FLOOR LAMPS

Floor lamps

Floor lamps are the perfect solution to illuminate any type of environment. They allow you to add a light point where you prefer, create an atmosphere that fits the context, or simply enhance the joy of certain corners of your home. This type of lamp is extremely versatile and has always been the subject of designers' experiments: the construction of the available models allows for the choice of classic, more contemporary products and impact lamps with an eccentric style. The object of stylistic and formal experiments, it is possible to choose between classic vertical floor lamps or designer floor lamps with less conventional and more sophisticated shapes, also according to individual needs. In fact, the floor lamp decorates and beautifies the room, even when it is turned off. It is this ability to combine aesthetics and functionality that makes floor lamps an element of equipment in every respect. Over the years, experimentation has not stopped at simple aesthetics: technology has had a clear impact on the metamorphosis and evolution of floor lamps, which today are one of the most customizable pieces of equipment.

Floor lamps: icons and new trends

< p> Floor lamps are products that have been constantly reinterpreted over time, combining iconic items with innovative elements. Models with a modern design are characterized by thread-like, chrome structures and minimalist lines that perfectly fit into the contemporary context. Classic floor lamps, consisting of a base, a cap and a lampshade, most often made of fabric, find their place in corners that require simple lighting. This type of lamp is suitable not only for home interiors, but also for hotel lobbies and waiting rooms. In contracted environments, height-adjustable floor lamps can be useful, allowing you to adjust the height of the light source to the internal height of the rooms you want to illuminate. If you need to illuminate a specific part of the living room, perhaps equipped with sofas and armchairs, an arc lamp with a characteristic arched core that allows you to diffuse the light in a place other than the base may be the perfect solution. The latter is invisible because it is located under or to the side of the sofa, and the design of the lamp extends towards the point you want to illuminate. Finally, tripod lamps are lighting systems with a strong aesthetic impact that are difficult to overcome with fashion. Their base strongly resembles the pedestals of professional cameras or camcorders, but is topped with a projector, which is often adjustable. But there are floor lamps made in many shapes, finishes, materials and colors. The use of floor lamps brings a number of advantages in the environments in which they are used: being immediately visible, they can easily give their own style to the surroundings, even if thanks to their shape they take up minimal space and give the possibility to be used even in small environments, not just in large areas; they can be moved depending on the needs, thanks to which they are a symbol of functionality and versatility, and thus, depending on the selected type of light, they can create a unique atmosphere, warm and friendly environment, changing the essence of the rooms in which they host them.

Lighting effects with floor lamps with direct and indirect light

This type of lighting can be found in all floor lamps with direct illumination, among the different models available the choice usually falls on floor lamps for reading: ideal for creating a relaxing corner in the living room or bedroom are often also adjustable floor lamps used to direct the light. light flow and make reading more comfortable. Among them, floor lamps with a flexible arm are also perfect for a desk or desk thanks to their maximum adjustment, and they are also perfect as floor lamps for the office. Indirect light floor lamps, on the other hand, also called projector lamps, are useful for general lighting of a given environment as needed. In fact, by illuminating large areas of the ceiling, this solution makes it possible to fix rooms with a small amount of light with reflected and soft light. Light ceilings allow much of this light to be reflected, unlike dark ceilings. However, this type of lamp is not suitable for reading. The most complete solution, however, is a floor lamp with direct and indirect light, which simultaneously illuminates the room by reflecting its light source on the ceiling surface and directs the adjustable element where it deems it necessary, perhaps towards the reading station next to it.

Light sources for floor lamps

As with all other light sources, floor lamps use incandescent lamps which can be enclosed in 4 main types. There is a different energy consumption and duration for each of them. Only a few years ago, incandescent floor lamps were the most popular. Until now, they are rarely used due to the high energy consumption. Halogen fittings remain an alternative to the former, due to the similar shape of the bulb, but with higher light quality and lower consumption. Halogen lamps are very cold-resistant, making them suitable for outdoor use, and guarantee a lifetime of 1,000 to 5,000 hours. Low wattage fluorescent or floor lamps can provide an average lifetime of 6,000 to 12,000 hours and offer significantly lower consumption than incandescent lamps: up to 5 times lower. These, however, are not immediately illuminated. Finally, LED floor lamps can be described as the best choice as they have very low energy consumption and a much longer life than other options: they can reach 30,000 hours of life with instant ignition and great resistance to both heat and cold, making them ideal for for both indoor and outdoor use.

Alternative technologies for floor lamps

Technological aspects are also important for floor lamps. With some innovations and optional extras, creating the right atmosphere is easier. To find the right light intensity, floor lamps with dimmers are perfect: your living room will always have the perfect light; Whether you want to hang out with friends, watch TV or just relax, just adjust the lamp and you will get the most suitable light output using the same lamp. The lighting control is controlled by a rheostat capable of managing the input power and voltage. Dimmers can be both mechanical and electronic, and are also a useful tool for saving energy by being able to choose the required power at any time. RGB floor lamp technology is the foundation of this functionality in the world of LED technology. LEDs are light emitting diodes. Traditional LEDs emit only one type of light, usually white. RGB lamps use three types of LEDs: red, green and blue. Hence the RGB abbreviation: Red, Green and Blue. Bulbs using this technology are able to reproduce a wide spectrum of colors using three colored LEDs, mixing them with different intensities, thus obtaining different color intensities. For fuller use, lamps with RGBW technology are also available, which add white LEDs, hence the letter W of White. These systems have many uses on a daily basis: in addition to giving a different style to the surroundings according to different themes or times of the day, RGB LEDs reduce eye strain. If we talk about technology, wireless floor lamps should certainly not be missing in the world of lamp equipment. Thanks to the integrated rechargeable battery, these lamps can be placed even in places where there is no direct access to electricity, and allow these lamps to be easily moved from one environment to another, from rooms to outdoors, combining design and smart concepts into one product. The battery can be recharged when needed, ensuring the autonomy of these lamps up to 6 hours of continuous operation, having a wide beam suitable for illuminating any type of environment. Some of these solutions also include the presence of solar cells, which make it possible to self-charge the battery using sustainable solar energy.

Styles and materials for floor lamps

A floor lamp can be a complementary element in the furnishing of a room or can become a hero who will influence everything around him with his style. Regardless of the shape, style and materials chosen, the floor lamp is able to create separate corners and spaces thanks to the use of light. From classic floor lamps to modern floor lamps, they are true design icons. The material dominant in the realization of these products certainly sees floor lamps in metal as the great heroes, preferred for their durability and versatility: among them floor lamps in steel, aluminum or the more traditional wrought iron and brass. Among the modern styles, Scandinavian-style floor lamps should not be ignored: this style, the hero of many recent designs, seems to fit into the timeless styles that will accompany the furniture choices for a long time. Certainly, wooden floor lamps are a symbol of this stylistic trend and are now a must-have warm and friendly element. However, for enthusiasts of a more eclectic and ethnic style, a floor lamp with a rattan or bamboo shade will be a better choice. For those who prefer a classic style, Murano glass floor lamps can suit the style of the environment in which they are to be furnished, thanks to the play of colors and the reflections through the glass, you can make your living room or reading corner unique. Swarovski® crystals floor lamps, on the other hand, will certainly give a fairy-tale character even in a princely restaurant, perhaps in combination with golden bases. All these possibilities of original styles and lines, combined with more or less classic materials and innovative technologies, will characterize your space to the maximum.