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Variety of uses
Floor lamps are as flexible in their uses as in their styles. They can add design
balance to a room; if tall pieces are used in one section of a room, floor lamps can
provide balance on the other side. They can separate one area of a room by creating
their own island of light for reading or relaxing. Used in combination with track,
recessed, and pendant lighting, floor lamps provide a very nice layer of accent
lighting. The most unique feature of floor lamps is their portability. If you want
to redecorate a room’s lights for a party or need extra lighting next to a chair or
a craft table, simply move the floor lamp to where it’s needed and plug it in.
Another great advantage – no installation. Just plug it in and turn it on.
Many floor lamps are sold alone, without shades. This gives you extra design
freedom; match the shade and lamp to your own taste and style.
Also available in floor lamps is the counter balance or swing arm design.
Depending upon your need, this can add flexibility to your lighting.
A word here about bulbs may be helpful. Choose the bulb that best suits your
needs. Among choices are halogen, full spectrum, and incandescent. Halogen and
full spectrum provide good crisp light with excellent color rendition. Incandescent
bulbs, however, are available in 3-way light levels. Whatever bulbs you choose,
make certain it fits your lighting needs.
Floor lamps are practical yet stylish, functional yet flexible. When you consider
additional lighting, start from the floor up.
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