How Tall Should Tripod Floor Lamps Be in a Home Office?

For most home offices, a tripod floor lamp should stand roughly 140cm to 160cm tall, so the lower rim of the shade sits at or just above your eye level when you are seated at the desk. At that height the lamp lights your workspace without the bulb shining into your eyes, which helps you stay comfortable through a long working day. Taller tripods suit period rooms with high ceilings, while shorter designs work beside a lounge chair or beneath the slope of a loft conversion. In this guide we show you a simple way to measure the right height for your own chair and desk, explain how UK ceiling heights change the picture, and look at the often overlooked leg spread that decides whether a tripod fits a small box room. We also cover where to position the lamp relative to your screen and video calls, which shades and bulbs suit work, and a quick reference for different setups....