Floor Lamps

360 products

Frequently Asked Questions

Start by establishing the job you need the lamp to do. If you want ambient light that fills the room, look for a torchiere or uplight that bounces off the ceiling. If you want a reading spot, pick a lamp with an adjustable arm or downward shade that focuses light on the page. Be sure to match the scale of the floor lamp to your furniture so it doesn't feel lost next to a large sectional or oversized next to a smaller accent chair.
Warm bulbs and soft shades do most of the work. Choose bulbs in the 2700K range for a golden glow and skip anything labeled daylight or cool white. Fabric, linen or paper shades diffuse the light and create the layered look that reads as cozy. Place the lamp in a corner or next to a seating area rather than the center of the room and pair it with a table lamp or candle for added depth.
Look for lamps with fabric drum shades, opal glass globes or linen diffusers that soften the light rather than sharpen it. A lamp in the 55 to 62 inch range pairs well with most bedroom furniture and fits next to a chair or dresser without towering over the bed. Warm bulbs under 3000K and dimmable hardware let you dial the light down for evening reading or wind-down time.
Floor lamps help lift light away from the floor and ceiling, which fills the middle of the room and removes the harsh flat feeling that overhead lighting can create. A warm bulb, a diffused shade and placement near seating can give the room a layered glow that draws people in. Two smaller lamps at different heights can also work better than one oversized fixture for warmth.