Large Floor Lamps
Why We Love Large Floor Lamps
Soaring high above your tables, chairs, and sofas, with cantilever arms, adjustable heads, and even abstract shapes, large floor lamps stun with both style and structure. They’re the perfect option to provide both bright general lighting and ambient for large spaces. From abstract modern styles to traditional and familiar ones, these lamps combine style and function effortlessly. They work best as a supplemental option for existing ambient lighting, but they can also get the job done alone. Their dramatic size is appreciated in most rooms, and the impressive designs add a stylistic flair to any space they’re in. Although some options offer girth as opposed to height, the sculptural presence and practical purpose of big floor lamps, makes them an at-home favorite for stylish lighting.
Where Large Floor Lamps Work Best
If you’ve looked into the idea behind home lighting, you’ll know that the general rule of thumb is that all rooms have three light sources. In an ideal world, those light sources would be natural light from a window or skylight, bright overhead lighting, and some form of ambient lighting. And ambient lighting is where these giant standing lamps make their name. Placed next to a sofa or chair, where atmospheric light is especially appreciated, they add an interesting structural feature to your decor. But, they work in many other areas as well. Use them in a home office, next to the desk or beside a bed for a reading light. And, because of their grand size, large floor lamps can even be placed alone, in a dark corner. They’re play a big part in creating a layered lighting look and they pack a big style punch.
Favorite Big Floor Lamp Colors & Shapes
Although we love the practicality of large floor lamps, the thing that we find most appealing about them is their unique and dominating structural presence. The hanging floor lamps with cantilever arms create visual drama with the unusual suspension method, and the unique mix of industrial compositions paired with polished products makes for an undeniably engaging fixture. Large orb floor lamps stand out, even in this collection, with their unusual shape. The vast girth and 360-degree shine is ideal for modern ambient lighting. However, if you truly want a big floor lamp that makes a dramatic visual effect, we suggest large arc floor lamps. They occupy both horizontal and vertical space, which allows them to stand alone in large spaces without being overwhelmed. But, thanks to their delicate structure, they also looks very light and airy. Even the most traditional styles stand out with unusual large floor lamp shapes, so regardless of what type of fixture you end up with, you can rest assured that it will make a big difference in the space.
How to Choose the Best Large Floor Lamps
These lamps make finding the perfect piece easy. As their name indicates, all of these large floor lamps are bigger than your average fixture. So, the only thing you’ll need to search out is their width. This is especially important if you are interested in a chic arc floor lamp or a cool, contemporary orb floor lamp. You’ll also want to note the type of lighting that the lamp provides. Most of these pieces were designed to supply general and ambient lighting, so if you’re interested in a bright, direct shine, you may be better off with a different type of fixture.
Other Considerations
In big spaces or large rooms, it’s easy for the lighting to feel small and underwhelming. Opting for bigger pieces in these types of spaces is the best way to ensure that you have enough light, and can create a cohesive decorative scheme. Large table lamps work well on grand desks and big accent tables, where they have plenty of space to shine. And, the penultimate light, a large chandelier, is the perfect piece for creating some visual drama in a big space.
