Design of modern floor lamps - unusual options

The article will talk about the varieties of table lamps and their advantages. How to make a floor lamp in the interior of a room look organic and fresh, without negatively affecting the visual perception of space. Consider original design solutions and current trends in floor lamp decoration.

Pros of using a floor lamp in the apartment

The wide distribution of floor lamps in home decoration is associated with obvious advantages:

1. Such a lamp is mobile, it does not require additional technical solutions in the apartment. A specially chosen place and the presence of an outlet nearby is enough. At any time, the floor lamp can be rearranged.
2. With its help, a directed stream of light is created to the desired area of ​​​​the room, which reduces eye strain.
3. This accessory will allow you to make room zoning - for example, clearly divide it into a living room and a study.

For reading and other activities, the presence of a lamp is a huge plus

Classification of floor lamps

By construction and design

Based on constructive solutions and design, floor lamps can be divided into the following categories:

1. With fully closed shade. Such a lamp is also called isolated. Its lampshade is closed at the top and bottom: this softens the luminous flux and scatters it in a small area. An insulated lamp is just what you need to create a warm, cozy mood in the living room or bedroom.
2. With open shade. The light of this floor lamp will, of course, be brighter than that of an insulated one, however, it will not dazzle. This option is suitable for any room.
3. Combined. If the lamp shade is open from above or below, a simultaneous combination of diffused and directional light is obtained.
4. office style. The name itself says that such a floor lamp is rarely installed in the house. And it may not fit into every design.
5. Decorative. This is, first of all, an unusual accessory in the interior, and secondly - a source of light. Interesting floor lamps can be made in any form: sculpture, wood, lamppost, etc.

Office lamps, as a rule, are made in a strict high-tech style.

By type of foundation

A standard floor lamp consists of a stable base, a stand (rod) and a light source fixed on top. The height of the stand usually ranges from 1-2 m. Some author's models are equipped with a curved stand, the actual length of which reaches 2.5 m. The light source can be fixed or movable. The presence of a lampshade is optional.

The base of the floor lamp happens:

• straight on one leg;
• tripod;
• curved in the form of a fishing rod;
• bendable, with angle adjustment;
• decorative, different types.

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By number of lamps

Directly on the brightness of the lighting is affected by the number of lamps for which the lamp is designed:

• one;
• two: the lamps under the lampshade can have different sizes and power;
• three or more - the lamps are either hidden together under a lampshade, or located at different heights.

By way of lighting

Diffused light is needed to create a cozy atmosphere.

According to this parameter, there are:

1. Diffused lighting. It is emitted by lamps with a completely closed lampshade. The lampshade with the lamp is fixed, the angle of inclination and position are not adjustable. The material from which the lampshade is made must necessarily transmit light well so that the room is not too twilight.
2. Directional lighting. When you need to focus the flow of light on a certain area, you need a luminaire with an adjustable light source mounting system. Manually, the light is directed at the desired angle. This type of lighting is needed for reading, writing, needlework.
3. reflected light. With this method, the entire room is illuminated. The light source is directed to the wall or ceiling, and its reflected rays illuminate the room.

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According to lampshade material

Of key importance for the quality, strength and method of lighting is the material from which the lampshade is made. Usually this:

• fabrics;
• plastic;
• glass;
• ceramics;
• wood;
• paper;
• metal.

Most often used fabric lampshades.

Fabric lampshades can be additionally decorated with fringe, pendants, and other elements.

The glass lampshade achieves good diffused light.

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How to choose a lamp for an apartment and a room?

Only at first glance, the question of choosing a floor lamp is simple. There are preferences in design, style, a place has already been found where to put the lamp - it's just a matter of buying. However, it is the floor lamp that is one of those objects that form the visual perception of space. In order not to regret an unsuccessful purchase, you need to remember the main rules:

1. The greater the height of the floor lamp stand, the higher the ceiling of the room seems to be.
2. On the contrary, with a low rack, the height of the room seems less than it really is.
3. In a small apartment, the lamp will, among other things, narrow the walls.
4. It is always necessary to consider for what purposes the lamp is bought. It depends on the type of lighting. For needlework, drawing, reading, directional light is better. If you need to create a relaxing soft atmosphere in the room, diffused lighting will do it.
5. For zoning the room, it is worth buying a floor lamp, on which the shades can be manually directed downwards.
6. But if there is enough light in the room, and the floor lamp is planned as an additional device, the one that is directed upwards and uses the light reflected from the ceiling will do.

The more concise the design of the lamp, the less it “presses” on perception.

The compatibility of the floor lamp with the purpose of the room is also important:

1. Floor lamp - a traditional "inhabitant" of the living room. In contrast to the overhead light, it gives local directional lighting to certain areas - for example, on a coffee table.
2. In the bedroom, it is better to install a floor lamp with diffused light next to the bed.It will allow you to create a calming environment in which you want to read a chapter or two before going to sleep.
3. In the hallway floor lamp will play the role of an additional source of light.
4. For a lamp in the kitchen, you should not spare creative design ideas.
5. It is better not to put a floor lamp in the smallest room of the apartment, and if you do, then it is low.

For a room with a small area, it is better to take a floor lamp of the same color scheme as the walls.

Interesting solutions for combining floor lamps with apartment design

Most often, modern floor lamps in classic and minimalist styles are used to decorate a living space.

The classic provides a standard form with the addition of decor on the lampshade, stucco molding or forged fragments on the stand.

The lamp in minimalism often comes without a ceiling, with LED lamps in the console. This is a good choice for a small room. Loft style is also in trend. A sloping ceiling with a window upwards and bare brick walls will be complemented by a floor lamp with a stand in the form of a water pipe. pipes or a spotlight.

Of great importance is the compatibility of the color of the lamp with the overall color scheme of the room:

• white and black - go with everything;
• gray - high-tech, minimalism;
• gold, bronze - perfectly fit into the design in the Empire or Art Nouveau style;
• beige, mint - in harmony with light walls;
• red, green - there must be at least one noticeable object of the same color in the room;
• blue - soothing, such a lamp is appropriate in the bedroom;
• blue, pink - can decorate a nursery or bedroom.

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And now - about interesting and unusual modern variations of floor lamps in the apartment.

The original view of the plafond. Now the trend is unusual solutions in the design of shades.

How amazing the lit lamp will look in the form of a large flower like roses!

And the image of a spotlight on a tripod, a street lamp or a candle - won't this add elegance to the interior?

Unusual lampshade. You can experiment with a lampshade. A lampshade made in the Tiffany style is considered popular. A mosaic of multi-colored glass will color the room in a soft gentle light. Attract attention knitted lampshade in the form of a hat and a model with round lampshades made of straw.

Manufacturability. Some types of floor lamps for the home are equipped with technological additions that significantly expand their capabilities. So, Dimmer allows you to manually adjust the brightness of the glow, the remote control - turn the device on and off remotely. A useful accessory is a battery-powered lamp, or even wireless. You can put it anywhere, and even take it with you to nature.