Choosing Lamps For Living Rooms

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When selecting lighting, there are plenty of choices available. But deciding which type of lamp best meets your requirements is essential for making the right choice.

Once you identify your goals and lighting needs, shopping for lamps becomes a breeze. You can find them at retail stores, online retailers, as well as secondhand shops.

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Standing Lamps

Standing lamps can help you achieve a stunning, layered aesthetic in any room. They come in an array of styles and materials such as woods and metallics.

Lamps can be placed in nooks and small spaces to brighten an area, as well as providing supplementary illumination in larger rooms. Many of these lamps come equipped with adjustable features so you can customize the light according to your individual needs.

Lamps can help create a peaceful atmosphere in your living room or make reading an enjoyable experience. Some floor lamps even offer task lighting for specific tasks, like reading or working on computers.

When selecting a floor lamp, be sure it is proportionate to your space and won’t obstruct seating or artwork. Height and line of sight should also be taken into consideration when making your selection.

Floor Lamps

Floor lamps are an excellent way to bring strong lighting into your living room. They tend to be taller than table lamps and usually feature brighter bulbs. Some have rotary switches – knobs you turn off and on – or foot switches (the kind with a button you step on).

If you enjoy reading in your living room, a floor lamp with an attached reading arm is the ideal solution. These typically extend from the side of the base so you can aim it directly onto your book as you read.

You have a wide choice of styles to match your decor. Some are traditional, while others are more contemporary or sculptural in design.

For a statement piece, Johanson offers this swooping floor lamp. Its organic design evokes plant-like elements while its natural rattan shade adds texture.

Lighting Sconces

Lighting sconces are an attractive, functional addition to a home that can be used in various places and purposes. From emphasizing architectural details to accentuating art pieces, they offer an easy and efficient way to add subtle ambient lighting to your living room.

Wall sconces come in a range of finishes, making it easy to find one that complements your existing color scheme. For instance, vintage-inspired sconces can be painted to look aged or metal sconces made from brass and leather offer an eclectic blend.

Similarly, a sconce with either a clear or frosted bulb is ideal for creating various lighting effects, such as spotlighting an object of art or illuminating the room after sunset.

Wall sconces come in two main varieties: uplighting and downlighting. Uplights direct light towards the ceiling to draw attention upwards, while downlights shine light downwards for a more enclosed feel.

Natural Light

Natural light is an invaluable element of home decor, helping to reduce stress and promote relaxation. Without needing to install windows or invest in expensive furniture pieces, you can get more natural light into your house with a well-placed ceiling light, floor lamp or LED wall sconce – they all add a luminous sheen that will add sparkle and dimension to any living room.

Gain more natural lighting in your home by replacing old incandescent lights with energy-saving LEDs. High-quality LED bulbs can last up to 20 years before needing replacement, giving you plenty of opportunities for investment in replacement options.

The ideal lights can be programmed remotely, enabling you to set them for on/off at any time – day or night. Plus, they come in an array of color combinations and hues so you’ll always have the ideal atmosphere whatever your mood may be. Plus, top-rated LED bulbs boast high energy efficiency ratings with a claimed lifetime of 25,000 hours!