INTERIOR INSPIRATION
BY KATE KINGSTON
Kate Kingston , Managing Director of Kingston Shaw , an award winning interior design company with offices on the Wirral , London and Dubai , shares with us the latest trends for creating the perfect home .
LET THERE BE LIGHT ! lounge chair . They typically provide enough light for reading nearby , though not as focused as the light from a reading lamp
Reading Lamp
Lighting in any room is a key component to a successful space , we have already discussed the impact that light can have on your mood and how it can elevate your design of a room but this month I wanted to focus on the unsung hero of lighting , the much maligned Floor Lamp .
Often mistaken for an after thought , a relic of a bygone era or even worse as a nuisance , this piece of essential furniture can create dramatic effect in a room and can even provide sought after layers and structure to a scheme . There are a few different types of floor lamps and different reasons you would choose to use them , shall we shed some light ?
The general setup of a floor lamp is simple : a sturdy base that stands steadily on the floor ; a tall stem extending from the base ; and well , a light that might be direct or diffused . While the bare bones remain the same , floor lamps come in a variety of styles , each with their own unique functional benefits .
Ambient Floor Lamps
The most common type of floor lamps , ambient floor lamps are meant to provide general light to a space . They are topped with a traditional lamp shade , which diffuses the light for semidirect illumination , making them great for a living room corner or next to a comfortable sofa or
Torchiere Lamp
A floor lamp meant for reading provides more direct , focused light than other types of floor lamps . If you are looking for a lamp to brighten up your favourite nook , a desk or a place you do other daily tasks , a reading lamp will usually offer brighter illumination to the space directly below it . For added versatility , look for a reading lamp with a tilting shade , flexible arm or other adjustment capabilities so you can move the light exactly where you need it .
Similar in structure to their traditional shaded counterparts , torchiere floor lamps are distinguished by their upward-pointing shades . The unique direction of this style of shade makes the light more of an accent than ambient or task lighting and can add dimension to corners and walls with its pop of uplighting .
Arc Lamp While standard floor lamps stay pretty stationary where you put them , an arc floor lamp can offer a bit more versatility . Combining a reading lamp and an ambient floor lamp , arc lamps have a stem that extend up and out . When the stem is adjustable , you can move the shade directly over the space to light it more directly , making it ideal for task lighting such as reading on a chair or working at a table . Other arc lamps can duplicate the effect of an overhead light , stretching way up and over a space so they can be used over a living room conversation spaces or even over a dining table . There are so many lovely floor lamps available , which as mentioned above can illuminate your space just ensure that the measurements are correct for the area and the lamp fills your need Have a good month and stay well lit !
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