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Floor lamps: Tips and tricks

Floor lamps are transformational art pieces as well as gorgeous lights. Picture: Supplied
Floor lamps are transformational art pieces as well as gorgeous lights. Picture: Supplied

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It is said that a lamp, like a piece of art, can transform a room. Floor lamps are beautiful handicrafts in their own right, as well as providing superb illumination.

Here are our top tips and tricks for using and installing floor lamps.

1 Complement not clash

Floor lamps, like any other art pieces, should complement the décor of the room. This specially applies to the period of the floor lamp - modern, classic, vintage or shabby chic.

2 Shade contours are important

The shape of the shade will determine the impact the floor lamp will have on the room. Modern rooms should have streamlined, compressed shades whereas classic rooms should have tapered shades.

3 Don't mix and match

If you have multiple floor lamps within the one room, don't mix and match different heights and shades. For a cohesive feel, install matching lamps.

4 Oversize can be good

With floor lamps, oversize is better. This particularly applies to arc floor lamps which hang over sofas and chairs. The effect is simply stunning!

5 Play with contrast

To get a truly spectacular effect, install floor lamps that contrast with your décor.

To make your room spectacular, install floor lamps that contrast with your decor. Picture: Supplied
To make your room spectacular, install floor lamps that contrast with your decor. Picture: Supplied

6 Placement is critical

Where you put your floor lamp is critical to the lamp's impact as well as its illumination. Floor lamps ae perfect in dark corners or in pools of shade.

7 Avoid glare

Floor lamps will sit at eye level, which makes them very susceptible to glare. To avoid this, either use opaque shades or have them at an angle to where someone will be sitting.

8 Be careful of low ceilings

If you have a low ceiling, then having a very tall floor lamp will look out of place and disproportionate. Keep the floor lamps small.

9 Consider adjustable lamps

If the floor lamp will be used for task lighting such as reading, an adjustable lamp may be just the thing. This type of lamp has multiple points of adjustment and can be pointed at precisely where you need it.

10 Designer is in

A floor lamp is more than a light - it is art that can make a room beautiful. To do that properly, you will need a designer quality floor lamp. The investment will be worth it.

11 Cotton provides most light

If you need a floor lamp that provides a lot of light, pick one that has a translucent cotton or linen shade.

12 Warm is better

Globes come in warm white, cool white and daylight white. For a comfy mood select warm white.

13 Layer the light

Finally, make sure that floor lamps are used in conjunction with other lights such as pendants lights and downlights. This will create a lovely layering effect with pools of light and shadows.

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