9 Best Floor Lamps to Enhance Your Space

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The first thought that comes to mind when designing a space from scratch is often the furniture, accent pieces, rugs, and maybe even the wall color. But the lighting you have is just as much of an important design element. Not only does it brighten the room, but naturally diffused light creates ambiance and can completely transform the look of your home. Without good lighting, all those interior decor details you put hard work into gets lost. That's why designers say investing in the right floor lamp should be top of mind as well.

“I personally love a floor lamp as opposed to overhead lighting because it gives a softer and more intimate glow," says Jenni Kayne, designer and founder of Jenni Kayne Home. "When it comes to sourcing, I always gravitate towards vintage. It’s so fun to shop for and it’s an easy way to add some dimension and interest to your space without it overtaking the room.”

Charlie Dumais, lighting designer and founder of Dumais Made, also notes that "there are various sources of light that provide different functions," and a floor lamp, in particular, provides ambient lighting. "Their purpose is to light the breadth of a space rather than a single area, becoming beacons within a room. They light 360 degrees through a soft shade for an even glow throughout," says Dumais, adding: "It’s also important to understand vantage points. When we design our floor lamps, we take special care to ensure that they can be viewed from all angles."

Because the world of lighting is pretty vast, we did the research, along with help from Kayne and Dumais, to share the best floor lamps for every room in your home. Shop our top picks below.

Georgann Floor Lamp

Kayne is a fan of the Georgann by Mitzi in collaboration with interior designer Zoe Feldman. A modern take on the traditional floor lamp, this brass number features clean lines and tapered shades and is finished with a forest green color for an added pop of color.

Zigzag Floor Lamp

A squiggly floor lamp is a playful way to add charm to any space. It's guaranteed to be the centerpiece of the room, too.

Lulu Floor Lamp

A floor lamp can often be an afterthought, but this velvet number from Anthropologie is anything but that. From the lush upholstery to the stunning terracotta hue, this is the kind of piece that'll have guests and visitors talking.

One reviewer says: "This is such a statement piece. It adds great texture and color to the room. Shows just like the photos."

Mother-Daughter Floor Lamp with Reading Light

You can't go wrong with a simple lamp, equipped with a 3-way switch that allows you to set the mood with different lighting settings and a separate adjustable mini light that can be positioned where you need it most. The fact it's under $40 and has 22k-worth of reviews doesn't hurt either.

One shopper raves: "I love the lamp for a great price. I used a brighter bulb for the top lamp and a dimmer light bulb for the smaller light. I love it for my living room and Soo easy to assemble thank you."

TRI Floor Lamp

"When people are placing a floor lamp, I think about the scale of a room and function of light," says Dumais. "TRI was initially a custom for a client, scaled for expansive spaces with taller ceilings where it took the place of smaller ambient light sources. Because it has such a slim, lithe profile and also provides a lot of light, you get a lot out of a piece with such slight but tall scale."

Mid-Century Tripod Floor Lamp

Add a touch of mid-century modern flare to your living room with a tripod-style lamp featuring a unique perforated light diffuser that casts a cozy glow.

Delaney Marble Floor Lamp

The genius of this Pottery Barn best-seller? Not only does the Delaney offer ample light, but it has a built-in marble table for your cup of coffee, glass of wine, remote, book, or anything else really.

Spencer Arc Floor Lamp

A sculptural floor lamp, featuring a solid oak frame and antique brass base, is great for places with high ceilings and will look lovely perched over your sofa or desk.

Larkspur Floor Lamp

Light and airy, Serena & Lily's brass and rattan floor lamp is perfect for a rustic space or home by the coast.

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