Floor lamps offer various placement options to enhance the lighting and ambiance of your living room. Here are some popular choices:
Behind the couch - Positioning a floor lamp behind the couch is a common and effective choice. It adds depth to the space and provides excellent reading light over your shoulder, especially if the couch is away from the wall.
In a corner - Brightening dark corners with a floor lamp not only adds illumination but also creates a beautiful effect by bouncing light off two walls simultaneously. The Philips Hue Signe floor lamp can even cast soft, colorful light into the corners, adding a unique wall-washing effect.
Next to a desk - For those with a desk in their living room for work or reading, placing a floor lamp directly next to the desk is essential to provide brighter task lighting. An adjustable floor lamp head enables you to direct the light downwards onto the surface, optimizing your workspace.
Behind or beside your TV - Though unconventional, placing a floor lamp next to or behind your TV can be beneficial. It reduces glare and eye strain, and casting a soft light in this area creates contrast, particularly in a dark room when other light sources are off.
In the middle of the room - Larger living rooms that allow furniture and accessories to be placed away from the walls present the opportunity to position a floor lamp beside or behind the couch in the middle of the room. Consider adding a floor power outlet to avoid tripping over extension cords. Alternatively, a cordless table lamp like the Hue Go can be an ideal solution.
By strategically placing floor lamps, you can optimize the lighting in your living room to suit your needs and create a comfortable and inviting atmosphere.