Table lamp for the living room - how to arrange, where to put it

Table lamps for the living room - everything you need to know about them

Living room lighting doesn't end with ceiling lamps. If you want to bring the desired mood to the interior and illuminate specific areas of the room, do not forget about table lamps as well. This is a practical element, which - selected with care and thought - will make the interior acquire an amazing character, and you will enjoy spending time in it. What to look for when choosing table lamp for living room and how to incorporate it into the decor of the room? You can find out all this in our article!

What is the function of the table lamp in the living room?

Turning on the main ceiling lamp in the living room-regardless of the activity currently being performed-is not always comfortable in the long run. Standing lamps - floor and table lamps perform the role of supplemental lighting - both decorative and functional.

To read or watch your favorite TV series, you don't need strong central lighting, spot lighting is enough, and with the soft, warm light coming from a properly oriented fixture, reading is even more enjoyable. In addition, the table lamps allow you to move around the room safely without having to switching on the main lighting.

Above all, however, the table lamp in the living room is a a source of mood light, generator of a cozy, atmospheric atmosphere, which is as important in the interior as the most beautiful furniture or accessories. If you are looking for a table lamp for the living room that will perform just such a function, pay attention to the table lamps with lampshade, about which read more here.

Table lamps for the living room are also a unique and functional interior decoration, which can not only insulate it, but also emphasize its character and style. Therefore, it is important that the lamp you choose to match the chosen style in the interior - both in terms of form and material or color.

Table lamps in the living room also help us in tuning into our biological clock. After sunset, when your body is already getting ready for sleep, you don't need strong lighting with high intensity. Just illuminate your living room with a few table lamps to calm down and, according to your natural rhythm, slow down after a day of activity.

Table lamp in the living room - where to place it and how to arrange it?

Where you place a table lamp in your living room depends on whether it serves a decorative or task function.

First of all, turn off the overhead light, turn on all other light sources in the living room and see if any of the zones, corners, nooks and crannies, remain in darkness. If so, consider illuminating it with a table lamp.

If your living room has a reading area, you can complement it with a table lamp that will also be perfect on the coffee table, providing illumination for the snacks you have prepared for a movie night.

In the event that the table lamp is to serve a purely decorative function in the interior, there are many places and ways to arrange it. Below are some of them:

• place two table lamps on either side of a console or dresser (this solution is perfect if you're decorating your living room in a modern classic style)
• set the lamp (or lamps) on the fireplace
• arrange the lamp on a coffee table or side table
• follow in the footsteps of Scandinavian interiors and put a lamp on the windowsill
• place the lamp on the TV cabinet next to the TV set. This will prevent your eyesight from focusing solely on the heavily lit screen, which could cause a glare effect and, after a long time, considerable discomfort.

How to arrange a table lamp in the living room?

Table lamp in the living room - how to choose the power and color of the bulb?

The comfort of the interior is also affected by such features of light as its power and color. Each of us has individual requirements and needs, but if you want to create an intimate, relaxing atmosphere in the living area, reach for bulbs that give warm light, that is, those with a color temperature of 2700 - 3200 K.

When choosing a table lamp for the living room, you should also think about the intensity of the light, opt for a textile lampshade that softens and diffuses the light, or choose a lamp with a dimmer that will allow you to adjust the intensity of the light to the needs of the moment.

Decorative table lamp for living room - inspiration

You already know the functions of standing lamps in the living room and where you can place them. Time for some inspiration and decorative table lamps for the living room, which will emphasize the character of your interior.

- large table lamps - a large table lamp, such as the lamp in the collection Salvador, will become a unique decoration and a focal point in the interior

- dresser table lamp - table lamps for the living room placed on the dresser is an excellent decorative element of the interior. Pay attention to the diameter of the lampshade and the width of the console or table. If your dresser is relatively narrow, choose a lamp with a small diameter - for example table lamp from the Zoe collection

- table lamp with dimmer for mid-century modern style living room or Brutalist style interior - if you are looking for such decoration for modern interior choose table lamp with apolin collection, with built-in dimmer.

- classic table lamp for living room - if you are decorating your living room in the style of modern classic or french chic, check out our collection rea table lamps or glass table lamps for the living room Sawa available in many models and color versions.

A table lamp for the living room is an excellent way to add variety to the arrangement of this space, add character to the interior, emphasize its style, and above all build a moody atmosphere, conducive to tranquility and relaxation.