How Tall Should Arc Floor Lamps Be in a Living Room?
Most arc floor lamps for a living room stand between 180cm and 220cm at the top of the curve, but the figure that really matters is where the shade ends up. In this practical guide we explain the three measurements to check before you choose: overall height, reach and shade drop. We walk through a simple way to measure your own living room with a tape measure, including ceiling height, sofa depth and the spot where you want the light to fall. You will find advice on how ceiling heights vary across UK homes, how high the shade should sit over a sofa, a corner sofa, a coffee table or a reading chair, and how much clearance to leave beneath the ceiling. We also cover base weight and stability, protecting floors, planning cable routes, matching scale to the size of the room, the most common mistakes people make, and an easy way to mock up the lamp before you commit....
