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These floor standing lamps even look good with the lights off.
Floor lamps are great for both ambient lighting and making a design statement in the home. Whether you're looking for a modern, Scandinavian, rustic, antique or industrial style, a floor standing lamp can be the perfect finishing touch to your living space.
'The right floor lamp can complement and accentuate your design scheme,' says Jo Plant, head of design at Pooky. 'Floor lamps come in all shapes, sizes, materials and colours, from wood, brass and metallic bases, to silk, parchment, cotton, jute and ikat lampshades.'
If you need a floor lamp for task lighting, choose one with a flexible head, enabling you to adjust it in any direction – ideal for reading as you can direct the light onto your book. If you want a floor lamp for ambient lighting, uplighters – great for room-wide lighting – or the more traditional fabric shade floor lamps, will do the trick.
Jo says: 'A sleek, streamlined metallic number will fit beautifully in a contemporary space, while a more traditional setting might suit a more classic frame – such as an elegant, upright pillar floor lamp in wood or brass, paired with a tapered material shade, which will look the part and spread the light nicely around the space.'
When it comes to floor-standing lamps, a popular design is the arc floor lamp, which thanks to its curve, is ideal over a sofa or armchair. Hollywood-inspired tripod floor lamps always make a charming addition, while copper floor lamps are equally popular for those who love metallic accents. Aesthetically pleasing modern floor lamps work great in a contemporary home.
'When choosing floor lamps for your space, you should take into account the scale and dimensions of the room, as well as your existing decor, furnishings and overall design theme,' advises Jo.
'It’s important to consider the height of the room and the size of your existing furniture. For example, a tripod or oversized floor lamp can look fantastic in the right surroundings, but could make a smaller room with a low ceiling feel more enclosed.'
This quirky floor lamp is a modern twist on traditional style. Hand-turned bobbin detailing and a fresh blue shade give it a playful look.
Bring texture to your home with this gorgeous rattan floor lamp. It features a modern matt grey base and is paired with a stunning woven shade.
This lamp makes a beautiful focal point in any room. Sleek satin brass and five clear glass bulbs give it a distinctive look.
Developed in collaboration with houseof, this eye-catching lamp from Swoon Editions is sure to catch a compliment or two. With a stunning oversized head and tripod base, this is a brilliant statement piece for any home.
This striking polished nickel floor lamp is quite the show-stopper. It features two Scandi-inspired ridged glass pendants on elegant, curved arms, set at different heights.
Topped with a traditional drum lampshade in a blue and green striped pattern, this standing floor lamp features an elegant tiered gold metal base. It's just the thing for adding some classic charm to your home.
With three tapered legs and a contemporary wooden silhouette, this is one eye-catching floor lamp. The slated lampshade results in beautiful shadows.
Designed with unique wire framed shades, this black floor lamp will be a contemporary and stylish addition to your home.
Big on copper accents? Then you'll love Habitat's slender copper floor lamp. It's perfect for a reading corner and features a helpful in-line floor switch. Plus, it's the cheapest on our list for less than £40. Bargain.
Featuring not one, not two, but three adjustment points, you can angle this floor lamp to just the way you like it. Aim it high, or lower it to brighten up activities like reading a good book.
With a clean round base and stylish matt black finish, this metal floor lamp works perfectly in modern interiors, from Scandi to industrial.
Pour light into your living space with this floor lamp from Dunelm. It features a durable and stylish wooden base and is finished in vibrant ochre.
This sleek, minimalist arched floor lamp features a non-replaceable integrated LED that offers a bright light. With an adjustable head, you can adjust the light where needed. And at £80, it's a John Lewis best seller!
Inspired by Scandinavian design, this striking exposed bulb lamp is the perfect touch of minimalist design. The Edison-style lightbulb gives it an extra modern look.
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