Living room floor lamp

Measure the free space before choosing: a slender 25 cm diameter stem suits a small living room, while a 210 to 240 cm high arc lights the whole sofa from an angle. The selection is IP20, with an E27 base on most models, and a warm white on the LED versions.

Which type of living room floor lamp?

The choice depends above all on use: an arc or a tall stem lights the living room from an angle, a tube or column model stays discreet next to the sofa, an adjustable reading lamp serves for reading and a fabric shade diffuses a soft light. The whole selection is IP20, so reserved for indoor use.

Living room floor lamp on a stand: arc, tube or column?

The arc starts from the floor and extends its shade over the seat: the foot stays in the corner, the light falls on the sofa. The Arvik gold arc floor lamp rises from 210 to 240 cm with a 60 cm shade. The tube and column need less clearance: a living room floor lamp with a 25 cm stem or the Milo fabric column, 160 cm, slips between the sofa and the wall.

Design living room floor lamp or modern living room floor lamp?

An already busy interior supports a simple silhouette, a slender stem and a plain shade: see the design floor lamps for the living room. If you want the focal point of the room instead, a modern living room floor lamp with a wide stem, glass or brushed metal, plays that role without any other decoration.

What height and footprint for a living room floor lamp?

The models in the collection range from 165 cm to 240 cm for an offset lamp or an arc. Also look at the floor footprint: from 25 cm diameter for a slender stem up to 60 cm for a shade.

What height to light a sofa?

For a seat, the shade is generally around 140 to 160 cm from the floor, high enough not to fall into the field of vision of a seated person. An offset or arc lamp rises higher and lights from above: the Hyra offset lamp adjusts up to 240 cm.

What floor footprint to allow for?

Measure the free width between the sofa and the wall, then the depth to the walkway. A 25 cm diameter base fits almost anywhere; a 75 cm diameter shade like on Néro needs a clear corner, otherwise it gets in the way of movement. The slender metal feet remain the easiest to fit in.

White, black, gold or bronze living room floor lamp: which colour to choose?

The selection is divided between white, black, silver, gold and bronze feet, with fabric, glass or bare metal shades. On a light wall, a black or bronze draws the silhouette; on a dark wall, a white or silver lights the corner.

White living room floor lamp or black living room floor lamp?

White and silver blend into a light wall and let the light do its work: that is the case with Vesta. Black marks the vertical and structures a sober room; find the black-footed models if you are after that contrast.

Gold living room floor lamp: where to place it?

A gold finish catches the light and pairs well with a plain fabric sofa. Place it in a corner rather than in the centre: gold stands out, and two gold pieces in the same room compete with each other. The white version of the living room floor lamp gives the opposite, more understated effect.

Halogen or LED floor lamp: which light for the living room?

Most models have an E27 base: you choose the bulb, particularly LED. The integrated LED versions show a warm white light around 2700 to 3500 K. A halogen E27 bulb remains possible if you do not exceed the wattage indicated on the luminaire.

Halogen floor lamp: still possible?

With an E27 base, yes: a halogen living room floor lamp still works, provided you respect the maximum wattage marked on the luminaire and check that the bulb fits under the shade. Halogen heats up more, so avoid leaving it against fabric. An E27 LED bulb heats less and fits the same base.

LED floor lamp: which warm white?

The integrated LED models in the selection are warm white, between 2700 and 3500 K, the range that suits a relaxation corner in the evening. To compare, browse the warm white LED floor lamp. On a classic base, a visible glass globe remains an option when the shade is open.

Where to place a floor lamp in the living room?

Most often, the floor lamp goes in the corner of the sofa, near a reading armchair or along a wall, never in front of the main window. An offset or arc model lights the conversation area without taking up the coffee table.

Where to place a reading floor lamp?

A reading armchair calls for a side source: place the lamp just behind the shoulder, not behind the back or facing the face. The Liva fabric reading lamp, at 154 cm, directs its shade towards the book. In a narrow corner, a more compact bedroom version also helps, like a wc floor lamp near a passing washbasin.

Floor lamp and desk corner: the right distance?

For a desk, the light comes from the side, opposite the writing hand, and is adjusted to light the sheet without reflection on the screen. A tall model like Rivo, 187 cm, or a desk floor lamp with an adjustable arm covers the work surface without taking up space.

How to match your floor lamp with the decor and colour of the living room?

Start from the overall atmosphere: a contemporary interior accepts a tube stem and a glass globe, an industrial decor a metal foot and clear glass, a Nordic style a light fabric shade. An original living room luminaire is enough to create the focal point, provided the rest of the room stays sober.

Bright living room paint colour: which shade?

Light shades reflect light and let the luminaire draw its silhouette: a white, a beige or a very light grey. A matt finish diffuses more softly than a satin one. For an industrial style for the living room, a deeper wall brings out a bronze or black foot.

Living room chandelier and living room wall light: how to combine them?

The modern living room chandelier lights the centre, the floor lamp lights a corner: keep consistent intensities to avoid two overly marked zones. A living room wall light takes over when a wall receives nothing, behind the sofa for example. Then a single strong piece is enough: a slightly sculptural contemporary floor lamp, like a living room globe floor lamp, or a transparent glass floor lamp that lets the light through.

Cheap living room floor lamp or a more elaborate piece: how to decide?

Entry-level models favour metal and plastic, while more elaborate pieces combine fabric, glass, iron or wood. The difference comes down to material, finish and dimmer. The warranty is 2 years on most of the selection.

Cheap living room floor lamp: where to save?

A model on a tight budget in painted metal plays the same role as a more elaborate piece: same E27 socket, same metal foot, same fabric shade. The gap shows in the shade fabric, the assemblies and the surface finish. Compare the silhouettes in the full luminaire catalogue before deciding.

Dimmer or not: what impact day to day?

A dimmer changes the use: the same lamp lights reading at maximum and serves as a night light in the evening. That is the case with Solva, with adjustable intensity, in LED. If you read a lot and leave the lamp on, look at the models with a dimmer; otherwise, a classic switch is enough.

At Designix, payment is secure, delivery is tracked, returns are possible and customer service answers assembly questions. You will find all the floor lamps in one place: note the height and base that suit you, then add to the basket the model adapted to your sofa corner.

Which wood or bamboo floor lamp for a living room?

The wood spirit in the living room often comes through woven bamboo, whose weave draws soft shadows on the wall and filters the light of an E27 bulb into a warm halo. The Dyle floor lamp is the clearest example: oval arc in black and natural woven bamboo, adjustable height from 210 to 240 cm, 45 cm diameter base and 60 cm shade. Its stem adjusts, which lets the shade pass above a sofa or a coffee table without blocking the walkway.

For a more graphic arm, the Nodus floor lamp combines woven bamboo with a woven cylindrical shade, at 173 cm high and 40 cm footprint, with an E27 base and a maximum wattage of 40 W. Both models are IP20: dry indoor use only, away from wet rooms. For maintenance, bamboo is dusted dry, without product, so as not to mark the weave.

If you are looking for this family of natural finishes, browse the woven bamboo and natural finish floor lamps: brown and black and natural tones go with a linen sofa or a light wood table, and pair well with a design piece for the living room corner.