Today, modern design solutions, as well as an abundance of decorative and functional interior items, allow you to realize any idea into reality. One of the main techniques for creating a cozy and beautiful room is lighting. It can visually increase or decrease space, emphasize advantages and hide the disadvantages. There are incredibly many ways to light a room, and one of them is a floor lamp. How to choose a suitable model and what to pay attention to when buying, you will learn from this article.
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General characteristics
Floor lamps are not only the functional addition of the interior, but also perform a decorative function. They are able to radically change the atmosphere, set the right mood and emphasize the individual characteristics of the style. For example, as can be seen in the photo, floor lamps can give the room comfort or, on the contrary, make the situation more strict and official.
From the name it is clear that this type of fixtures is installed on the floor, and this can be done almost anywhere in the room. The only condition is the presence of a rosette nearby. The main advantage of floor lamps is that they can be rearranged in any place depending on the needs.
The variety of models is simply stunning. You can buy a floor lamp in a Venetian luxurious style or choose something more modern and minimalistic. You can even make such a lamp with your own hands, giving it the desired shape! Floor lighting plays not only a functional and decorative role, but also creates more comfortable conditions for vision, giving multiple lower light.
The height of floor lamps usually does not exceed 2.5 meters to fit in standard dimensions of apartments. The exception is only exclusive models made to order and perform more decorative function. However, for rooms with standard ceilings, even such 2.5-meter models may seem too massive and disrupt harmonious balance in the interior. Therefore, most prefer compact and functional options, for example, a floor lamp with a table or in the form of a decorative element. For example, recently lamps in the form of animals or sculptures, as well as mosaic lamps, have become very popular.
High structures with a heavy massive lampshade visually reduce the height of the room and “press” on those present, so there are so many original offers with compact light elements on thin legs on the market. They create a sense of airiness and transparency. LED floor lamps also allow you to get maximum light at minimal visual costs.
The main distinguishing feature of all floor lamps is the design of the ceiling:
- A closed ceiling provides a soft multiple light. Ideal for bedrooms.
- The half-closed ceiling has slots of various shapes, due to which a bizarre game of light and shadow forms on the walls.
- An open ceiling is designed to illuminate certain areas, for example, a floor lamp for reading or needlework.
Advantages
Floor lamps have a number of undoubted advantages compared to other types of lighting:
- Easy installation - you do not need to drill the wall and work with a screwdriver to fix the lamp. It is enough just to have a rosette nearby and put the structure on an even clean place.
- The mobility of the design allows you to easily transfer the lighting to another corner of the room or completely to another room.
- Since the lamp is installed on the floor, it does not need any special bedside tables, shelves and other bulky furniture.
- The floor lamp can play the role of a lamp, stand, table and decorate the room.
- A variety of species allows you to choose a floor lamp for any interior.
- You can make a floor lamp with your own hands from improvised materials-many master classes are described on the Internet, so you can save and realize your creative potential. For example, a lamp in the photo below is made from a rack for a camera, an old drum from a washing machine and wine traffic jams.
How to choose
If you want to decorate your house with a floor lamp, you should know what to pay attention to when choosing a future lighting.
When buying a floor lamp, pay attention to the following factors:
- Sustainability - the ceiling should in no case be harder than the base. Even if the lamp is a little staggering when you touch it, this is not the best option for buying - at home it can accidentally hook the animal or child during the game, creating a traumatic situation.
- Lighting - a little earlier we have already described the varieties of lighting according to the degree of light output, so choose a lamp based on the operational characteristics of the room. If you need additional light for reading in the living room, take an open floor lamp, and if you want to create a cozy or intimate environment, it is better to take a closed or half -closed version. The best option will be a model with the possibility of adjusting light supply. If you want such a lamp, ask for models with dimmers.
- The floor lamp may be the only lighting device in the room, so for ease of use you can buy a remote control model.
- Economicity is also an important condition for choosing. LED floor lamps will last a long time and save a considerable amount of energy consumption. They give bright white light, and consume many times less than an ordinary incandescent lamp. Also, do not forget that energy-saving lamps are still popular, so it makes sense to immediately acquire such lighting.
Despite all the advantages, floor lamps, unlike their wall and ceiling brothers, occupy a certain, albeit scanty part of the space. Therefore, do not “get carried away” and overload the interior with floor lamps, even if they are super-minimalistic. It is better to supplement the interior with different types of lamps.
Types of floor lamps
Floor lamps differ in their intended purpose, forms, cost, degree of lighting and many other factors. But all of them can be conditionally divided into several main types.
Types of floor lamps:
- Classic floor lamps - lighting devices on a long leg with a large lampshade. As a rule, it is made of dense natural or synthetic fabric. It radiates diffused soft light and plays the role of an additional lighting source. Under such a lamp, you can comfortably get a job with your favorite book, watch TV or engage in needlework. The visual load on the eyes is reduced due to the features of lighting. The real "home" type of lamp.
- Reading lamps are characterized by several light sources that are located at different levels. The upper light gives background lighting, scattered over the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe room, the lower source purposefully illuminates the desired area - a book, paper, a keyboard, etc. The legs of such structures can usually be adjusted in height. Outwardly, they can resemble models of table lamps, although in fact they perform almost the same function. Such lamps are distinguished by minimalistic ceiling without decor, thin ascetic legs and an “air” laconic structure.
- Decorative floor lamps are designed to decorate the interior. Their main function is to create the desired atmosphere, and lighting as an original feed or auxiliary element. There are several types of decorative floor lamps: some highlight interesting elements of the design of the room, while others themselves are works of design art. Extraordinary forms, bizarre light supply options and unique models constantly appear on the market, although most of these lamps are made to order or limited series. Some of them do not resemble lamps at all until the evening comes, and the light will not light up in them, for example, floor lamps.
- Built -in floor lamps are able to instantly transform any room, but they have one big drawback - they cannot be transferred from place to place, like floor lamps. Such models are established stationary and are characterized by increased requirements regarding strength and safety. They must be mounted to a depth that determines the nature and temperature regime of the lamp. Usually, incandescent lamps or fluorescent lamps are not installed in such lamps, since they are not able to give the amount of light. For such powerful structures, LEDs or halogen paws are used. Built -in floor structures are usually additional light sources and create the effect of light fullness of space.
A correctly selected lamp will allow you to harmoniously complement the interior and create a unique design of the room. Plafs and stands, just like the form, play an exclusively decorative role.
Knowing the materials from which the lampshades make it will successfully choose the lamp:
- The fabric is heavy, light or translucent. Suitable for creating a homely cozy environment.
- Plastic-such lamps are relevant for pop art, minimalism and loft style.
- Rice paper - many floor lamps Ikea are made using rice paper. They create an easy and unobtrusive atmosphere and are suitable for any room, from the kitchen, ending with the bedroom.
- Glass with metal or wood-used to create a high-tech style.
- Stained glass and crystal - used to create a rich pompous atmosphere. Suitable for living rooms or bedrooms.
A combination with the interior
It is difficult to choose one among such a variety of lighting devices. But the floor lamps, without a doubt, create a special atmosphere in any room. One stroke, and a “boring” room with a table and a book shelf turns into a stylish study!
The floor lamp-Shar will create a futuristic environment and transform an ordinary living room or a hall in a blink of an eye. Such a design will not only give an additional light source, but will also serve a decorative function. Of course, you can afford such a lamp only if there is a large space.
For a more modest quadrature, you can install slept-smaller lamps, covering the LEDs with spherical shades.
If you are a fan of the bewitching beauty of the underwater world, install a floor lamp with bubbles or the so -called bubble column. Observation of rising air bubbles will soothe nerves and put thoughts in order after a long work day.
Choosing a floor lamp is not such an easy task, but if you dealt with it, installing the lamp will not be difficult!
