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We choose floor standing lamps | What to pay attention to | The complete guide

We choose floor standing lamps | What to pay attention to | The complete guide

Which floor lamps should you choose?

We offer the floor lamps presented in today's entry with a discount for readers of our blog. Read to find out the details, we encourage you to use it. Optimally selected floor lamps can brighten the entire room, create an atmospheric atmosphere and provide direct light where it is needed most. It is important what we want to achieve by introducing specific modern floor lamps into our apartment. Choice modern floor lamp becomes easier if you know how you want to use the lighting.

When considering the choice of floor lamps, it is worth considering what a modern floor lamp is to be used for and what optical and arrangement effects we want to achieve. Below we present our list of aspects that are worth paying attention to when choosing standing floor lamps. We also present examples of solutions and arrangements that answer the question of which floor lamps to choose.

1. General lighting or spot lighting?

General lighting for the apartment is intended to distribute light relatively evenly in the room. Most floor lamps, also known as floor lamps, are suitable for this purpose. Such a standing floor lamp should have a wide, preferably transparent shade from which the light stream will spread in all directions. Spot lighting allows you to direct the light to one specific point. The shade of such a lamp should be partially covered, and it should be movable so that it can be set in a convenient position. Spot light makes rooms cozy and atmospheric. If we combine point lighting with an unusual design, interesting materials and an intriguing shape, we will get perfect lighting for the apartment.

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2. Room, i.e. which floor lamps should be used in the living room and which should be used in the bedroom?

When arranging any room in your apartment, you should look at the whole picture. If you choose modern, truly Scandinavian lighting that will bring warmth and comfort to your four walls, be sure to use black, minimalist lamps and accessories. Similarly, if you intend to decorate your bedroom or living room in a loft style, consider choosing subdued products in dark colors. Check which floor lamps will work perfectly in the dining room, a place for family meetings every day, and in the bedroom, as a temple of peace and rest. Certainly, slightly different models of floor lamps will work well in each of these rooms. When choosing specific models, it is also worth taking into account the interior design style.

Relax in the best style, i.e. choose elegant floor lamps for the bedroom

Bedrooms are one of the coziest places in the house. If you want to improve the atmosphere and mood in your bedroom and make it a place where you can escape from the burden of responsibilities, be sure to check out our ideas, what floor lamps to choose for bedroom and which model will be the most suitable to obtain the best comfort, functionality and ease of arrangement.

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If you are asking yourself where to place a floor lamp in the bedroom, you should know that there are no standard rules as to where the lamp should be placed. It's your bedroom and your space. You have complete control over it, so you can let your imagination run wild. However, if possible, do not place the floor lamp in high-traffic areas so that the lamp does not get in the way immediately after entering the bedroom and so that children do not trip over the wiring. 

Have you ever wondered where the light falls? This is important. If you choose to place floor lamps in the corners of your bedroom or any other room, you should expect them to bring light into the room. Ideally, you should create more atmospheric lighting, casting shadows on selected sections of the bedroom, which will be a perfect complement to the "flat" light that the ceiling lamp will cast.

A floor lamp for the bedroom usually has a task to fulfill, i.e. primarily to provide a sufficient and point source of light and enable us to read or perform minor evening cosmetic activities. Its aesthetic function is less important. However, since the bedroom lamp is to be placed in this room, its size and dimensions are important. We don't have as much space in the bedroom as in the living room, so it's worth choosing a floor lamp for the bedroom that won't take up much space. 

The truth is that your bedroom can become the most romantic and blissful space if you know how to light it. If your bedroom is larger than the standard dozen or so square meters, it may be worth investing in several floor lamps that you can place in different parts of the room.

Our proposal for 2021 will certainly be a modern brass floor lamp Hubsch. This beautifully simple floor lamp from the manufacturer, the Hübsch brand, is minimalist and will work perfectly in the corner of the bedroom or in a furnished reading corner right next to the bed.

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Are you looking for a lamp that will contrast with a bright bedroom full of fabrics and furniture in shades of white and beige? The black floor lamp from Bloomingville, made of metal with glass additions, will create a modern, designer style that, if you have arranged other rooms in a similar way, will fit perfectly with the rest of the furniture and accessories.

Modern floor lamps for the living room - create a beautifully lit interior

A floor lamp is a tall lamp whose base is on the floor, while a bollard contains one or more light fixtures on or near the top. These floor lamps for the living room can also add much more than just light to your space. Depending on the design of the lamp and the materials from which it is made, you can really influence the overall look of your four walls. If you choose modern floor lamps for the living room, you will bring a breath of freshness to the place of daily rest with little effort. The living room lamps in the collection of our online store include dozens of carefully selected products that will certainly inspire you to make changes! Check out our idea for modern floor lamps for the living room in 2021!

The Black Bucket lamp from Hubsch is an example of how one modern floor lamp for the living room can introduce a unique character to the interior. This modern floor lamp for the living room is so universal that you can choose it in a classic, modern or loft style. You can place it in the corner next to an armchair with a footrest or right next to the dining table. If you arrange the accessories well, you can also find a place for it in the hall area.

The modern Bell living room floor lamp, also from Hubsch, in gold, will fit perfectly into Scandinavian design. It's hard to find more simple, modern floor lamps for a living room.

Our modern floor lamps for the living room are synonymous with style, elegance and contemporaneity. If you have been thinking about arranging your living room and start with lighting, be sure to choose proven brands whose modern floor lamps for the living room are presented in our online store. These are proposals for 2021, but we are convinced that they will be fashionable for many years to come. In our bihome.pl store you will find modern floor lamps for the living room, thanks to which decorating a beautiful apartment will be a satisfying and easy task.

If someone is interested in a floor lamp for the living room, we can choose a much larger option than for the bedroom. In the living room, the floor lamp often plays the first violin in the arrangement, filling a large part of the available space. For this reason, it is worth considering a floor lamp with a long, adjustable arm, or an arc lamp, which will allow you to direct the light stream to the center of the sofa, away from the lamp base.   

3. Floor lamp style

Recently, modern interiors in which modern floor lamps with a simple design will fit are becoming more and more popular. The choice of floor lamps that we can use here is as large as the designers' imagination, which brings new proposals all the time. We especially like minimalist solutions. Hence, we can offer industrial lamps. Because minimalism and efficient space management are the features that distinguish contemporary, modern arrangements in which space management is the main goal. The presence of modern floor lamps is justified in such circumstances, because it allows you to illuminate the interior without the need to install additional furniture that would take up space. 

Floor lamps for industrial rooms

Supporters of raw, industrial spaces will certainly be interested in this proposition. This Himalaya wooden floor lamp from It's About Romi imitates a traditional lamp with an adjustable round lampshade. The base of the lamp is made of bamboo and is 176 cm high. Lamp base dimensions: 42x26x4.5cm. The Himalaya floor lamp is equipped with an E27 light source with a maximum power of 60W. The gray braided cable is 220 cm long will help you reach distant places. Foot on/off button on the cable. The Himalaya floor lamp can be equipped with a different colored lampshade. Please check out our options HERE.

The Triangle floor lamp from HK Living will add a lot of color to a raw room in the style of industrial arrangements. A set in appropriate colors will complement the interior design and add individualism to it.

Floor standing lamps for Scandinavian interiors

A simple but very decorative model such as the Club floor lamp from House Doctor will be perfect for Scandinavian arrangements. The unobtrusive design highlighted by a black lampshade will add a modern expression and at the same time will not overwhelm the interior. Lightness and functionality come here as an additional feature, which is typical of Scandinavian lighting.

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4. Floor lamp designs

Floor lamps are much more than just the type of lighting they provide. Floor lamps and modern lighting in general are also a style. Of course, everyone has their own preferences, but regardless of style, most lamp designs can be divided into several categories:

A. Modern classic floor lamp

A modern floor lamp has one fixture directly above the arm and is the most common type of floor lamp. This type of floor lamp provides accent lighting for the lampshade.

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A.i. A floor lamp that serves as a shelf

The idea for the Cambridge floor lamp from It's About Romi focuses on emphasizing the additional function of a shelf. This idea makes it a great task lamp, perfect for reading, and everything you need is at hand. We love the look of the Cambridge floor lamp from It's About Romi, the wooden structure of the lamp is perfectly highlighted by the black lampshade. This is a perfect industrial lamp.

It works particularly well as a floor lamp for tasks, due to the focused lighting used, which allows you to direct the light to a specific point. The lamp is 132 cm high and is powered by a single 60W, E27 socket. The lamp shade has a diameter of 9 cm and 15 cm. 

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A.ii. "Task" floor lamp

The adjustable height and angle for the WLL 5002525 floor lamp makes it a great task lamp, great for reading or performing other tasks. We love the look of the WLL 5002525 floor lamp, a metal structure that extends into the lampshade. As for the finish, it is available in white, black and nickel, looks delicate and fits into almost any contemporary interior.

It works very well as a task floor lamp due to the adjustable curvature of the lamp pole, which allows you to direct the light to a specific point. The design allows you to raise or lower the lamp as needed.

The WLL 5002525 Scandinavian floor lamp can reach a height of up to 185 cm, it is powered by a single 13W (CFL) socket that accepts E27 bulbs. The lamp shade has a diameter of 38 cm and a height of 30 cm.

A stylish floor lamp with a finish suitable for contemporary interiors, and the adjustable lamp frame and height make it perfectly fulfill the tasks assigned to it. Fully made of metal, solid base, and a very good price.

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A.iii. Floor lamp on three legs

The Tripod Wood floor lamp from Zuiver has a unique design with three legs to provide a solid base. The Tripod floor lamp is not too tall at 151 cm high, and works great in the corner of a room thanks to the three legs of the lamp.

The three legs provide a sturdy base for the lamp, and there is approximately 50cm between the legs, which means the base takes up a little more space than a typical floor lamp. 

The Tripod floor lamp has metal legs with oak veneer, a 100% polyester lampshade with Velcro closure, a height of 30 cm and a diameter of 50 cm. The whole thing weighs less than 4 kg. It is available in several finishing colors, the photo shows white. We invite you to read more by clicking HERE.

The Tripod Wood floor lamp from Zuiver is prepared for mains voltage (220V-240V) and a solid 25W light source (CFL) and an E27 thread.

B. Arc floor lamp

The arc floor lamp has a curved pole that allows you to direct the light to a specific area. Such a floor lamp can stand just behind the armchair, and the arc elements can fall above the armchair, providing a point source of light. 

The tall ARC floor lamp from Zuiver has a contemporary arched shape and a lampshade that allows you to adjust the distribution of light around the room. The arc-style floor lamp will fit into the contemporary, modern decor of the room. The ARC floor lamp from Zuiver offers one arm that, when curved over a chair or sofa, will provide a wonderful and atmospheric source of light…

The ARC floor lamp from Zuiver requires space, it is up to 2m high, so it will not look good in rooms with low ceilings. 

The ARC arc floor lamp from Zuiver weighs over 16 kg with a diameter base. The lampshade has a diameter of 40 cm at the top and 60 cm at the bottom, and its height is 25 cm. it is made entirely of polyester. The ARC floor lamp from Zuiver is prepared for mains voltage (220V-240V) and a solid 32W light source (CFL) and an E27 thread.

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C. Floor lamp with several light sources

A floor lamp with several light sources usually has a single pole from which more branches branch off, and each of them has its own lighting fixture. 

D. A floor lamp illuminating the ceiling 

An overhead spotlight sends the light from the lamp upwards towards the ceiling. The lampshade of such a lamp has a shape that allows the light to be directed upwards. Such a lamp enhances the ambient light in the room. The standing floor lamp will meet everyone's expectations!

Below we present several examples of floor lamps standing in each of the above-mentioned places. category.

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The sensational minimalist design of the Torch floor lamp directs the light upwards, providing light that spreads throughout the room. Although the base of the Torch floor lamp doesn't look large, it is sturdy enough to hold this tall lamp (183 cm) upright. Additionally, the small base and thin pole mean that the device will not take up too much space in the room. Spot lighting makes the room atmospheric and cozy.

It's a simple, minimalist lamp that fits any space. The Torch lamp is also very practical and has smart features that make it easier to place it in your home - such as a 180 cm long cable that will help you reach distant places and a foot switch. The Torch floor lamp is available in two finishes, white and copper.

5. Pay attention to the height of the floor lamp

Adjust the height of the modern floor lamp to the character and height of the room and its function in this room. Do you want modern floor lamps to provide task lighting for someone sitting on the sofa or armchair? Or maybe you are more inclined to illuminate the whole or part of the room? Do you have high ceilings? Think about what else is important in your case, try to imagine it. All these insights will help you choose the right height for your floor lamp. 

6. The base of a floor lamp determines the durability of the lamp

Lamp bases are available in wood, glass, stone, ceramics or metal. A lamp with a wide, heavy base will be more difficult to tip over than a modern floor lamp with a small base. This is also worth paying attention to.

7. Light source in a floor lamp

Each lamp has specific parameters regarding light sources, which determine what purposes floor lamps can be used for. It is worth paying attention to both the type of thread and the maximum power of the bulb that can be installed in the floor lamp.

8. Lampshade – permanent or replaceable?

Many lamps have a permanent lampshade, but there are also many that can be replaced. Such a simple and inexpensive change can radically change the interior. It is also worth thinking about this when choosing a floor lamp.

To sum up, there is no clear answer to the question of which floor lamps to choose. However, we hope that today's entry helped you dispel your arrangement doubts and thanks to it you will purchase the model or models that best suit your needs and expectations. The bihome.pl offer includes a wide selection of floor lamps in various sizes, colors and patterns. Lovers of every decorative style will find something for themselves here.

Loft hanging and ceiling lamps - effective lighting

Modern loft lamps beautifully arrange interiors in the industrial style of the 1950s and are worth our attention. We advise you which loft lamps to choose for modern, industrial interiors! Loft hanging lamps have long cords (cables) because they have to come down to us as much as possible from a much higher ceiling. However, they are used not only for high usable attics, but also for ordinary apartments in blocks of flats. The lamps will differ only in the length of the cable, so that the lampshade can be located at the desired distance from the floor.

 

Brick in the apartment interior design with a brick wall

Unplastered brick on all walls in a residential interior gives a lot of coldness, austerity and inaccessibility. However, if the raw brick is only in a part of the room, e.g. on one of the walls, or creates an irregular pattern on the wall, it will give a completely different feeling. The apartment will immediately become an elegant place where you can spend your free time in a pleasant and luxurious way.

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Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

How to choose the right bulb power for a hanging lamp? +

For hanging lamps in the living room or dining room, it is best to choose LED bulbs with a power of 6-10W (equivalent to 60-75W of a traditional light bulb) and a warm light color (2700K). If the lamp has an open glass shade, it is worth choosing decorative filament bulbs that not only illuminate, but also decorate the interior.

At what height should the lamp hang above the table? +

A lamp hanging above the dining room table should be suspended at a height of 75 cm to 90 cm from the table top. This prevents blinding of people sitting at the table and at the same time optimally illuminates the dining area.

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