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Best Arc Floor Lamp
Best Features: - warmer color temperature open shade - 150 wattage incandescent or three-way bulb
Size: 48"W x 11"D x 73.5"H
How a Pro Recommends Using It: "The arc shape can be used in mid-century interiors and otherwise. It's subtle and curved, and combined with a warm lightbulb and the linen drum shade, creates a homey feel." - Adrian Palacios, LS Designer
Featured Review: "Beautiful stylish lamp. A good balance between old-fashioned and modern aesthetic." - Paulie C
Shop Linen Shade Arc >Best Features: - black metal base for on-trend ambiance
Size: 28.5"W x 28.5"D x 64"H
How a Pro Recommends Using It: "Black is back in interiors! The lighting design here creates a statement point, perfect for contrast with white furniture." - Adrian Palacios, LS Designer
Featured Review: "I love this lamp it gives my living room a moody contemporary vibe." - Jonesj
Shop Black Metal >Best Classic Floor Lamp
Best Features: - white lampshade - perfect light source for any home decor
Size: 48"W x 11"D x 73.5"H
How a Pro Recommends Using It: "The brass base and textured linen shade give you the best of both worlds. Sleek metal and soft fabric look great next to a living room couch." - Adrian Palacios, LS Designer
Featured Review: "I purchased the antique brass and it is so beautiful! The marble base is also very thick and heavy."- Trinity M
Shop Linen Shade Arc >Best Features: - Tripod design
Size: 19"W x 19"D x 61.75"H
How a Pro Recommends Using It: "The simplicity of this design brings home unassuming style. It's also available with a slighly different shape of base, for those who want options." - Adrian Palacios, LS Designer
Featured Review: "Easy to assemble - did buy off the floor, so sales people let me keep the light bulb. Good buying experience." - Ruination760
Shop Tripod >Best Modern Floor Lamp
Best Features: - standing lamp perfect for reading nook - step switch for smart homes
Size: 28.5"W x 28.5"D x 64"H
How a Pro Recommends Using It: "The 71" cord length allows you to plug in from anwhere in your room, and the step touch control foot switch (you can turn it off and on by stepping on it!) is a convenience factor designers dream of." - Adrian Palacios, LS Designer
Featured Review: "I love the aesthetic this lamp brings to my home. It is sleek and modern, the light isn’t too bright which I prefer. My favorite lamp so far." - Nancyv123
Shop Black Metal >Best Features: - arched style directs light downward, as an alternative to ceiling lights - focused shade similar to task lighting - marble base
Size: 48"W x 11"D x 73.5"H
How a Pro Recommends Using It: "I recommend getting this one if you like playing around with adjustable heights. You can leveage the adjustability for directing light closer to sitting height for reading, or taller for a broader glow." - Adrian Palacios, LS Designer
Featured Review: "Love the light! Perfect for our living room setup!" - Zach
Shop Antique Brass + Textured Linen Shade >Best Overall Floor Lamp
Best Features: - ambient lighting for mid-century modern home decor styles
Size: 19"W x 19"D x 61.75"H
How a Pro Recommends Using It: "Wood gives an instantly cozier feel for a home, and goes with a more rustic style." - Adrian Palacios, LS Designer
Featured Review: "Perfect size for living area. Enough lighting for living area. LOVE IT!" - SForeman
Shop Ebony Black Wood >Best Features: - metal floor lamp perfect for glam interior design - modern floor lamp
Size: 23"W x 23"D x 64.5"H
How a Pro Recommends Using It: "The Tyler lamp is height-adjustable, with a warm white shade for ambient mood and toned-down bright light. It's size is versatile and balances out other furniture pieces in a small space. For a tripod design, it also comes at a steal, price-wise!" - Adrian Palacios, LS Designer
Featured Review: "This beauty gives off the perfect ambient light and is unique without being overtly loud. Would happily recommend." - Shawnee
Shop Tyler >Best Floor Lamp
Dimmer Lamps With LED Bulbs
What type of floor lamp is best for a living room?
Where do floor lamps look best?
- Living Room: Place one near your sectional sofa or reading chair for additional light and to create a cozy reading nook.
- Home Office: Use a bright, energy-efficient lamp to reduce eye strain and improve productivity.
- Entryways: A floor lamp in the entryway can offer a warm welcome and improve visibility.
- Next to Seating Areas: Positioning a floor lamp next to a sofa provides excellent reading light and adds to the room's decor.
- Dining Room: A stylish floor lamp can add a touch of elegance to your dining area, providing soft lighting that enhances the dining experience.
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