Floor lamp or table? Learn how to choose

Decoration

February 12, 2021

Floor lamp or table? Learn how to choose

Floor lamp or table? Learn how to choose

It's always challenging to make the right choice when it comes to lamps. But if you follow these steps, you'll quickly decide between a floor lamp or a table lamp.


With the variety of lamps that exist nowadays, it isn't straightforward to choose the best one. Besides illuminating an area or room, lamps are unique decoration pieces.


That's why it's so important to choose the right one. The one that matches the decoration you have at home. That respects the existing tones and complements your space in the most remarkable way.


If you have already started searching, it's time to accept our help. There are several factors to take into account before choosing a floor lamp or table lamp. Follow our tips to make your decision easier.




Think before you buy


Did you know that lamps are one of the most impulse buying pieces? We know you don't want to be part of that statistic, so think carefully before buying one.


The truth is that there are so many options for sale that it's easy to think that you have found the ideal lamp without even knowing the others that exist. We can't deny it: it's simple to fall in love with these pieces, but don't be in a hurry to buy them.


Take advantage of this time to think, too, about the area you want to light, because this is one of the most critical factors. It's one of the issues that will most (positively) influence your choice.





Where do you need lightning?


If you're thinking about buying a lamp, it's because you need to light a particular space. That's why you must think carefully about that place its dimensions, whether it's (or not) close to a window, whether it has a table or other type of furniture nearby. All these questions are essential and will dictate what kind of lamp you need: a floor or table lamp.





Is there a ceiling lamp in the room?


Placing the right lamp in a room makes the difference in house decoration. So you must have a clear notion of the space that will receive it as well as the elements that exist there.


One of the questions you have to ask is: is there a ceiling lamp in the room that needs more light? This is a pertinent question since you won't choose to place a floor lamp near a ceiling one (which already has enough lightning).


Floor lamps are perfect for spaces that need more light, while table lamps illuminate much smaller areas. For this reason, you must think about the lamp that you have on the ceiling (or not) but, if you do, it's best to choose a table lamp that illuminates the area you need most.





Think about the lamps' usefulness


Both floor lamps and table lamps certainly work as decorative pieces. However, we cannot ignore that their first purpose is to illuminate an area (or room).


Therefore, you must realize what surrounds it before you know where you want to place the lamp. And of course, you must not forget that, in some instances, you can entirely choose to keep them both in the same room.


A floor lamp can illuminate, for example, a sofa. The table lamp, in turn, can be placed at a lower or higher height, on a lower table or a higher piece of furniture but its light focus will naturally be much smaller than that of the standing lamp.





Don't forget the color and intensity of light
One of the most significant factors that influence the color and intensity of light is the lampshade. Even in those lamps that don't have it and instead have a kind of dome protecting the lamp, the color and intensity don't cease to matter.


No matter how big (or small) a room is, the right lighting will make all the difference even if we're talking about a studio apartment.


So don't forget that no matter what color lamp you choose, it can be highly influenced by the lampshade's composition which makes it lighter or darker.


Take your time and make sure you know most of the lamps for sale. It's easy to fall in love with one quickly, eventually buying it. That makes it even more likely that you'll find another one, at some point, that you'll like better.


Always consider your decision. Bear in mind the tips we shared with you before you go shopping. And of course, you can never forget your taste.


You must always think about yourself first. After all, who will live in your own home? So try to combine the help you've found here with the pieces you like best.



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