Standing lamps

The lamppost also called standing lamp, originated in ancient Greece and refers to lampades, torches of light carried by nymphs. The indoor and outdoor streetlights were inspired by Greek mythology and take their name from it. Today, when it comes to interior furnishings, we are talking about a lamppost to designate a lamp that is more than 7 cm high. Underneath, we're talking about a table lamp or a lamp to put down.

The standing lamps are easy to integrate into all spaces, even the smallest ones. Wherever they are, they instantly create usability. In addition, orientable-head-to-head lamps are perfect for reading because they can direct light on the pages of a book or magazine. The streetlights are indeed very advantageous and are a major asset for decoration! Here are a few tips for choosing your lighting depending on the type of lighting and the atmosphere you want to give your stay: 

1/ Why choose a standing lamp?

The standing lamps have first of all advantages that other fixtures do not have: in fact, they are functional because they are suitable for autonomy and an independent placement.

The standing lamp is a piece of furniture in its own right: useful, it is a source of light aesthetic, it is also a decorative object. Very easy to install, it sits on the floor and can be moved at will unlike the lamp to be installed which is fixed and depends on a second piece of furniture. Moreover, with its height, it is a lamp whose lighting can be imposing and replaces a main lighting. But, the lamppost is also likely to be used as extra lighting, as a reader in a reading corner for example.

It is also a very practical type of lamp: they are adjustable in height, so it is possible to change the intensity of the light by lowering or enlarging it. Some even have a light intensity dimmer to adjust the lighting according to our activities or the atmosphere we want to create. Finally it is a fixture that exists in a multiplicity of styles, shapes and colors and will be the object of decoration that will bring the design touch to any room. Indeed, the streetlights are high and therefore very visible. So you have to enjoy it and play it in order to dress your stay with an original touch.

2/ How and where to place it?

Depending on the type of lighting you want, the standing lamp can be installed in different parts of the room. If you want to use your lamp for secondary, sifted lighting, for example, positioning a lamppost in the corner of a room is a good idea as it will not replace the main lighting. Secondary corner or dim lighting is useful in the evening, for example when watching television. 

On the other hand, if your desire is to light up a certain space such as the coffee table in a living room or the dining table in a living room, placing your lamp on your feet at the end of the furniture is a better solution. The lighting is not dim, the lamp illuminates and highlights a set. This use of the standing lamp create a warm and friendly atmosphere in a room.

On the other hand, if you want to use the lamppost as the main light, it is best to choose one with high brightness or even several arms in order to obtain a reasonable illumination of the room. You can also multiply the light sources by placing other light fixtures such as lamps on table Like what. Finally, the lamppost can be arranged in any room for various functions. It is therefore possible to diversify the styles for each of your rooms: in the living room, in an office, in a children's room or a master suite, and even in a dining room or kitchen, the standing lamp goes hand-in-hand with each room.

3/ Choose your lamp on your feet

Choosing your lamp on your feet means knowing what style you want to give to your interior, what type of materials you prefer, if you want a classic or atypical type of foot, to know what different types of head exist and above all what is the atmosphere you want to create in a room. To address these questions, we have prepared a list summarizing a number of various streetlight styles associated with characteristics corresponding to each: 

For a Scandinavian style : choosing a Scandinavian-style lamppost is about creating a warm atmosphere in a room. Indeed, it is often a lamp producing a dim light, composed of simple and light-coloured materials, such as wood for the foot of the lamp and fabric for the head. A good Scandinavian-style standing lamp is for example a tripod allowing a good stability of the lamp and a lampshade, classic but timeless! This type of lamppost is ideal for a living room or bedroom in which you want to create a relaxing atmosphere.

For an industrial style : The industrial style is perfect for a loft or a room in which one wants to create an atypical style and a factory atmosphere. Often made of metal, copper or steel, the industrial-style stand lamp is a piece of strong personality that will be noticed by all your guests! Often, industrial-style streetlights do not have lampshades but are instead composed of a globe or a light spot that emphasizes this "workshop" side. To be even more original, choosing an industrial-style lamp with arched foot can finalize the spirit you want to give to your room. This standing lamp is ideal for an atypical living room or office.

For a modern style or design Like the Scandinavian lamppost, the modern one allows for a subdued atmosphere thanks to a simple and classic design. The modern stand lamp can be made of materials such as PVC, plastic or metal with rigid foot and lampshades of the same component or different materials. More original, the lamp on the ground in the form of a light tube is very trendy, comes in many shapes and illuminates in various colors and intensities. This lamp is ideally placed in a modern living room or in a bedroom. As for the design stand lamp, it is often composed of metal or iron and its shape can be arched. It's a trendy piece when placed above a coffee table or dining table! 

For a vintage style : Vintage lamps are inspired by outdoor streetlights, such as the Tiffany stand lamp or a cinema tripod. There are many models that will give a retro look to your interior. In a simple living room or in an office, placing a vintage lamppost will give you a little touch that will put you "out of time". 

Finally, in order to create your own unique style, know that there are today a multitude of ranges of standing lamps with various shapes, colors, patterns, feet and head. So you can choose a standing lamp that looks just like you. For example, choose a lamp with an ethnic-patterned shade in a modern setting, or select bright colors for an art-pop style, orange shades for a bohemian-chic side. Etc.