Modern Floor Lamps

The placement of lamps in a room significantly impacts the overall feel of the space. A properly placed lamp will enhance the décor, setting the mood in a room.

To direct light on a piece of décor or furniture, place a floor lamp with the shade facing downward. An arc floor lamp is an excellent option for highlighting décor because the base remains in a corner or behind a sofa while you position the shade for illumination.

Living room lighting needs the right placement so guests to your home can socialize in the seating area. The lighting provided by floor lamps reduces shadows created by overhead lighting in a bedroom or dining room.

The height of a lamp and shade style should hide the bulb from view when you're sitting or standing near it. Lighting near seating areas should be approximately 70 inches high, concealing the bulb whether you're sitting or standing next to it.

To decide where to place your floor lamp, try one of these three arrangements:

Next to a Sofa or Chair

• If you're shedding light on an entire ensemble of chairs or sofas or just a single armchair in a quiet corner, a seating area that is well-lit makes for a welcoming space.
• Also, this arrangement makes it convenient to run electrical cords beneath a chair or sofa, so it's not a tripping hazard or visible.
• Using a torchiere floor lamp with an upturned shade provides more ambient lighting
• A club floor lamp with a traditional shade provides more specific illumination

In the Corner of a Room

• The corner of a room is the perfect location for a floor lamp if you need to add a secondary lighting source in a room with a ceiling light.
• f the only source of lighting in a room is floor lamps, consider using multiple lamps in different corners to make sure the whole room is suitably lit.
• Multiple lamps will bring an even feel to your space and also reduce shadows

Showcase a Specific Element

• A single floor lamp can be used to emphasize a particular piece of furniture or décor.
• Place a floor lamp with a shade facing downward right next to a piece of décor or furniture to shed light directly on a piece.
• An arc floor lamp is an excellent option for highlighting décor because the base remains by a sofa or in a corner while you position the shade to showcase your décor.