Floor lamp: features, photo, installation

Today, modern design solutions, as well as an abundance of decorative and functional interior items make it possible to realize any idea. One of the main methods for creating a cozy and beautiful room is lighting. It can visually increase or decrease space, emphasize virtues and hide faults. There are incredibly many ways to light a room, and one of them is a floor lamp. How to choose the right model and what to look for when buying, you will learn from this article.

General characteristics

Floor lamps are not only a functional complement to 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 you can see in the photo, floor lamps can give the room a cosiness or, on the contrary, make the situation more strict and official.

From the name it is clear that this kind of luminaires is installed on the floor, and it can be done almost anywhere in the room. The only condition is the presence of a nearby outlet. The main advantage of floor lamps is that they can be rearranged to any place depending on the needs.

The variety of models is simply staggering. You can buy a floor lamp in a Venetian luxury style or choose something more modern and minimalistic. You can even make such a lamp with your own hands, giving it the desired shape! Outdoor lighting plays not only a functional and decorative role, but also creates more comfortable conditions for the eyesight, giving a diffused lower light.

The height of the floor fixtures usually does not exceed 2.5 meters to fit in the standard dimensions of the apartments. Exceptions are only exclusive models made to order and performing a more decorative function. However, for rooms with standard ceilings, even such 2.5-meter models may seem too massive and disturb the 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 there have become very popular lamps in the form of animals or sculptures, as well as mosaic lights.

High constructions with a heavy massive lampshade visually reduce the height of the room and "crush" those present, so the market has so many original offers with compact light elements on thin legs. They create a feeling of airiness and transparency. LED floor lamps also allow you to get the maximum light with minimal visual costs.

The main distinguishing feature of all floor lamps is the construction of plafonds:

1. The closed plafond provides soft diffused light. Ideal for bedrooms.
2. The semi-enclosed plafond has slits of various shapes, because of which a fanciful play of light and shadow forms on the walls.
   
3. The outdoor light is designed to illuminate certain areas, for example, a floor lamp for reading or needlework.

Advantages of

Floor lamps have a number of undoubted advantages compared to other types of lighting:

1. Ease of installation - you do not need to drill a wall and use a screwdriver to fix the lamp. Simply enough to have a nearby outlet and put the construction on a flat clean place.
2. Mobility design allows you to easily transfer the lighting to 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 night tables, shelves and other bulky furniture.
4. The floor lamp can act as a lamp, stand, table and decorate the room.
5. Variety of views allows you to choose a floor lamp for any interior.
6. 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 creativity. For example, the lamp on the photo below is made from a camera rack, an old drum from a washing machine and wine corks.

How to choose

If you want to decorate your house with an outdoor lamp, you should know what to look for when choosing future lighting.

When buying a floor lamp, pay attention to the following factors:

1. Stability - the plafond should in no case be heavier than the base. Even if the lamp is slightly unsteady, when you touch it, it is not the best option for buying - at home it can accidentally catch the animal or child during the game, creating a traumatic situation.
2. Light output - a little earlier we have already described the types of lighting in terms of light output, so choose a lamp based on the performance characteristics of the room. If you need additional light for reading in the living room, take an outdoor floor lamp, and if you want to create a cozy or intimate atmosphere, it is better to take a closed or semi-closed version. Optimum option will be a model with the ability to adjust the supply of light. If you want such a lamp, ask models with dimmers.
3. The floor lamp can be the only light in the room, so for convenience, you can buy a model with remote control.
4. Cost-effectiveness is also an important condition for selection. LED floor lamps will last a long time and save a considerable amount on energy consumption. They give a bright white light, and consume fewer times than a conventional incandescent lamp. Also do not forget that energy-saving lamps are still popular, so it makes sense to immediately purchase such lighting.

Despite all the advantages, floor lamps, unlike their wall and ceiling counterparts, 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-minimalist. It is better to complement the interior with different types of lamps.

Types of floor lamps

Floor lamps differ in purpose, shape, cost, degree of lighting and many other factors. But all of them can be divided into several basic types.

Types of floor lamps:

1. Classic floor lamps - lighting on a long leg with a large lampshade. As a rule, it is made of a dense natural or synthetic fabric. It emits diffuse soft light and plays the role of an additional source of illumination. Under such a lamp, you can comfortably sit with your favorite book, watch TV or do needlework. The visual load on the eyes is reduced, due to the peculiarities of the lighting. A real "home" kind of lamp.
   
2. Reading lamps are characterized by several light sources that are placed on different levels. The upper light gives background illumination scattered throughout the entire area of ​​the room, the lower source purposefully illuminates the desired area - a book, paper, keyboard, etc. The legs of such structures can usually be adjusted in height. Outwardly, they can resemble table lamp models, although in fact they perform almost the same function. Such lamps are characterized by minimalistic shades without decor, thin moving legs and an "airy" laconic design.
   
3. Decorative floor lamps designed for interior decoration. Their main function is to create the right atmosphere, and lighting as the original feed or auxiliary element. There are several types of decorative floor lamps: some highlight the interesting elements of the design of the room, while others are works of design art. Unusual shapes, bizarre ways of supplying light and unique models are constantly appearing on the market, although most such lamps are made to order or in limited series. Some of them do not look like lamps at all, until evening comes, and they do not light up, for example, floor lamps-flowers.
   
4. Recessed floor lamps can instantly transform any room, however they have one big drawback - they can not be moved from place to place, like floor lamps. Such models are installed permanently and are characterized by increased requirements regarding strength and safety. They must be mounted to a depth determined by the nature and temperature of the lamp. Usually such lamps do not install incandescent or fluorescent lamps, because they are not able to give the amount of light needed. For such powerful structures use LEDs or halogen feet. Built-in floor structures usually represent additional light sources and create the effect of light filled space.

Correctly selected lamp will allow you to harmoniously complement the interior and create a unique design of the room. Plafonds and coasters, just like the shape, perform an exclusively decorative role.

The choice of a lamp will help to know the materials from which the lampshades are made:

1. Fabric - can be heavy, light or translucent. Suitable for creating a cozy home environment.
2. Plastic - these lamps are relevant for pop art, minimalism and loft style.
3. Rice paper - many IKEA floor fixtures are made using rice paper. They create an easy and unobtrusive atmosphere and are suitable for any room, from the kitchen to the bedroom.
4. Glass with metal or wood - used to create a high-tech style.
5. Stained glass and crystal - used to create a rich pompous atmosphere. Suitable for living rooms or bedrooms.

Combination with the interior

It's difficult to choose one among such a variety of lighting devices. But floor lamps, no doubt, create a special atmosphere in any room. One stroke, and a "boring" room with a table and a bookshelf turns into a stylish study!

The floor lamp-ball will create a futuristic atmosphere and transform the usual living room or hall in the blink of an eye. Such a design will not only give an additional light source, but also serve as 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 mounted smaller lamps, covering the LEDs with spherical shades.

If you are a fan of the fascinating beauty of the underwater world, install a floor lamp with bubbles or a so-called bubble column. Observation of rising air bubbles will calm your nerves and bring your thoughts in order after a long day's work.

To choose a floor lamp is not such a simple task, but if you have dealt with it, it will not be difficult to install the lamp!