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Lighting Types - Floor Lamps

Merriam-Webster defines a floor lamp as, a tall lamp that stands on the floor.
Well you certainly can’t argue with that definition, and yet it only scratches the surface. Floor lamps are part of a larger group called portables. Simply put, portable lamps are lights (or lamps) that can be picked up, moved and plugged in anywhere there is an electrical outlet. In addition to floor lamps, both table lamps and torchieres (floor lamps with the light shade opening up) are also considered portable lamps.
When planning lighting for your home, floor lamps can help you in many ways. They are a great source of general illumination and as such can really help light up dark corners and larger rooms. Floor lamps can also act as an under layer of light, creating task lighting right where you need it. Obvious examples of how this works would be floor lamps next to your favorite reading chair or a floor lamp casting light down onto your desk. In fact the Kichler Lamp and Accessory line has a full collection of " At Work " lamps for just this purpose. Of course, one of the great advantages of floor lamps is the flexibility of moving them right where you need them, so the choice is yours.

Floor lamps come in a tremendous variety of styles with beautiful variations in finish, shades and materials. From sleek and modern to simple classic brass to bolder lines and more ornate styles, Kichler has the right floor lamp for your décor. Kichler also offers a fine selection of Tiffany style and Art Glass floor lamps for those who need a little more color in their lives.

The following questions and answers about floor lamps, as well as other important lighting questions, can be found in our guide, " Selecting Lighting For Your Home ."

Q – When would I need portables? A - Desk lamps, Table lamps, Floor lamps, Torchieres. These are known as Portables because they can be picked up and plugged in wherever there is an electrical outlet. All other lighting is direct-wired into your home. Many rooms will need more light in certain areas than a chandelier or other light fixture can provide. That’s where portables are important.

Q – What do portables do besides look pretty? A – Think of the rooms and areas in your home where you need more light for tasks such as homework, reading in a chair or reading in bed. Portables can provide the needed light for those activities.

Q – How far off the floor should a floor lamp or table lamp be? A – The bottom of the lampshade should be approximately 42 inches from the floor’s surface. Desk lamps should be 16 inches above the work surface and 13 inches from the front of a desk. Torchieres, used to light dark corners, can be from 66 to 72 inches from the floor.

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