How to Style a Floor Lamp
Styling a floor lamp well comes down to three things: its job, its position and its company. In this practical guide we explain how to decide whether a lamp is there for reading, ambient light or atmosphere, and how that role determines where it should stand. We cover the right height for a reading lamp beside a sofa or chair, how to place uplighters and arc lamps, and why a lamp looks more considered when it is grouped with a side table and a comfortable seat. You will find advice on scale and proportion in both compact and high ceilinged rooms, choosing a shade that suits the rest of your textiles, hiding or celebrating the cable, and using lamps to balance a room around a sofa, fireplace or window. We also share room by room ideas for living rooms, bedrooms, home offices and dining areas, plus the common mistakes worth avoiding....
