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Before you rush out to buy a wood floor lamp that you think will be perfect for that empty corner of your living room, ask yourself a few questions about lighting. Lamps are a very important piece of furniture. A wood floor lamp may be just right for the appearance of your home. However, it is also important to consider how the perfect lamp will give light to your room.
You may want to determine just how much space you have, even though the lamp is going to take up limited floor space. If you give some thought to how the lamp will project light, your purchase will be both functional and beautiful. Two items to consider when looking at a wood floor lamp is the type of wood and the shape of the shade. The wood should be as close as possible to the color and tone of other wood items in the room, or, if you are looking for contrast, the wood should not be so bright or so dark as to stick out. After you have chosen the type of wood, whether it be the honey color of oak, a rich mahogany or dark walnut, you should give some thought to the shape and design of the base and shade. A wood floor lamp from quality manufacturers comes in a range of styles, so many that in fact, it is possible there is one type of base and shade that will perfectly match for you. Many times, the more traditional wood floor lamp often has a beautiful pedestal of turned hardwood. The shade is generally off-white or even gold, which softens the light for a comfortable living room or den. Beautiful, one-of-a-kind floor lamps are also available from several shops around the country that can make a lamp to your specifications. All of them choose the best hardwoods, hand-turning the wood to create contemporary or traditional designs. You may even want to consider a completely different kind of floor lamp, one that has three or four wood pieces and a tube-like shade. This type of lamp creates a column of light yet still offers the soft feel of natural wood. Prices for a wood floor lamp range as widely as the variety of styles. You can purchase an excellent and beautiful lamp from a commercial manufacturer and pay just over $100 to start. Prices rise as you choose heavier pedestals, or perhaps elaborate designs. For example, a natural wood base that is heavier than the simple post-like pedestal will cost in the range of $350 -$500, with a natural cotton shade. The bottom line is that if you choose carefully, your new wood floor lamp will add the right feel to your room. |
Lamps and Shades