The Benefits Of Using Floor Lamps

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The right kind of lighting in a room is an important element that helps to set the stage for the use of the room, no matter what it might be. Regardless of the type of activities or tasks that are to be done, the proper lighting design can enhance the space, as well as the functionality. Floor lamps are often a popular choice in lighting because they are easily added to any room, as they are portable and versatile.

With many types of lighting fixtures, such as recessed lights, chandeliers, wall lamps, and sconces, the lighting is permanently in place once the fixture has been installed. Even in the case of track lighting, which is so popular because it is permanent lighting that is still adjustable, there are still limitations. In addition, there is the additional cost and hassle involved in properly installing these modern fixtures, which often requires the expertise of an electrician or at the very least a handy and experienced do-it-yourselfer.

But with floor lamps, they can be moved around a room at will and can augment the light in any part of a room. You can fill up a dark corner of a room with a floor lamp, adding ambiance as well as brightness to the area without the need of any additional furniture, such as would be needed if you used table lamps to improve the lighting in an area.

Many times, people will use both table lamps in conjunction with matching floor lamps to provide complete coverage for a room. The table lamps can provide more focused light for reading and conversation, while the floor lamp fixtures often provide more of the ambient light. There are many manufacturers of light fixtures these days that make sets of lamps that include one or two table lamps and a floor lamp in a coordinating style.

One thing that should be kept first and foremost in mind when choosing to include a floor lamp is safety. There was a time, not all that long ago, when this type of lamp was actually considered to be rather dangerous because they had a tendency to tip over easily. However, during the course of the last ten years or so, the lighting design manufacturers have been successful at improving the designs of these popular types of lamps.

These days, all floor lamps sold in the US must meet the requirements set out the UL for "tip-ability" standards. This UL certification shows that the floor lamp has a base that is heavy enough to minimize the potential for the lamp to fall over accidentally. This in turn reduces the chance of damage to the lamp due to a fall and injury to people nearby, as well as electrical shocks or fires that can result from a hot floor lamp being tipped over.

If you happen to be in the market for floor lamps to improve the lighting in a bedroom, living room or study, then you will discover that there is a wide range of choices and many floor lamp styles available. Regardless of the decor style of the room, there are a variety of floor lamp models that will fit right into the scheme of the room and will make a difference in the home lighting design, making the space feel more welcoming, while also improving the functionality of the space.