, without a doubt, the most homely, cozy and comfortable. Soft, diffused light calmly pours from under the lampshade and pleasantly illuminates the space, providing the opportunity to relax near it, read a book or just chat with family and friends in the evening after working day.

Ever since the time when grandma's floor lamp, whose lampshade was decorated with fringe, was a family heirloom passed down from generation to generation, we associate the soothing light of a floor lamp with peace and homeliness. But modern floor lamps are far from our memories in terms of external aesthetics.

When going to the store to purchase lighting fixtures, prepare to be confused by the variety of models, colors, shapes and sizes offered. Designers all over the world provide their original ideas, capable of satisfying the most demanding requests, the most demanding wishes.

If your renovation has already been completed and only finishing touches on decorating a room or you, as an exemplary homeowner, plan in advance every detail, including the purchase of lighting fixtures, then this publication may be useful for you. We bring to your attention a kaleidoscope of floor lamp models for every taste, capable of successfully integrating into any interior style, into a room of any shape and size.

What are the benefits of floor lamps?

Everyone understands perfectly well that the main function of a floor lamp is to provide a certain level of illumination in a room or part of it. But the functionality of these floor lighting devices does not end there. A floor lamp helps to zone the space. Obviously, the area in which the floor lamp is located is intended for relaxation - with a book, in front of the TV or just in soft chair or on the couch, talking with members of the household.

In addition to the obvious functions, there is also a hidden functionality - decoration. Obviously, these days you can find a model for any interior style on wide sale. There are models that will successfully fit into the interior and will not distract attention to themselves; in contrast to them, there are many options for floor lamps that can become the focal point of the living room or bedroom. It all depends on what effect you expect from the presence of a floor lamp in the room.

If we talk about the advantages of floor lamps compared to wall or table lamps, then they have a number of obvious advantages:

• to install a floor lamp there is no need to drill holes in the wall (as is the case with wall lamps - sconces);
• the floor lamp is mobile, you can move it to any place, turn it in any direction, as long as there is an outlet nearby;
• the floor lamp does not need a cabinet, chest of drawers or table for installation (as is necessary for table lamps);
• depending on the height of the floor lamp, it can visually increase the height of the room.

Options for floor lamps or how to find your model

As already mentioned, a floor lamp is a tripod that holds a lampshade. So there can be a great variety of options for tripods, lampshades and additions to them. There are also a lot of materials from which both the base of the structure and the lampshade are made. There is no strict classification of types of floor lamps, but they can be conditionally divided into the following types:

• floor lamps with lampshade;
• decorative floor lamps;
• floor lamps for reading (with spot function);
• floor lamps-spotlights.

Floor lamps with lampshade

This is the most classic version floor lamp, consisting of a stand, a high tripod and a lampshade attached to its peak. As you know, it is the lampshade that is responsible for specifications device, the level of scattering and background illumination.

Traditional floor lamps have cone-shaped shades. But nowadays, you can find a variety of models showing a huge range of shapes, sizes and colors that can satisfy the needs of any stylistic direction and homeowner with any size wallet.

The following materials are used for making lampshades:

• cotton;
• fiberglass;
• glass;
• rice paper;
• ceramics;
• metal;
• acrylic plastic.

Using this or that material to produce a lampshade, designers achieve solutions to various design problems. Different types materials are capable of transmitting light in different ways, and using various forms of lampshades, you can control the flow of light - scattering it or collecting it in a beam. This property is skillfully used by designers all over the world, creating exclusive models of floor lamps.

The main task of a floor lamp is to provide additional lighting. Therefore, it is not customary to insert light bulbs into a floor lamp that are equal to or greater than the power of the main light source. But, if the situation requires solving the problems of central lighting, then you can purchase a floor lamp with a power regulator.

Traditional floor lamps are made in heights from 1 m to 2.5 m and can be made in a variety of design options, ranging from massive carved tripods with bright lampshades, to translucent glass bases with light-colored top material.

Comfortable floor lamps with tables are models that provide two-in-one functions. You don't have to reach to the table for a book or phone. For human convenience, the tabletop is located approximately at shoulder level or slightly lower.

Models of floor lamps with lampshades on adjustable stands are very convenient. The principle of operation of such rods is similar to the ability to change the position of a table lamp, which is often used in offices to illuminate work areas. You can bring the light closer if you are reading or move the light source away with just one movement of your hand if you want to achieve a more intimate setting.

Models with a tripod lampshade are incredibly stable, so you won't have to worry about children or a pet can turn the device over, it stands firmly on its three “legs”.

Floor lamps with a base made of wood or a material that successfully imitates it add a touch of home comfort into the room, which, coupled with soft diffuse lighting, becomes the embodiment of home comfort, which you want to strive for after a difficult day at work.

Floor lamps with a silver-plated tripod or a gold-tone design look catchy and original, even with a traditional design. Similar model The lamp will be appropriate in many stylistic directions.

Decorative floor lamps

This type of lighting differs from traditional floor lamps in that they are used to create accents in a space. Their main lighting function is not always the dominant one. Designers do not limit the flight of their imagination. Therefore, you can find very unusual models floor lamps, which can safely be called art objects.

Floor lamps with an arc-shaped tripod are now at the peak of popularity. Original design brings an element of uniqueness to the interior, a stable, heavy base prevents the floor lamp from turning over, the result is interesting image recreation areas with lighting.

Lightweight, thin floor lamps with chrome surfaces fit perfectly into a modern eclectic interior and will look harmonious in high-tech style.

Floor lamps are often produced in sets of two; they can be installed on either side of the sofa or symmetrically placed near the armchairs. Often a floor lamp comes complete with a pair wall options in a similar style and similar color scheme. Such ready-made ensembles of lighting fixtures help homeowners create a harmonious decor on their own, without seeking the services of interior designers.

Some floor lamps have such an unusual shape and design that their main function is lost in the brilliance of the individuality of the art object, creating a certain character of the room, transforming its individuality.

Reading floor lamps

There are models of floor lamps that are designed specifically for reading; they also say that such devices are equipped with a spot function - they shine in a strict direction.

In the interior, such floor lamps can be used not only to create a reading corner. The flow of light from a floor lamp can be directed towards a picture, mirror or other significant piece of furniture.

Recently, in the design projects of living rooms and offices, floor lamps have often been used, which look like a huge table lamp, which consists of a stationary tripod and a fairly large lampshade.

Such floor lamps look in accordance with the latest trends in the design world; they are difficult to fit into a retro interior. Room in classic style and country style, will also not be able to harmoniously accept such modern model. But for high-tech style, minimalism, contemporary, eclectic style and modern style these models will be able to decorate.

A similar theme of using a table lamp model to create a floor lamp was applied to making lamps on an adjustable tripod that can bend and rotate.

Black and white colors for floor lamps that imitate the design of an office table lamp, the most popular, but there are also more radical ones color solutions. The bright, colorful shade of a floor lamp can not only become an accent in the interior, but also attract attention as a focal point.

Floor lamps-spotlights

Name of this type lighting fixtures speaks for itself. From industrial and lighting and the social, cultural, public spheres, spotlights, or rather their smaller versions, moved into the zone of home interiors.

As a rule, a floor lamp-spotlight is a tripod (sometimes there are four “legs”) with a large lamp mounted on the top. Most often, direct light from sufficiently powerful lamps directed to an important piece of furniture or serves as a backlight, for example, for board games or reading.

Floor lamp - a stylish touch in modern interior

A floor lamp is a floor lamp with a lampshade and a stand; you can choose your own model for each interior. In order for a person to rest psychologically and physically after a hard day, he needs twilight. There should be a place at home where you want to settle down and forget about everything. This can be done with the help of sconces, lamps and floor lamps. The latter have certain advantages. How to choose a floor lamp? How to choose according to style? All the most interesting ideas further in the article in more detail.

Choosing a floor lamp

Modern floor lamps are not “grandmother’s” lampshades with fringes. They are very different, you can choose such a lamp to suit any room design. This additional lighting also plays a role in the design of the room.

The lampshade can be made of different materials:

• made of metal;
• cotton;
• paper;
• fabrics;
• glass;
• plastic;
• ceramics.

He may have the most different shapes, most often conical, cylindrical, less often they choose the shape of a hemisphere, ball or flower bud. Floor lamps can have one lampshade or several, the same goes for its legs.

Depending on the shape of the lampshade and the material from which it is made, floor lamps can be divided into those that have directional, diffused and reflected light. Everyone has their own goal.

To make it convenient to read a book nearby, choose models whose light will be directed downward, with the ability to change its direction.

To create coziness, select a model with diffused light. Its lampshade should transmit and diffuse light evenly.

If the flow of light from the lampshade is directed towards the walls, ceiling and it is reflected, then the room becomes evenly illuminated. Visually, even the ceiling seems higher. This type of lamp reflects light.

When choosing a floor lamp for your interior, you need to clarify all these nuances. The choice is made based on the purpose of the lighting device. And you definitely need to find out where the flow of light is directed different models lamps.

Maintaining style

When choosing any lighting fixture, you must take into account the style of your interior.

A floor lamp usually catches your eye immediately, so if it stands out from the overall design, it will be noticeable. But, you can also focus the room on this item, making it a highlight. But so that it does not look absurd, there is no need to cross the line, everything must be thought out.

There are floor lamps on a curved stand. This stand is usually made of metal. They can be used for interiors of rooms of such styles as minimalism, loft, hi-tech. The design is futuristic; such lamps are also called “arched”. The lampshade of such a device can be made as glass bowl, or plastic cylinder. They are usually produced in white, gray, black, but if you look, you can also find bright models; this move will help to make an accent in the interior of the room.

For glamor or neo-baroque, it would be appropriate to use luxurious floor lamps, which will bring with them not only brightness, but a certain mystery and mysticism.

The following materials can be used in the manufacture of such a model:

• rhinestones;
• glass;
• crystal;
• stainless steel.

The color scheme is predominantly white, gray, silver.

Classic interior, where selected antique furniture involves choosing the same floor lamp. It should have a brass base and a textile cone lampshade. When decorating a lampshade, fringe, beads, and embroidery can be used.

Options

There are a variety of styles in which floor lamps are designed. Here's a quick overview of them:

Decorative floor lamp

This lamp differs from a traditional floor lamp in that its purpose is to highlight space. In terms of lighting, they may not play a special role. Such models attract attention and are unusual.

Popular models have an arc-shaped leg. The floor lamp stands stable thanks to its heavy base.

Thin and light floor lamps with a chrome surface are well suited to the design of rooms in the high-tech and eclectic style.

Several floor lamps can be sold as a set. They can be placed on both sides of the sofa, window or near armchairs, the main thing is that it is symmetrical. The kit may include Wall lights made in the same style, color range, as floor lamps. These lighting sets help in creating a cozy, harmonious decor. Thanks to this, you can handle it yourself without turning to designers.

There are lamps that can safely be called art objects. Their main function is not lighting at all. They usually have an unusual shape, and appearance. These floor lamps help create character in a room and highlight its individuality.

With the help of a floor lamp you can highlight any object, wall painting, mirror, or other interior item. To do this, you need to direct the flow of light from the floor lamp to this object.

Lamps in the form of a large table lamp are fashionable.. It has a stationary tripod and a large lampshade. They can be placed in living rooms and offices. By the way, for reading there are special lighting devices with a spot function; such floor lamps direct the light in a strict direction.

For placement in the bedroom

Somewhere above the chair you can place shelves for books on the wall. Such a zone will turn out to be cozy, and the floor lamp will play one of the main roles in this. Here you can read books, sit with a laptop or knit. If the baby has his own room, then such an area can be organized for such purposes in the nursery.

You can place the lighting fixture in the living room in different ways, the main thing is that they do not interfere with the passage. The lamp is thus placed if it is necessary to create twilight in the room or add a bright accent.

Floor lamps are used to fill the emptiness of space and create coziness. For example, when there is space on both sides of a sofa, fireplace, shelving unit. Placing on both sides visually creates symmetry and some order.

These lighting fixtures are placed in bedrooms to illuminate the space near the bed. If you choose a model with built-in shelves, you don't need a nightstand. This lamp provides more light than a small bedside night light.

If the bed is double, then small floor lamps can be placed on both sides; if it is a single bed, there can be a table or bedside table on one side, and a floor lamp on the other.. Such a move will be interesting, functional and convenient. When choosing a floor lamp for the bedroom, you need to pay attention to the built-in light level regulator.

A lighting fixture in the dining area will create a special atmosphere. For this purpose, lamps with lampshades of warm, “fruity” colors are selected, for example, apricot, light raspberry, peach. Not only the room, but also the dishes will seem more appetizing and more beautiful here.

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