Every home should have a corner where twilight reigns. There you want to put a soft and cozy chair next to a small table. It is in such a place that you can fully relax after a hard day of work. And only special lighting can create an intimate atmosphere of twilight. And an ordinary floor lamp is best suited for this role.
Floor lamps in the living room interior Source hoff.ru
A little history
The first mentions of floor lamps came from ancient times. Even Ancient Rome was famous for its street lighting, which was structurally reminiscent of this lamp. And even in Hellas one could find a similar device. But the word itself came into modern use from France. Floor lamp translated from Gali means torch.
First wall lamp Source cgtrader.com
Initially, the design could be called an ordinary sconce, since it was located on the wall. But over time, for ease of use, a tripod was invented that could be carried and installed anywhere. At the top of the stand there was a mount for a torch.
Later it was replaced by a bowl into which oil was poured. One end of the wick was lowered into it. The other was set on fire and the combustion lasted much longer than that of a regular torch. Over time, they learned to cover the fire from the wind by hiding it in a glass enclosure. With the advent of the Industrial Revolution, gas replaced combustion oil. And a little later - electricity.
The first gas floor lamps Source elkko.ru
The progenitor of the modern electric floor lamp Source eanews.ru
During their existence, street floor lamps were built from stone or wood. But forged products received the greatest artistic value. And to this day, iron lanterns with forging elements decorate the best streets of all countries of the world.
Which lamp is suitable for a floor lamp?
The traditional lamp is an outdated solution that unnecessarily consumes a lot of energy. Now LED lamps provide very pleasant light, beautiful colors and excellent brightness. At the same time, they consume 90% less energy.
It is recommended to replace old light sources with LED lamps. If you are going to buy a new lamp, it is better to choose a model with a built-in LED device.
Objectives and advantages
Traditionally, floor lamps in the interior of a room should illuminate a small space at a height of one meter from the floor. This is enough to comfortably flip through a magazine while sitting in a chair. The rest of the lights in the room must be turned off. This twilight will allow you to rest your eyes. This type of design is called directional.
Floor lamp with a downward beam Source me-mogilev.by
But if the lighting lamp in a floor lamp is placed in a fabric lampshade, the light will spread throughout the room, but will not be bright. Such models are called diffused, and they are best used in bedrooms. They often replace table lamps on bedside tables. Their soft light does not strain the eyes and even allows you to read before bed.
There are designs that can easily replace an entire chandelier. They are called reflective. The stand is completed by a lampshade similar to the first option, but it is directed either to the ceiling or to the wall. In this case, the light beam is reflected from the surface and floods the entire room.
Floor lamp with fabric lampshade Source svet-mr.ru
But besides the division into three main functions, a floor lamp can have many tasks that can easily turn into its advantages:
- With its help it is easy to zoning a room.
- It is an independent structure that does not require other furniture for functionality.
- Capable of creating a directed narrow beam that illuminates only one necessary place.
- Does not require any installation. It is enough to remove it from the packaging, install it in place and connect it to the outlet.
- It is extremely mobile and can be installed in a new location every day. Thanks to modern designers, it often has artistic value and acts as a full-fledged decoration for a room.
But in addition to all of the above, a floor lamp can create a unique home comfort in a small area of usable space. And for this he is valued more than for everything taken together.
Floor lamp with three shades with spot function Source ikea.com
Additional functions
Modern manufacturers do not stop only at achieving an attractive appearance of floor lamps, producing original models. They try to provide the model with the most convenient functionality possible .
- The lighting control is the simplest, but certainly convenient and necessary function. With a small mechanism, you can turn the brightness to maximum or create an intimate setting by turning it down to minimum. Thus, with just one lamp, the atmosphere in the room can change depending on the needs.
- Grandfather Clock, in the form of which the main part of the leg is made, will not only free you from the need to specially allocate free space on the wall for a clock, but also good fits into a classic interior. Especially if they are made of wood with carved elements.
- Floor lamp With shelf, located near the bed, excellent will replace the nightstand. There are models with several shelves on which you can conveniently place your favorite book, remote control, glasses and other small items.
- Coffee table, on one of the corners of which there is a floor lamp, it will be indispensable next to the chair in which you like to read or drink coffee. There’s probably no need to talk about its convenience.
- The control panel built into the leg will save you from the need to get out of bed in order to turn the floor lamp on or off. This is also a very convenient and necessary function.
Of course, models equipped with such amenities are more expensive, but this is a highly controversial issue. After all, buying a table and floor lamp separately is often more expensive than buying a combined item.
Types and materials for manufacturing
A floor lamp is a floor structure and needs a stable base. Most often it consists of a long leg that ends in a lampshade. But the latter is not required.
Classic floor lamp on a long leg with a fabric lampshade Source in-terior58.ru
Structurally, floor lamps can be divided into:
- Classic. This product has a straight tripod, the height of which ranges from 1 to 2.5 meters.
- Modern or arc. Moreover, the leg is often adjustable, and the shape can be different. Even copy some figure.
- Supported by three legs. A very common option with a rich history.
- Combined. A tiny table is attached to the leg, capable of holding only a tea cup or a small book.
It's rare that the stem ends in a bare bulb. This usually happens with a certain stylistic play in the design. In other cases, various shades are installed on the structure. From conical or cylindrical to spherical or hemispherical. Flower forms are often found.
Floor lamps for the rest room Source decorationinfo.ru
Floor lamps in the living room interior Source certified-lighting.com
Moreover, lamps can have either one lampshade or several. The latter are capable of generating light in a room. From bright upper reflected to lower muted. And many modern models have rotating lampshades with a spot function.
Lampshades for floor lamps are made from various materials:
- glass;
- ceramics;
- paper;
- plastic;
- fabrics;
- metal
A variety of raw materials are also used to make legs. From wood to plastic. But most often steel is chosen for production.
Floor lamp in the interior of a living room in an ordinary apartment Source alexbego.ru
Benefits of using a floor lamp
Using a floor lamp, you can create twilight and coziness in the room if you turn off the main lighting. Floor lamps are used in the recreation area, they are installed near a reading chair or next to a sofa. Outdoor lighting has other benefits:
- Unlike wall lamps, you don't need to drill anything when installing a floor lamp. Finding a place for it in the room and installing it is much easier. The only condition is that there is an outlet nearby.
- The floor lamp is very mobile. It can be taken to any part of the apartment where additional lighting is needed.
- Compared to table lamps, a floor lamp does not require additional furniture. It can be placed anywhere in the room, regardless of whether there is a table or bedside table.
A floor lamp is not only a convenient and beautiful element of the interior, but with its soft light it creates a cozy atmosphere.
Stylistic features
Floor lamps very rarely perform the function of illuminating the entire room. As a rule, they are used to create a comfortable relaxation area. Sometimes they are used to illuminate the workplace in a directional manner. And any of the designs has, first of all, practical value. After all, installing a floor lamp does not require drilling walls or ceilings to hang it.
Design developments for a floor lamp in the living room Source mobilipro.ru
But if we put aside pragmatism, we can see that a floor lamp can even act as one of the central figures of the decor. And this is not only due to the ability to zone a room with light, but mainly because of its appearance. After all, very often it is not inferior to many works of art and can easily fit into any design style.
Modern
The direction has laconic and soft forms with a neutral base. Therefore, different accents are required and any classic floor lamp model is suitable for these roles. With lampshade covered with fabric.
Floor lamp for modern style in the interior Source imperiumloft.ru
Floor lamps in a modern interior + photo
Floor lamps are the preferred choice of connoisseurs who understand the importance of uniform indoor lighting. In this sense, they are complemented by pendant lamps and table lamps. In stores you will find entire collections that will allow you to create harmonious compositions.
Most often placed against the wall, they provide excellent reflection and allow you to beautifully fill empty corners. Floor lamps also look great next to armchairs, creating cozy nooks for reading or relaxing. A floor lamp in the bedroom can become an alternative source of unobtrusive evening light away from the bed.
The floor lamps on offer mainly come in variable sizes: the tallest ones reach 170 cm and emit a fairly wide beam of light, ideal for a spacious living room or corridor. Low models fit into smaller rooms and serve as a bright interior decoration.
You can find floor lamps in a variety of styles. They are classic, with elegant ceramic bases that add modern elegance to the composition. Openwork metal structures are an excellent accessory for industrial and eclectic spaces, and modernist homes prefer unusual floor lamps created from stacked modules; they will make a splash.
Where to place the floor lamp?
Floor lamps are most often found in the corners of the living room, which allows you to outline comfort zones.
But it is also possible to place them in the center of the room, therefore, in addition to the lighting function, they also play the role of a central composition, combining the stylistic features of each living area into a single whole.
Table lamps look great in so-called comfort zones, for example, on a sofa or favorite chair.
Placed on a bedside table, window sill or shelf, they promote relaxation and highlight a touch of comfort in that particular area without significantly changing the overall look of the living room.
Wall lights are used to softly illuminate specific areas without trying to diffuse dim light into the rest of the living room.
Suitable wall lights near the TV, sofa or fireplace will simultaneously and favorably emphasize the presence of such elements, visually highlight the area where they are located and maintain a slight mystery in relation to the rest of the room.
