Modern Farmhouse Floor Lamps: Key Design Features to Look For

A modern farmhouse floor lamp should feel honest, warm and well made. The key features to look for are natural materials such as turned oak, matt black or aged metal and soft glazed ceramic, simple and sturdy forms with weighted bases, and fabric shades in linen or cotton in warm neutrals like oatmeal, flax and stone. Add a warm bulb and a few considered details, such as a fabric covered cable or a turn switch, and the lamp will sit comfortably among timber furniture, exposed beams and limewashed walls. In this guide we explain what modern farmhouse means in British homes, from cottages to barn conversions, and walk through the five design features that separate a thoughtful lamp from a generic one. We also suggest where to place a farmhouse floor lamp in the living room, kitchen and bedroom, how to keep the balance between rustic and modern, and how to choose wood tones that complement your existing furniture....