Standing lamps, or otherwise floor lamps, are an interesting, though underrated, design element. However, it is worth taking a closer look at them, because their appearance in the interior offers many possibilities. Thanks to them you will illuminate any place, and when you need – you can easily move the lamp somewhere else. The standing lamp will also allow you to quickly highlight the style of the interior. Are you wondering how to choose it properly? Here’s a hint!
Living room lamps
Which standing lamp will work best in your living room? It all depends on what style you prefer and what its main task will be.
- Are you looking for a lamp by which to read your favorite book or play a board game with your family in the evening? Then you will need a fully usable lamp. It is best if it is lightweight – it will be easier for you to move it and set it up where you happen to need more light. The type of lampshade is also important. The rule applies here: the brighter, the better. The dark lampshade significantly absorbs light, so it will only illuminate a small area. On the other hand, interesting-looking models without lampshades, with decorative bulbs, will work well if they are positioned in such a way as not to dazzle the eye.
Which standing lamps are the most functional? Those that are additionally equipped with an adjustable arm! Choosing this type of lamp, you gain the ability to freely change the height at which the lampshade is located. You can also position it at any angle. In other words: you get a guarantee that you will always illuminate exactly what you need.
- The second type of standing lamps for the living room are typically decorative models. Their task is mainly to create the right mood in the interior and emphasize its style. As a rule, decorative lamps are grandiose, heavy, and, as in the glamour style, elaborately decorated. They emit a soft, warm light that softly envelops surrounding objects. Very atmospheric, they are ideal in the evening to build a cozy or romantic mood.
Bedroom lamps
The second place in the house where standing lamps appear as often as in the living room is the bedroom. How to integrate such a lamp into the design of the bedroom? The easiest way is to use a standing lamp as a modern bedside lamp! In this role, models with a classic shape will always work well. Bright colors of the lampshade – from white to pastels – will further optically enlarge the bedroom.
If you like unusual solutions, instead of a traditional standing lamp, opt for more original standing lamps. By your bedside can suddenly appear, looking like the real thing, a tree or… a Greek sculpture!
Modern floor lamps
Original modern lighting is mainly associated with industrial or loft style. This, however, is not entirely true. Even if you decorate your apartment in a different style, you can enrich the arrangement with a lamp of modern design. Modern, though simple, the lamp will wonderfully refresh an interior in Scandinavian or rustic style. A model with a slightly more fanciful shape will fit perfectly into a glamorous interior. Mixing and blending interior styles is becoming more common. So go ahead and take advantage of this trend! You are sure to achieve a unique effect that will positively surprise you!
Garden lighting
Standing lamps are great not only inside the house, but also as outdoor lighting. By setting them in the garden, on the terrace or balcony, you will get an interesting and very atmospheric effect. But before you choose a garden standing lamp, be sure to check the IP rating. To stay safe and enjoy the light of an outdoor lamp for a long time, the IP rating should be a minimum of 44. The second important consideration when choosing outdoor lamps is how to power the lamp. In gardens, on terraces or balconies, electrical outlets are not available everywhere. So decide on a battery-powered lamp model or bet on a solar lamp. In either case, the presence (or lack thereof) of an electrical outlet will not limit you.
Finally, the garden standing lamp should be in the style in which you decorate your surroundings. Terraces and gardens close to nature, in japanese or rustic style, are currently fashionable. Permaculture gardens are also growing in popularity. These types of gardens bring together plants that are well known in the area to form a small ecosystem. So you get a beautiful area that does not require too much of your attention. Which standing lamps fit into these trends?
- Primarily lamps made of natural materials. The most popular of these are rattan, wicker or wood;
- Simple shapes and patterns reign supreme, without excess decoration;
- Styles close to ecology rely on muted colors. A light wood base and milk glass shades are a recipe for a perfectly matched lamp.
LED standing lamps
LED lamps have long been the most popular models among standing lamps. Nothing surprising about that. They delight with remarkable shapes, give the possibility to change the color of the light or turn it on with a touch. LED lamps also do not need incandescent bulbs – they usually come with light sources that allow the lamp to operate for up to tens of thousands of hours!
LED standing lamps can become a beautiful, yet useful, decoration. They will work great in both your living room and bedroom. Their selection is huge! There are standing lamps with a simple shape, full of wavy lines and those that imitate plants or animals. Such models can be a modern addition to any interior.
Standing lamps are a decorative element that is definitely worth introducing into your living room or bedroom. You will gain not only a modern, original decoration. You will also optically enlarge a small living room or lower an overly tall one. The standing lamp will also make it easier for you to read and enjoy an evening with friends. With it you will build a romantic mood in a few moments, perfect for moments for two.
