Floor lamps

Count on a source that moves near the sofa, the bed or the desk: floor lamps are chosen first for their height, then for the light they give. Fabric shades, articulated arms, metal arcs or several adjustable heads, each shape answers a different use and stands without drilling a wall.

Which floor lamp should you choose for the living room?

For the living room, aim for a floor lamp that lights a precise area without touching the wall: a fabric or glass shade gives a soft light, an articulated arm is for reading, a metal arc lights widely with a contained footprint. The selection is mostly about modern and contemporary styles, with a lot of metal, then glass and fabric.

Floor lamps: light that moves

A floor lamp moves from one armchair to another depending on the time. It is the format that forgives a changing living room layout: you move it near the coffee table in the evening, near the bookcase in the afternoon. The most common wattages are around 40 W in E27 base, which leaves you free to choose the bulb and its temperature. A living room floor lamp with a cylindrical shade, like the Velisto model in grey and beige linen, stays low and discreet, placed against a partition.

Floor lamp: lighting without drilling

The floor lamp replaces a wall light when you do not want to drill. It stands tall, lights upwards and only needs a socket. In our lighting universe, you will find both thin stems and wide circular bases. If you are looking for a strong silhouette, modern living room lights rely on tubes and circles rather than the classic shade.

How do you choose the height and footprint of a floor lamp?

A floor lamp measures from 123 cm for a compact model like the Trapezia to 250 cm maximum height for the Nokturna. Plan the depth from the start: 51 cm for the Rectara, up to 100 cm for the Cael. Check the height under the shade and the floor space before confirming.

What height of floor lamp for a sofa?

For reading while seated, the shade should come down to shoulder height, around 130 to 160 cm once the base is placed. Higher, the light passes above the book and no longer lights the page. An adjustable model, like the Nokturna floor lamp with articulated arm and cylindrical diffuser, lets you correct the height after installation.

Footprint: what depth should you plan for?

Count the floor footprint, not just the height. The Trivora in wood and metal takes up 75 cm in diameter, the Cael projects 100 cm forward. Leave a clear passage around the base and keep the lamp away from the wall it overhangs. Once the depth is confirmed, you can compare fabric shades on diffusion and washability.

E27 base, integrated LED or several heads: which light for which mood?

The E27 base remains the most common in the collection and lets you change the bulb as you wish. LED models have the source integrated, often in warm white around 2700 to 3500 K. Other bases exist depending on the models, E14, GU10 and G4. Light temperature decides the mood more surely than wattage.

Warm white or cool white: which to choose?

Warm white (2700 to 3500 K) suits the living room, the bedroom and reading corners. Neutral white (3500 to 4500 K) is right for an office. Cool white (4500 to 6500 K) lights strongly and is reserved for work areas, never near a sofa. LED models for the living room are mostly delivered in warm white.

Can you vary the light?

Only some models accept a dimmer, to be checked on the product sheet. The Fumato floor lamp in tiered smoked glass, for example, combines LED, warm light and intensity adjustment. For a softer ambient light, compare the tones of smoked glass, which soften the source without changing the bulb.

Floor lamps for bedroom and office: what differences?

In the bedroom, the floor lamp is used for reading and to create low light; a closed shade avoids glare from the bed. In the office, favour an articulated arm or adjustable heads to place the light on the work surface without reflection on the screen. Warm white remains comfortable in both rooms.

A floor lamp for reading in bed

Place the shade at headboard height and aim it towards the book, never towards the sleeper. A single-head model, in fabric, is enough: the light stays contained. The rounded shapes of all Designix lights offer several stem heights to adjust this precise point.

Lighting an office without glare

On a desk, the source should stay above and slightly in front of the keyboard. The Quinara with five adjustable heads lets you spread the light and turn part of it away from the screen. If the furniture is low, a more compact piece will suit better: see the design pieces for the living room, often adopted in the office for their contained size.

Outdoor floor lamp: which IP rating should you choose?

Indoors, IP20 is enough. For outdoor use or a damp room, a higher rating is needed: IP54 resists water splashes, IP65 resists jets. Always check the IP on the product sheet before installing a floor lamp outside, as well as the stability of the base.

IP20, IP54, IP65: what it changes

IP20 protects against contact and dry dust, nothing more: it is the rating of the vast majority of floor lamps in the collection, intended for indoor use. IP54 withstands fine rain and splashes, IP65 water jets or hose cleaning. outdoor floor lamps gather the models intended for this use.

Can you install a floor lamp outside?

Yes, provided you choose a model whose protection rating and material match the exposure. A sheltered terrace and a windswept terrace do not require the same base. For a sober and resistant look, look at the modern outdoor models rather than taking an indoor lamp outside.

Original lights and floor chandeliers: how do you move away from the classic floor lamp?

A chandelier is fixed to the ceiling, a floor lamp rests on the floor: the two are not installed the same way and do not move the same. To move away from the classic floor lamp, look for the shape before the material: tube, arc, ball or globe change the silhouette much more than a change of tone.

Floor chandelier: what difference with a floor lamp?

The floor chandelier reproduces the effect of a chandelier, several sources diffusing around a vertical axis, but without drilling the ceiling. It is the solution for rooms where ceiling height or renting prevents fixing. Original lights cover these multi-head silhouettes.

Shapes and materials that change a living room

Tube and round shapes dominate the collection, the ball and globe remain rarer and more assertive. On the material side, copper warms a grey interior, while a blue tone brings a frank colour. For a more dressed room, luxury lights play with glass and golden finishes, like the Aciera arc in steel and linen.

How do you connect several lamps to a single electrical supply?

Group the lights on a power strip or a socket rail, then add up the wattages indicated on each product sheet. Do not exceed what the circuit supports. For a fixed or recessed addition, have the connection validated by an electrician rather than stacking power strips.

Several lights on one socket: what to check

Add up the real wattages, not just the bulb wattages: a 10 W LED model does not weigh the same as an E27 base fitted with a 40 W bulb. Also count the other devices already plugged into the same circuit. If you complete with fixed points, compare pendant lights and recessed lights, which require a dedicated connection.

When to call an electrician

As soon as you need to run a line, recess a cable or remove a visible socket, the work is a professional's job. A floor lamp on a wall socket remains in the realm of simple plugging in. For a dining room, a remote point can complete a modern dining room without touching the existing setup.

Where to see, buy and maintain a floor lamp?

Designix sells online with secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and customer service. Before ordering, note the height, base, material and protection rating on the sheet, then check that these values fit in your room. Maintenance is limited to dusting the shade and tightening the screws from time to time.

Lighting store in Lyon: what to check before travelling

First note the dimensions and base of the models that interest you, then compare on site the real colour of the light and the weight of the base. A lighting store in Lyon shows the tone and scale, which a photo renders poorly. A lighting catalogue consulted before the visit saves time.

Lighting clearance Lyon: how to spot a good model

In a lighting clearance in Lyon, check the presence of the instructions, the condition of the shade and the compatibility of the base: an E27 model can be repaired with a bulb, an integrated LED cannot. Also check the IP if the lamp is to go outside. For small rooms, compare with bathroom lights, whose compact formats avoid bad surprises in terms of footprint.

One last point of choice: at equal height, prefer a stable base and an adjustable shade, like the Tribera floor lamp with wooden tripod base. Add it to the cart and check one last time the height under your ceiling: it is the only criterion you cannot fix later. Secure payment, tracked delivery, returns and Designix customer service accompany you until receipt.

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