Correct lamp placement in your house is essential. It creates a nice atmosphere, harmonizes with the decor, and makes a good impression on everyone who comes to your place. Proper floor lamp placement is essential for creating a comfortable environment and preventing you from getting additional small lighting fixtures. People think proper floor lamp usage requires essential knowledge of home decor, but that is not necessary. Rely on your preferences and choose pieces based on what you like.
To help you understand how to better light up your living space, create comfort, and upgrade the visual appearance of your living space, we’ve put together this article. You will find out about the best places to put your floor lamps and get additional tips about lighting up your rooms.
What Types of Lamps Are Available?
Of course, lighting up your living space is not just about table lamps. Three main types of lamps are used at home: floor lamps, wall/ceiling lamps, and table lamps.
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Floor lamps differ depending on the design and purpose. They can have a height or reach up to 2 meters with an extended shoulder. These lamps light up areas other fixtures may not cover. Still, what are the essentials for perfectly placing floor lamps? Let's find out.
Wall lamps or ceiling lamps are placed on the walls to maximize the lighting area, adding some decorative elements to the existing design, while lighting up spaces that could not be illuminated otherwise. all lamps are usually placed in long corridors or wide spaces where you cannot place other illuminating elements.
Table lamps, as you may understand from the name, are more portable light fixtures placed on tables in offices, bedrooms, and other rooms to light up a limited space for a specific purpose. Table lamps are not turned on all the time, as people turn them on for specific tasks, such as working, reading.
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Place a Floor Lamp Next to a Place Where You Chill
The first option to place your floor lamp is near the nook where you have your reading chair, a gaming table, or a sofa where you relax at the end of the day. Such positioning creates a small private space, covering the needed zone with light. When you come to your cozy nook to relax, read, or do whatever you want to do, you have enough light. Once you define the purpose of the lamp you pick, it's easier to select a fixture. The best option in this case is a lamp with an adjustable arm and head. Placing a floor lamp behind the sofa is also a good option. In case you want to light up the nearby area, but don't want the lamp to shine in your eyes.
Place Floor Lamps in Empty Corners
A strategic placement of floor lamps should be in empty corners of the rooms. The idea is to eliminate dark spots in the living space, which is a common situation in living rooms. Placing objects in the middle of the room may not be the best idea, because several areas will still have low light levels. When you switch positions and put lamps into corners, you immediately cover more spaces and make your room feel more open. The number of fixtures depends on what space you are willing to cover. If it's a small room, you may not need a lamp for every corner. Try different combinations and get a floor lamp setup that suits you the most.
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Placing a lamp in the living room by the window is also a great way to keep the light in the room after sunset. Since the natural source of light disappears, you turn on your fixture and the ambient light creates a cozy atmosphere.
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Place a Floor Lamp Near Artwork to Draw Attention
This is a small trick that creates a great visual impression while creating a better atmosphere in the room. When the lights are turned on, they immediately highlight the artwork, whether it's a statue, a picture, or a piece of home decor. It will immediately capture eyeballs. If you have a traditional living room, consider picking a metallic lamp.
A Floor Lamp or Table Lamp - Which One Is Better for the Bedroom?
The choice of a lamp for the bedroom may depend on your needs and preferences. Table lamp covers more areas and creates a cozy atmosphere, emphasizing the beauty of the interior. On the other hand, floor lamps are not task-focused, so the lighting it gives may not be enough to read a book, work on your laptop, etc. A table lamp is a better option for such purposes, but it takes up the space on the table or shelf, which may be used for belongings or decorative elements. In most cases, people prefer to have both options, so they don't need to make a choice. The only obstacle is what design a lamp should have.
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Picking the Lamp for the Living Room: Essential Tips
Looking just at the brand name to choose a lamp may not be the best option. The most expensive lamp may not give you the needed functionality or fit your interior. That's why it's essential to go further than the brand name and understand what you want from the fixture.
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The first step is functionality. Picking a lamp with adjustable components is a good idea, as you can extend the height and change the angle, making the light cover more space.
The next step is about technological advancement. When picking floor lamps, clients pay attention to the following details:
- The level of brightness and ability to adjust it.
- The quantity of lamps.
- The option to integrate with smart technologies (for example, control the lights using your smartphone.
Ensure the lamp complements your interior and performs the required functions.
Last but not least is the size. When choosing the lamp, ensure you can place the fixture in the room and not disturb you. Placing the lamp in a room with limited space differs from placing the same lamp in a wide and spacious room. The lamp placement in your living room should be done with consideration to the space you have for your guests. If you place a fixture next to a sofa, make sure you or your guests will not feel uncomfortable in this area.
How to Pick Lightning for the Kitchen?
The main consideration when choosing lighting for the kitchen is what you need these lights for. There are three types of lights: task-oriented, general, and accent. Task lighting is usually about small wall lamps that cover small areas to cook, cut, wash, bake, etc. General lighting covers the whole kitchen and complements the interior, and that's where you can get a floor lamp with an adjustable stand. Place it in the corner away from the working surface, so you won't feel uncomfortable due to lack of space.
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Moreover, if you position your floor lamp in the far corner, you'll be able to cover the whole room. Also, pay attention to the power of the selected lamps. Larger rooms require more lighting, but you can reduce the number of lamps by picking larger bulbs. The type of lamp (LED, halogen, incandescent, etc.) also matters as they consume different amounts of energy.
How to Choose a Perfect Floor Lamp for Your Home?
Most floor lamps are versatile, and there's no need to focus on a single model and place it in every accent point of your apartment. The choice depends on how much space you have, what interior you have, and what vibe you want to create in your space. Types of lamps in a living room differ from those you place in the kitchen because they have different purposes.
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Moreover, if you decide to move to a new place, your choice may change, as you will adapt to the new space and remove old fixtures. Moreover, trends change rapidly, as designers and furniture experts come up with new ideas and approaches, offering new placement ideas and adjustable lighting, to make your space more comfortable.
FAQs
What is the perfect place for a lamp in an apartment?
The best place for a lamp is behind a sofa or a large chair. You light up solid space, and the lamp does not interfere with those who enter the room.
What are the essential rules for picking a floor lamp?
You must consider the size of the lamp, the purpose of your room (for work, relaxation, etc.), and consider the dark parts of the room.
Should floor lamps be placed in bedrooms?
Typically, people prefer placing table lamps instead of floor lamps. People place them on the nightstands near beds.
Should you sleep with a lamp?
Sleeping with lights on is not good for health as it may cause several problems. Your brain does not enter deep stages of sleep, so you don't fully recover.