Indoor lighting is one of the key components of the interior. Playing with light allows a person to set almost any mood in the house.

For example, you can create a romantic atmosphere with the help of various lamps with subdued light. These include sconces, desk lamp and, of course, floor lamps.

Despite their great functionality, some time ago such lamps were forgotten, but right now they are experiencing a rebirth. Too much bright lighting like a shrill noise, annoying and tiring.

And then such a universal thing as a floor lamp comes to the rescue. It creates a soft twilight, which is simply necessary after a busy day.

Calm gentle light will help you relax and relieve fatigue and stress. Where, if not at home, can you restore your spiritual strength? But this can only be done in a pleasant environment with soft soothing light.

Why choose a floor lamp?

Floor lamps have a number of advantages that distinguish them from other lamps.

If ceiling lamps and lamps that are mounted on the walls must be mounted, then floor lamps are deprived of such a need. For many, this is a huge advantage, because for use you just need to choose a suitable place and plug it into a power outlet. And no dancing with a tambourine, a screwdriver or calling a master, with whom you still need to arrange a meeting

Floor lamps are very mobile. They are easy to move from corner to corner and to any other place in the room as you wish.

Floor lamps do not need additional stands. In order to use them, bedside tables, bedside tables and other pieces of furniture are not needed.

Room zoning. This is one of the features of the floor lamp, which is often neglected when pushing the lamp into the corner of the room. Using a floor lamp, it is easy to easily divide the house into several zones, one of which will be a relaxation area.

In this part of the room, you can create an island of relaxation and tranquility. Having placed a floor lamp near an armchair, you can relax and calmly look through a magazine, sit with a tablet and just relax, covered with a warm blanket.

The floor lamp can be decorative element. A floor lamp with a lampshade also performs an important aesthetic function. Thanks to modern trends in design, the floor lamp has now ceased to be associated only with a light source, having turned into a worthy element of room decor.

You may even encounter difficulties in choosing a suitable floor lamp with the existing huge range of models. And if you have an exceptional taste, then on the Internet you can find any model on order.

Not a single light fixture can create an intimate twilight in the house with the same ease as a properly chosen floor lamp does. By the way, in translation from French, a floor lamp literally means “torch”, but to someone it may remind a lantern or a tree decorated with a garland.

Types of floor lamps

Among floor lamps, there are several main types.

• Traditional. This is a floor lamp with a straight stand, the height of which varies from 1 to 2.5 meters.
• On a tripod. This floor lamp has a base with 3 legs.
• Modern. The base of such a floor lamp can be adjusted in length. The leg-stand is not necessarily straight, it can be of any bizarre shape.
• With a table. new trend among floor lamps. On a special stand attached to the base, you can put a tablet or a cup of tea.

The main part of the floor lamp is a lampshade, which literally translates as “light dimming”. It happens that it is made of specific materials - ceramics, cardboard, leather. But still, fabric lampshades or made of plastic and glass are more common.

Lampshades can be:

• Trapezoidal
• spherical
• Non-standard shapes, such as flower-shaped

A floor lamp does not have to consist of a single light source; some models provide several lampshades.

And the last modern novelty are models with rotary lamps. With the help of such a floor lamp, you can highlight the area of ​​​​the room you need. This feature is called spot light.

As we have already said, floor lamps allow us to play with light. To better understand how this works, we can highlight the following types floor lamps:

with directional light. The rays of light in such devices are adjustable and can be directed by the user in one direction or the other. Such models are mainly used to read.

with reflected light. The stream of light is reflected from the ceiling and walls and gives a spectacular uniform illumination premises.

Such lighting is used to make the room where the lamp is installed feel more high ceiling and wider space.

with diffused light. The light in this case gently and muffled streams through the lampshade.

So before choosing a floor lamp, think about two things at once - how it can beat the interior, and also take care of its functionality. After all, a beautiful floor lamp is, of course, good, but much better light both beautiful and practical.

The use of floor lamps in the interior

Before choosing a floor lamp, you need to think through the design and style of the room.

A floor lamp is a fairly massive piece of furniture, and if it does not fit into the overall concept, then it will hurt the eye. Of course, this can be turned to your advantage.

A floor lamp, for example, can be chosen so that it stands out and then it will become the winning element of your home. But in this case, the most important thing is to maintain a sense of proportion.

Trapezoidal floor lamp

Enough traditional look floor lamp, the shape of which resembles a trapezoid. It will look great in calm, classic interiors.

Floor lamp with non-standard leg

If the design of your house is made in high-tech style, then a floor lamp with a curved leg is best suited.

The base of such a floor lamp is often made of metal. The color scheme is predominantly soft colors are black, white or grey.

Also, such floor lamps will perfectly fit into rooms made under the “loft” or completely with a minimalist design.

Please note that the lampshade in such floor lamps is often made in the form of a ball or cylinder made of glass or environmentally friendly plastic.

Solemn crystal floor lamps

If the design of your home is quite extravagant, for example, it is neo-baroque or glamorous, then a lamp of luxurious shapes is required here. In such cases, the floor lamp is a product made of sparkling crystal or high-quality glass.

If fabric is used in the lampshade, then the drapery is usually decorated with rhinestones. The base is usually made in chic style for which chrome-plated steel is used.

Such a floor lamp will give the room an extra gloss. Commonly used colors for these floor lamps are black or various shades of silver.

Classic floor lamp with fringe

Everyone remembers vintage floor lamps with a fabric lampshade. They will perfectly fit into the interior, designed in retro style. The most traditional version of this floor lamp is fringed and has a brass stem.

Also, such floor lamps will be appropriate in interiors in the style of pop art or other vintage style. In such interiors, preference is given to floor lamps decorated with beads or embroidery.

Floor lamp for children's room

In a children's room, a floor lamp should be liked first of all by a child. Therefore, themed floor lamps will look great - a princess lamp with ribbons and bows in pink color or a floor lamp with a lampshade in the form of colorful balls.

Don't forget to have some real fun with your child by choosing a lamp for them.

If you are in doubt about which floor lamp will best fit into your room, you can choose a fairly neutral floor lamp model. Thanks to the soothing colors and standard shape, the floor lamp will fit into almost any room.

Where is the best place in the house to place a floor lamp?

Floor lamps will fit into any corner of the house. Most often, floor lamps are placed when planning a small recreation area.

Such an island of relaxation is complemented by your favorite armchair, in which you can slowly leaf through a magazine and a coffee table. If you are a big fan of books, then it is best to organize a nearby bookshelf so that your favorite literature is at hand.

As usual, floor lamps are placed in the living room. Moreover, this is such a versatile item that in the living room it will be appropriate almost anywhere. The main requirement for him is that he should give the opportunity to move freely.

An interesting design find can be the installation of two identical lamps located symmetrically on both sides of a sofa or other piece of furniture.

If your home has recently had an addition, then the area with an armchair and a floor lamp can become a place for feeding a child. In this case, it is better to move the recreation area to the nursery.

In some families, the kitchen is the main gathering place for the family. In this case, the floor lamp will be an excellent element of the interior, which will give your tea parties an atmosphere of comfort and peace.

A floor lamp is also indispensable in the bedroom. After all, the light from it is not as bright as from table lamps.

When purchasing a floor lamp in the bedroom, it is best to choose a model with an attached table. Then he can simultaneously replace both the bedside table and the lamp.

Photo of floor lamps in the interior

A floor lamp is a type of lamp, which for the most part is used today in interior solutions as an element of decor. The very same fashion for floor lamps reached its peak in the 50-70s of the last century, and the design of this lamp in those days did not differ in anything special. Interestingly, after the 70s, such light sources were almost not produced. domestic producers. The situation has changed dramatically with the newly increased popularity of decorating the interior in various stylistic directions. Today, this lighting equipment is back in fashion and enjoys consistently high popularity.

Modern eminent manufacturers lighting fixtures present floor lamps in various stylistic interpretations, made of natural and innovative materials. Moreover, today it is quite possible to buy floor lamps made according to design projects in a single copy, the only thing is that the cost of such a lamp will be quite high.

Buying a floor lamp in the RoyalSvet online store is available in various stylistic directions, especially since we recommend floor lamps directly from time-tested manufacturers, which guarantees their worthy operational, visual and specifications. In addition, the choice of floor lamps is quite variable in terms of price, which will allow our customers to choose the model that suits their taste and financial preferences. We offer floor lamps in the following styles:

• vanguard,
• floor lamp in wenge style,
• techno,
• wood floor lamp,
• tiffany floor lamp,
• floristics,
• modern floor lamp,
• classic..

Also in the catalog there is a sufficient selection of lamps for a floor lamp at a reasonable price.

How to place an order in the online store "RoyalSvet"?

Buy floor lamps from the catalog of the online store "RoyalSvet" (Moscow) will not be for you special efforts thanks to the fact that we have developed a convenient online service. In addition, we offer to buy a floor lamp or a lamp from the availability, with delivery to any region of the country with the help of transport companies-carriers. Once again, we emphasize that the choice of floor lamps and lamps in our catalog is quite wide and will satisfy the requirements of even the most demanding customers, since all the light sources presented are made of modern quality materials. The price of floor lamps and fixtures in the RoyalSvet store in Moscow is an order of magnitude lower than in most outlets cities, including those of our competitors.

If you wish to order lamps in the RoyalSvet online store with delivery to other cities of the country, then you will need to choose one of the delivery methods presented on the site, as well as payment methods, after which our managers will promptly process the order and contact you for clarification of details.

The soft light of the floor lamp diffused by the lampshade creates a cozy atmosphere in any corner of the room and encourages relaxation, unhurried reading of books and calm communication with household members.

The possibility of zonal lighting of individual areas of the room and a variety of designs have ensured the popularity of floor lamps from the moment of invention to the present day. Types of modern floor lamps in the interior of the living room are presented in the photo of this article.

The design of a traditional floor lamp consists of a high stand and a light source covered with a lampshade. Initial task floor lamp was to create diffused lighting in a darkened room for comfortable rest and relieve stress from tired eyes. Currently, floor lamps are used as a decorative element in the interior of the living room, which attracts attention, or accentuates it on furnishings.

Materials of different structure and density transmit light differently. Fabric, paper, wood, glass, ceramics, metal, plastic - used for the production of lampshades and with the help of the form they control the direction luminous flux. Depending on the task, the floor lamp can emit:

• diffused light that translucent materials transmit;
• directional light from an opaque shade with a matte or mirror finish inner surface concave shape;
• reflected light from walls and ceilings when illuminating these surfaces with a directed stream.

The intensity of lighting is regulated by an electronic dimmer built into the power supply system of the floor lamp, a device for reducing the brightness of light.

Benefits of using in the interior

Traditional floor lamps have been decorating living rooms since their invention. Rest with a book or needlework, sincere conversations and evening tea parties gathered the whole family in a circle of light. IN modern interior the floor lamp performs not only its direct functions, but is also the main figure in the stylish design of the living room.

TO positive qualities floor lamps include:

• zonal lighting of any intensity;
• floor installation without additional devices;
• aesthetic appearance of traditional lampshades;
• original design of modern models;
• the ability to move and rearrange;
• detail of the interior, focusing on the elements of decor and furnishings.

The floor lamp stand is used to direct the light flux and how stylish element decor.

Design features and modern design of floor lamps

The design of the base is as diverse as the shape of the lampshade. Modern materials allow the production of racks for floor lamps of any configuration. The usual height of a floor lamp is 1–1.5 m, but for spacious rooms arcuate or telescopic rods up to 2.5 m long are made.

Adjustable tripods deploy floor lamps at any angle (photo). This design is used in living rooms to move light streams from the recreation area to the walls or ceiling, to create an intimate atmosphere. Flexible stands help direct the light and focus on decor items - original figurines, paintings and photographs. Shelves and tables for books, baskets with needlework, caskets are installed on vertical rods. Stable tripods are used to fix spotlights and reflectors.

The base of the floor lamp is made of a material that suits a certain style of interior:

• Classic design involves the use of brass, bronze, wooden coasters(photo). Gypsum sculptures, stylized vases and columns can support the lampshade. Imitation of silver candlesticks or candelabra would also be appropriate.
• The urban direction gives preference to the principles of minimalism. Racks for LED lamps are chrome-plated and nickel-plated metal rods. These can be sliding tripods, arched or flexible structures.
• Rustic interiors are accentuated by stands made of wood or wrought iron. At the same time, wooden posts are not processed or, on the contrary, they are decorated with carved ornaments, which are varnished. Forging repeats pattern door handles and fireplace accessories.
• Ecostyle tends to natural materials. Supporting base made of unplaned tree trunk, bamboo or interlaced vine Suitable for floor lamp design. A pyramid made of uneven fragments of a shell rock is an original addition to an eco-interior.
• Ethnographic flavor is created by relief stands in the form of wooden or clay figurines, musical instruments and utensils. The copper frame of the base is covered with homespun material or textured leather.
• Bionics is a source of inspiration for which nature has become, does not tolerate corners and straight lines (photo). Smooth metal constructions repeat the curves of the vine, vines, flower stems. glass and polymer materials overflow like moving streams of water.

A high floor lamp in the interior of the living room immediately attracts attention, so the size and shape of the lamp legs are chosen in accordance with the area of ​​​​the room and the height of the ceiling.

Floor lamps in a stylish living room interior

Modern and traditional design floor lamps blend effortlessly into stylish interiors. They have lamps one by one or in pairs, depending on the size, design of the room, the number of furniture and openings. A floor lamp can be the main or auxiliary light source in a room, located in the center or on the periphery.

The height of the lamp stand affects the visual perception of space. Straight rods tending upwards with small shades stretch the surfaces against which they are located. Arched tripods smooth out the right angles of the room and turn the attention to the bright lampshade. Massive squat coasters are suitable for living rooms with low furniture.

The size and shape influence the choice of a floor lamp for a particular room. No less important are the color scheme and texture of the material from which the stand and lampshade are made. Belonging to the style is emphasized by LED, energy-saving or conventional incandescent lamps.

The style of the room determines the design of floor lamps:

• Neo-baroque combines classical forms And modern materials contrasting colors. The elegance and luxury of a stylish living room will be emphasized by a floor lamp on a chrome or silver leg. Brocade, satin, guipure lampshades are decorated with rhinestones, glass beads, and crystal pendants. Candle-shaped lamps that shine through the drapery complete the look. Place a stylish floor lamp with a dark lampshade and sparkling pendants opposite a mirror in a silver frame or near a satin upholstered set.
• In a classic setting with wood paneling, comfortable furniture, paintings in carved frames and stucco on the ceiling, it would be appropriate to look at a floor lamp on a wooden, brass or bronze rack. The cone-shaped lampshades are made of natural fabrics to match the color of the furniture. Noble embroidery, beads and traditional fringe will decorate the monochromatic drapery. In spacious living rooms, paired floor lamps are installed on both sides of a massive sofa.
• Provencal style captivates with its charm and simplicity. A floor lamp on a wooden leg with a wicker basket instead of a lampshade will bring a rustic flavor to the atmosphere of the room. Natural linen with a floral pattern, which is repeated on curtains and tablecloths, will decorate a floor lamp in a recreation area.
• Futuristic shape and modern design chrome floor lamps with LED lamps suitable for a minimalist high-tech style (photo). The long metal legs of the lamps fold and bend in different directions for convenient illumination of distant corners of the room. The laconic forms of the reflectors help direct the light onto a book or work surface.
• The natural style of the living room will be supported by floor lamps made of natural materials. Tree branches, unpainted wood, bamboo stems, homespun textiles are used to design lamps (photo). The color of the lampshade is kept in soft natural shades, in harmony with the decoration of the walls and furniture upholstery.
• National motifs of ethnic style extend to the design of lighting fixtures. A bright palette of Indian ornaments, African color, Japanese minimalism, oriental luxury and Scandinavian restraint leave their mark on the form and appearance floor lamps in a stylish room.

To recreate the atmosphere of another country, one should study the national features of life and culture, use the materials, shapes and colors inherent in the chosen style.

Classic, rustic, ethnic stylish lampshades for floor lamps are easy to do with your own hands.

DIY lampshade

Patience, a standard set of tools, materials for creativity - everything you need to create stylish floor lamp. It is better to take the base ready. The fabric is matched to the color of the furniture upholstery, if it is classic version interior. Contrasting colors will suit modern style. Monochromatic linen will decorate an eco-design floor lamp.

A faded or burnt-out lampshade must be torn open and removed from separate parts patterns. Then cut the fabric and sew the details. The classic lampshade is sheathed with fringe, braid or ribbon. The country-style model can be decorated with buttons, and the Mediterranean version with shells.

Floor lamps are becoming increasingly popular, thanks to a variety of shapes and stylish design. Functionality and aesthetic appeal of floor lamps allows them to be used in modern living room interiors.

Floor lamps in the interior of the living room: 40 photos

Of all the variety of lighting fixtures, floor lamps can no doubt be called the most “homely” and cozy. Soft light, gently pouring from under the lampshade, relaxes and soothes, brings peace and peace of mind to life.

Experiencing a rebirth after some oblivion, floor lamps they gladly settle in every house to give peace to their owners. Let's find out what floor lamps are, how to choose them and where to put them.

Advantages of floor lamps

Everyone knows that a floor lamp is a lamp that stands on the floor and supports the lampshade with a high rod. But not everyone knows that floor lamps in the interior perform several functions at the same time.

First, it is zoning. With the help of a floor lamp, it is easy to delimit a room into zones. It is natural to assume that part of the room where the floor lamp stands is reserved for a recreation area. There they either read, or watch, or simply relax under a warm blanket, leaning back and closing their eyes.

Secondly, help in decorating. A modern floor lamp is not the lamp that our grandmothers put near the chair. When you go to a lighting store, you can simply get lost from the variety of floor lamps with lampshades that manufacturers offer. There is a lamp here for any interior and for any function, but even if you didn’t manage to choose from the store assortment, you can order an exclusive model that will be made and brought to order.

If we compare floor lamps with their "brothers": wall or table lamps, several advantages of floor models should be noted:

1) unlike sconces ( wall lamp), to install a floor lamp, you do not need to make holes in the wall, the main thing is that it be somewhere nearby;

2) unlike table lamp, not needed for floor lamp nightstand or - it is placed directly on the floor;

3) only a floor lamp has the mobility that is not available to other lamps - it can be easily carried and installed anywhere in the room, without worrying about whether there is a table or cabinet nearby.

Modern floor lamps

Types of floor lamps

As we have already found out, the floor lamp consists of a tripod and a lampshade. Classic floor lamps have a straight tripod, the height of which can vary from 1 to 2.5 m. And here modern floor lamps have not only an adjustable leg, but also a tripod shape in the form of an arc or a curved figure of a bizarre shape.

There are also models with a lampshade on a tripod.

Original floor lamp on a tripod

Floor lamps with a table are convenient - in such models you do not need to reach for the bedside table to put a book or put a cup of tea. For convenience, the tabletop is at shoulder level or slightly lower.

Floor lamps with table

Lampshade for a floor lamp can be made of a variety of materials that are selected according to specific style interior. There is not only a classic version of fabric, but also lampshades are made of paper, plastic, glass, ceramics and even metal. In addition, some models may have several shades, they form a brighter upper lighting and a subdued lower light. Models with swivel shades are also popular.

Lampshade for floor lamp

Lampshades can create not only a cozy and relaxing diffused light, but there are also floor lamps with a spot function. The light in such floor lamps is narrowly directed in one direction, for example, up, highlighting the wall, or.

Floor lamps in the interior

When working on the interior design of a room, it is necessary to think over the place where the floor lamp will be located. Let you choose the shape and color later, when the main part of the repair is completed, but the location of the floor lamp should be taken into account in order to stock up in advance with an outlet that will include a floor lamp. The perfect place for a floor lamp, this is the corner of the room, either on one side of or.

Experienced designers use floor lamps not only to zone the room, but also to visually adjust the room. For example, floor lamps up to 1 m high make the room visually taller, they are good to use in low rooms. Also quite popular are whole complexes of lamps of the same colors and shapes, but varying in size. For example, two identical floor lamps can be placed on both sides of the sofa - it turns out stylish and unusual.

And be sure when choosing a floor lamp, you need to take into account the style of the interior in which the room is decorated. Manufacturers of lighting fixtures are trying their best and produce lamps from various materials, different colors and forms. And all this in order to satisfy the wishes of each customer as accurately as possible.

Therefore, in the lighting market you can find not only floor lamps in classical style, but also crystal floor lamps for interiors made in styles and rococo.

the Empire style is the best fit for a forged floor lamp with elements of artistic forging.

We transform a floor lamp with our own hands

In an era of craze for destinations hand made it is impossible to ignore the ways in which floor lamps are decorated. If you are friends with a thread and a needle, have sewing skills and have good taste, then it will not be difficult for you to breathe new life into a battered floor lamp or simply update an already boring lamp. So, let's see how you can decorate a floor lamp?

The easiest way to decorate a floor lamp can be considered an application. A new image, cut out of napkins, wallpaper or a piece of fabric, is applied to an existing lampshade using glue.

Also, with the help of a popular direction in needlework, you can update an old floor lamp. To do this, stock up on napkins and decoupage glue that are suitable in color and style.

For real needlewomen it will be easy to recreate the lamp in oriental style, for this, embroidery with golden threads, beads, beads, as well as decor with fringe and ribbons is used.

If you really want to conveniently place Tiffany floor lamps on both sides of the sofa, but you can’t afford such a pleasure, then try to make them yourself. Of course, such work will require certain skills and craftsmanship, but, you see, with strong desire nothing is impossible!