Outdoor lamp: features, photo, installation

Today, modern design decisions, as well as the abundance of ornamental and functional items of the interior, make it possible to embody any idea into reality. One of the main techniques for creating a cozy and beautiful room is lighting. It can visually increase or decrease the space, emphasize the merits and hide disadvantages. There are incredibly many ways to illuminate the room, and one of them is an outdoor lamp. How to choose a suitable model and what to pay attention to when buying, you will learn from this article.

General characteristics

Floor luminaires are not only a functional addition of the interior, but also perform a decorative function. They are able to drastically change the atmosphere, set the desired mood and emphasize the individual features of the style. For example, as you can see 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 lamps is installed on the floor, and this can be done almost anywhere in the room. The only condition is the presence of a different outlet. The main advantage of outdoor lamps is that they can be rearranged in any place depending on the needs.

A variety of models just stunned. 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 form! Outdoor lighting plays not only a functional and decorative role, but also creates more comfortable conditions for view, giving multiple bottom light.

The height of floor luminaires usually does not exceed 2.5 meters to fit into the standard dimensions of the 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 a harmonious equilibrium in the interior. Therefore, most prefer compact and functional options, for example, an outdoor lamp with a table or in the form of a decorative element. For example, lamps in the form of animals or sculptures have recently become very popular, as well as mosaic lamps.

High designs with heavy massive lampshade visually reduce the height of the room and "pressure" on those present, so there are so many original proposals on the market with compact light elements on thin legs. They create a feeling of air and transparency. LED floor lamps also allow maximum light with minimal visual costs.

The main distinguishing feature of all outdoor lamps is the design of Plafons:

1. The closed ceiling ensures soft scattered light. Perfect for bedrooms.
2. The semi-closed plander has slots of various forms, because of which the fancy game of light and shadow is formed on the walls.
   
3. Open ceiling is designed to illuminate certain areas, for example, a floor lamp for reading or needlework.

Advantages

Outdoor lamps have a number of undoubted advantages over the rest of the lighting:

1. Easy installation - you do not need to drill the wall and operate with a screwdriver to fix the lamp. It is enough just to have a rosette nearby and put the design to a smooth clean place.
2. The mobility of the design allows you to easily transfer the lighting into another corner of the room or at all to another room.
3. Since the lamp is installed on the floor, it does not need any special bedside tables, shelves and other bulky furniture.
4. The floor lamp can perform the role of a lamp, stand, table and decorate the room.
5. A variety of species allows you to choose a flooring for any interior.
6. You can make an outdoor lamp with your own hands from undergraduate materials - a lot of master classes are described on the Internet, so you can save and realize your creative potential. For example, the lamp in the photo below is made from the rack for the camera, the old drum from the washing machine and wine plugs.

How to choose

If you wanted to decorate your home with a floor lamp, you should know what to pay attention to when choosing future lighting.

When buying an outdoor lamp, pay attention to the following factors:

1. Stability - the ceiling in no case should be heavier than the base. Even if the lamp rises a little when you hurt it, this is not the best option for buying - it can accidentally hook an animal or a child during the game, creating a traumaous situation.
2. Light output - a little earlier we have already described the varieties of lighting in the degree of reference, so choose the lamp, based on the performance characteristics of the room. If you need an additional reading light in the living room, take the open floor lamp, and if you want to create a cozy or intimate setting, it is better to take a closed or semi-closed version. The optimal option will be the model with the possibility of adjusting light feed. If you want such a lamp, ask models with dimmers.
3. The floor lamp can be the only lighting device in the room, so you can buy a model with remote control for convenience.
4. Efficiency is also an important condition for choosing. LED floor lamps will last long and save a considerable amount on power consumption. They give a bright white light, and consume several times less than the usual 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, in contrast to their wall and ceiling female, occupy a certain, albeit a meager part of the space. Therefore, you should not "get carried away" and overload the interior with floor lamps, even if they are super-minimalistic. It is better to add the interior with different types of lamps.

Types of floor lamps

Floor luminaires differ in purpose, forms, costs, degree of lighting and many other factors. But all of them can be divided into several major species.

Types of floor lamps:

1. Classic floor lamps - Light-leg lighting appliances with large lampshade. As a rule, it is made of dense genuine or synthetic tissue. It emits multiple soft light and plays the role of an additional light source. Under such a lamp, you can comfortably get a job with your favorite book, watch TV or do a needlework. The eye load on the eyes is reduced, thanks to the features of lighting. This "home" type of lamp.
   
2. Reading lamps are characterized by several light sources that are accommodated at different levels. The upper light gives background lighting, scattered throughout the area of \u200b\u200bthe room, the lower source purposefully illuminates the desired section - a book, paper, keyboard, etc. The legs of such structures can usually be adjusted in height. Externally, they can resemble table lamps, although in essence perform almost the same function. Such lamps are distinguished by minimalistic flames without decor, thin movable legs and a "air" concise design.
   
3. Decorative landsrs are designed to decorate the interior. Their basic function is to create the desired atmosphere, and lighting as an original feed or auxiliary element. There are several types of decorative flooring: one highlights the interesting elements of the design of the room, others themselves are works of designer art. Unusual forms, bizarre options for filing light and unique models are constantly appearing on the market, although most of these lamps are placed on request or limited series. Some of them do not remind the lamps at all until the evening comes, and light will not be lit, for example, floor lamps.
   
4. Embedded floor lamps are capable of instantly transforming any room, but they have one big drawback - they cannot be transferred from place to place like landslides. Such models are installed inpatient and differ in increased requirements for strength and security. They must be mounted on the depth that determines the nature and temperature mode of the lamp. Usually in such lamps do not install incandescent lamps or fluorescent lamps, since they cannot 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 an effect of light fullness of space.

A properly chosen lamp will allow you to make the most harmoniously add the interior and create a unique design of the room. Plafones and stands, in the same way as the form, perform an exceptionally decorative role.

Successfully choose the lamp will help knowledge of materials from which launder do:

1. The fabric is a heavy, light or translucent. Suitable for creating a home cozy environment.
2. Plastic - such lamps are relevant for pop art, minimalism and loft style.
3. Rice paper - Many IKEA floor lamps are made using rice paper. They create a light and unobtrusive atmosphere and are suitable for any premises, ranging from the kitchen, ending the bedroom.
4. Glass with metal or wood - used to create a High-tech style.
5. Stained glass window and crystal - applied to create a rich pompous atmosphere. Suitable for living rooms or bedrooms.

Combination with interior

It is difficult to choose something one among such a variety of lighting appliances. But floor lamps, beyond doubt, create a special atmosphere in any room. One touch, and "boring" room with a table and bookshelf turns into a stylish office!

Outdoor lamp-ball will create a futuristic situation and transform a conventional living room or a hall in the blink of an eye. This design will not only give an additional light source, but also serves a decorative function. Of course, to afford a similar lamp can only with a large space.

For a more modest square, you can install the mounted lamps-balls smaller, covering the LEDs with spherical plates.

If you are a fan of the fascinating beauty of the underwater world, set the floor lamp with bubbles or the so-called bubble column. Observation of the raising air bubbles will calm the nerves and will lead thoughts in order after a long working day.

Choose an outdoor lamp is not such a simple task, but if you coped with it, install the lamp will not be much difficulty!