Floor lamps are a stand alone lighting fixture that provide illumination in areas of your home for visibility at night, task lighting or to highlight architectural features of your home. Floor lamps generally consist of a cylindrical base, a pole and a light source at the top, complemented by a lampshade or cover. Floor lamps are mobile and portable, making them convenient for homeowners if they wish to change the lighting setup in their house.

Floor lamps are available for sale online and in retail stores. You can purchase floor lamps online on The Lighting Centre and other stores such as Amazon Australia, Bunnings Warehouse, The Good Guys, Beacon Lighting, Harvey Norman, Ikea, Domayne and Target.

If you wish to purchase a floor lamp, you should measure the space, including the height and scale of the room you wish to place the floor lamp in. In many cases, the purchased floor lamps are too tall for the desired space, so measuring the room and identifying the size of the desired floor lamp to compare sizes is ideal. Further, you should consider what type of lighting you need in the room such as task lighting for working, ambient lighting or accent lighting for decoration. In addition, you should consider the style of your home before purchasing a floor lamp to ensure this lighting fixture seamlessly fits with your home decor. If you identify that your home has modern decor, a geometric lamp is recommended. Whereas, if your house is contemporary, a floor lamp with a biomorphic shape is advisable. Reading the past reviews of the floor lamp you are considering purchasing is recommended as it can help you determine its quality and ability to meet its purpose.

There are many different types of floor lamps that are available for purchase. However, choosing the best floor lamp for your room to maximise space without compromising the aesthetic appeal of your house is essential. Arc floor lamps are lamps with a long, curved arm that extends over furniture and home decor. Torchiere floor lamps have an upward facing light that illuminates the surrounding area with ambient lighting. Task floor lamps are lamps that provide a focused beam of light, ideal for work spaces. Tripod floor lamps are modern designed lamps with a three-legged base. Lastly, multi-head floor lamps have multiple light sources and are generally found in contemporary homes.

Floor lamps usually range from 1.2 to 1.8 metres in height. The height of the floor lamp should complement the room and not take away from the rest of the decor in the room. Choosing the right size of a floor lamp is essential to ensure they accompany the furniture and are functional.

Yes! Most modern floor lamps use LED bulbs as they are energy efficient and have a long lifespan compared to incandescent bulbs. LED floor lamps produce more light and less heat, making them environmentally sustainable and reducing your electricity costs.