Light up your life – and living space
ROOMS: USE BOLD DESIGNS TO COMPLEMENT YOUR DECOR
Whether you call them standing lamps, standard lamps or floor lamps, decorative lights are big news at the moment.
In addition to providing general lighting and task lighting for reading, floor lamps add a strong graphic element to a room and can be used as focal points and practical sculptures depending on the design you choose. If your sofa and chairs are all more or less the same height, bringing in a standing lamp breaks the horizontal lines, making the room look more interesting.
You can also shake things up by placing a modern design in a traditional room or a vintage lamp in a contemporary interior.
Overscaling can be very effective in a small space. In this apartment a tall, adjustable floor lamp draws the eye upwards creating the illusion of space and takes up very little space in the corner.
A large arching lamp adds a dramatic touch to this TV room. It gives the same light as a ceiling fixture and can be used for reading as well. Décor by Taylor’d Interiors
This brass standing lamp breaks the height of the surrounding furniture and makes an interesting contrast to the classic furniture. Décor by Studio Dylan Thomaz.
The bold design of this tripod lamp complements the strong shapes of the armchairs and scale of the artwork. Décor by Robin Widdop Interiors.
Meyer von Wielligh's Leaf lamp makes a sculptural statement in this contemporary beach house. Décor by Robin Widdop Interiors.