Lighting Placement Tag

Where to Place a Small Floor Lamp

Where to Place a Small Floor Lamp

A small floor lamp works best where it can light a specific task or lift a dark corner without taking up valuable floor space. The most useful spots are beside a sofa or armchair, in the corner furthest from the window, next to a bed in place of a bedside lamp, and beside a desk in a compact home office. In this guide we go room by room through the positions that make the most of a petite lamp, explaining how height, shade direction and distance from your seat change the quality of light. We also look at common placement mistakes, such as pushing a lamp flat against a wall or hiding it behind furniture, and how to combine a small floor lamp with table lamps and ceiling lights for a balanced scheme. Whether you live in a studio flat or a family home, these tips will help you put the light exactly where it is needed....

Where to Put Tall Floor Lamps in a Lounge

Where to Put Tall Floor Lamps in a Lounge

Knowing where to put a tall floor lamp makes more difference to a lounge than the lamp itself. Placed well, it lights the sofa for reading, lifts a gloomy corner and makes the room feel larger in the evening. Placed badly, it glares into your eyes, blocks a walkway or leaves the seating in shadow. In this guide we explain the positions that work best in real UK lounges, from behind the end of a sofa to beside an armchair, in an empty corner, next to a window or alongside a bookcase. We cover how ceiling height affects your choice, how to space more than one lamp, how to avoid trailing cables and reflections on the television, and how arc lamps change the rules. Each section is practical, with simple measurements and checks you can use before you buy, plus a short FAQ answering the placement questions people ask most often....