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What Is the Appropriate Height for a Floor Lamp?

2024-11-23

Floor lamps can not only be used as lighting fixtures, but also are more stylish lighting, so they are loved by many families. Whether it is a bedroom or a living room, it can be placed. It is beautiful and practical, but the height must be appropriate. So what is the height of a floor lamp? This question needs to be answered in combination with different lamp sizes and the characteristics of the room in which it is used.

1. Standard floor lamp height

Generally, the total height of the lamp of a large floor lamp is 1520~1850 mm, the diameter of the lampshade is 400~500 mm, and a 100-watt incandescent bulb is used; while the total height of the lamp of a medium-sized floor lamp is generally 1400~1700 mm, and the diameter of the lampshade is 350~450 mm: the total height of the lamp of a small floor lamp is between 1080~1400 mm or 1380~1520 mm, the diameter of the lamp is 250~450 mm, and a 60-watt, 75-watt, or 100-watt incandescent bulb is used.

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2. Height of floor lamp in living room

As for main lighting: if the floor height is about 3m, it is used for conversation or reading books and newspapers, and a slightly larger chandelier or ceiling lamp can be used; if the floor height is 2m, wall lamps can be used, and invisible spotlights can be set for decoration. You can also place unique wall lamps, display cabinets, etc. at appropriate locations on the wall. In addition, use an independent table lamp or floor lamp at one end of the sofa, and it is advisable to use mid-range luxury chandeliers and downlights. For living rooms above 5m, it is advisable to use mid-range decorative ceiling lamps or no main lamps.

If the living room floor height exceeds 3, and there are many kinds of materials for lamps, let the indirect light scatter throughout the sitting area. For those below 5m, with a variety of other auxiliary lamps, you can choose high-grade lamps. You can choose suitable lamps according to your preferences, which can reduce the light and dark contrast in the hall and help protect eyesight. The choice of lamps should be matched according to the decoration style of your home.

When buying an upward-lit floor lamp, you should consider the height of the ceiling. For example, a floor lamp with a height of 1.70 meters or 1.80 meters, the effect is better when the ceiling height is above 2.40 meters. If the ceiling is too low, the light can only be concentrated in a local area, which will make people feel that the light is too bright and not soft enough. At the same time, when using an upward-lit floor lamp, try to choose a white or light-colored ceiling at home, and the material of the ceiling should have a certain reflective effect.

3. Height of bedroom floor lamp

Bedrooms are generally equipped with floor lamps with good decorative properties. The light source should be soft and warm. The size of the bedroom floor lamp is mainly considered in the following two aspects: First, the size of the bedroom space. Generally speaking, the larger the bedroom area, the larger the size of the floor lamp; second, the shape of the bedroom floor lamp. The height of bedroom floor lamps with different shapes will also vary. It is best to choose a floor lamp with freely adjustable height.

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