Design of modern floor lamps - unusual options

The article will tell 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 the original design solutions and current trends in floor lamp decoration.

The advantages of using a floor lamp in the apartment

The widespread distribution of floor floor lamps in the design of the house is due to the obvious advantages:

1. Such a lamp is mobile, it does not require additional technical solutions in the apartment. A specially selected place and the presence of a socket nearby - this is enough. At any time the floor lamp can be moved.
2. With its help, it creates a directional flow of light to the desired part of the room, which reduces the burden on the eyes.
3. This accessory will make it possible to zoning the room - 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

On the basis of design and design floor lamps can be divided into the following categories:

1. With a fully enclosed lampshade. This lamp is also called insulated. Its lampshade is closed at the top and bottom: this softens the light flux and disperses it in a small area. Isolated lamp - that's what you need to create a warm and cozy mood in the living room or bedroom.
2. With open lampshade. The light of this floor lamp will, of course, brighter than the isolated one, nevertheless it will not glare. This option is suitable for any room.
3. Combination. If the lamp shade is open at the top or bottom, you get a simultaneous combination of diffused and directional light.
4. Office style. The very name says that such a floor lamp is rarely installed in the house. And not every design can fit it.
5. Decorative. This is, first of all, an unusual accessory in the interior, and already in the second - a source of light. Interesting floor lamps can be made in any form: sculpture, wood, lamppost, etc.

Office lights are usually made in a strict hi-tech style.

According to the type of base

Standard floor lamp consists of a stable base, a stand (rod) and a light source fixed at the top. The height of the stand usually varies in the range 1-2 meters. Some author's models are equipped with a curved stand, the actual length of which is up to 2.5 m. The light source can be either fixed or movable. The presence of a lampshade is not obligatory.

The floor lamp base may be:

• Straight on one leg;
• tripod;
• Curved in the form of a fishing rod;
• bendable, with adjustable angle;
• Decorative, different kinds.

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According to the number of lamps

Directly on the brightness of the lighting affects the number of lamps, for which the lamp is designed:

• one;
• two: The lamps under the lampshade can have different sizes and wattages;
• three or more: the lamps are either hidden together under the lampshade or at different heights.

According to the method of illumination

Diffused light is needed to create a cozy atmosphere.

According to this parameter are distinguished:

1. Scattered lighting. It is emitted by lamps with a completely closed lampshade. The lampshade with the lamp is fixed, the angle and position are not adjustable. The material from which the lampshade is made, be sure to transmit light well, so that the room is not too twilight.
2. Directed light. When you need to focus a stream of light on a particular area, you will need a lamp with an adjustable system for fixing the light source. Manually direct the light at the desired angle. This type of lighting is needed for reading, writing, crafts.
3. Indirect light. With the help of 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 the material of the lampshade.

Key to the quality, strength and method of illumination is the material from which the lampshade is made. Usually it is:

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

Most often fabric lampshades are used.

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

Through a glass lampshade a good diffused light is achieved.

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How to choose a lamp for the apartment and room?

Only at first glance, the question of choosing a floor lamp is simple. There are preferences in design, style, already found a place to put the lamp - it is only a matter of buying. But a floor lamp is one of those items that form the visual perception of space. In order not to regret an unsuccessful purchase, it is necessary to remember the main rules:

1. The greater the height of the floor lamp stand, the higher the ceiling of the room seems.
2. On the contrary, with a low stand the height of the room seems less than it actually is.
3. In a small apartment, the lamp will, in addition to everything else, narrow the walls.
4. It is always necessary to take into account for what purposes the fixture is purchased. The type of lighting depends on this. For needlework, drawing, reading, directional light is better. If the room needs to create a relaxing soft atmosphere, scattered lighting will do it.
5. For zoning the room it is worth buying a floor lamp, on which the plafonds can be manually directed downwards.
6. But if there is enough light in the room, and a 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 the perception.

It is also important to combine the floor lamp with the purpose of the room:

1. The floor lamp is a traditional "inhabitant" of the living room. In contrast to the overhead light, it gives local directed light to certain areas - for example on the coffee table.
2. In the bedroom it is better to install a floor lamp with diffused light next to the bed. It will create a soothing atmosphere in which you want to read a chapter or two at bedtime.
3. In the hallway floor lamp will serve as an additional source of light.
4. For a lamp in the kitchen, you should not spare creative design ideas.
5. In the smallest room of the apartment floor lamp is better not to put, and if you put, it is low.

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

Interesting solutions for combining floor lamps with apartment design

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

Classic provides a standard form with the addition of decor on the lampshade, stucco or wrought iron fragments on the stand.

The minimalist fixture often comes without a plafond, with LED lamps in the console. This is a good choice for a small room. The loft style is also on trend. Beveled ceiling with an upstairs window and bare brick walls will complement a floor lamp with a stand in the form of a water pipe 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 - will go with everything;
• gray - high-tech, minimalism;
• Gold, bronze - perfectly fits into empire or modern style design;
• beige, mint - harmonize with light walls;
• red, green - there should be at least one prominent object of the same color in the room;
• blue - soothing, such fixture is appropriate in the bedroom;
• blue, pink - can decorate the nursery or bedroom.

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

The original look of the plafond. Now in the trend for unusual solutions in the design of the lamps.

How amazing will look lit lamp in the shape of a large flower. - Like a rose, for example!

And the image of a projector on a tripod, a street lamp, or a candle - would not it give the interior grace?

An unusual lampshade. You can also experiment with the lampshade. Popular is considered a lampshade, made in the style of "tiffany". A mosaic of multicolored glasses will color the room in a soft gentle light. Highlights include knitted lampshade and models with round lampshades made of straw.

Technologicality. Some types of floor lamps for the house are equipped with technological additions that noticeably expand their capabilities. Thus, dimmer allows you to manually adjust the brightness of the light, the remote - to turn the device on and off remotely. A useful accessory is a battery-operated light, or even wireless. You can put it anywhere, and even take it with you on the nature.