Chandelier Floor Lamps

The best bulbs to use for chandelier floor lamps are incandescent or LED candle, globe, or flame-shaped bulbs. Chandeliers create a dramatic effect when hanging from a ceiling, and when they are placed in a floor lamp, they make a big style statement in  your room.

Today bulbs for chandelier floor lamps come in CFL, incandescent, and LED versions. If you prefer a dimmable option, go with a halogen incandescent bulb for a warm glow.

If you intend for your chandelier floor lamp to be both stylish and functional or serve as the main lighting in an area, consider stylish-looking CFL bulbs. These bulbs emit a larger number of lumens than bulbs of the same wattage, making them more energy efficient for illuminating a large area.

The number of lumens refers to the amount of light needed to adequately illuminate a space. You can calculate each bulb’s wattage by dividing the recommended number of lumens by the number of bulb sockets in the chandelier floor lamp.

Matching your chandelier floor lamps to your existing home’s decor is a great way to get a charming, cohesive look that will make you happy. Fortunately, chandelier floor lamps come in many styles, from Scandi, farmhouse, glam, modern, retro, industrial, and more. The main thing to look out for is materials.

For example, a farmhouse-chic or Scandi would likely be made from a light-toned or lightly-distressed wood, whereas an art deco, glam, or modern piece will likely feature shiny of matte metals. See if you can match metals or materials with pieces already in your home to make sure your new floor lamp fits well with what you already have!

As the name suggests, chandelier floor lamps are designed to stand on the floor and position light higher in any specific room. They are weighted and contain a tall pole to elevate them from the ground, and are usually equipped with one or more switches to operate the lamp. The primary function of floor lamps is to direct ambient light in any given space inside the room.

However, they are ideally suited to the corners or edges of a room.  Chandelier floor lamps also may be placed over your dining room table so the shade hangs over the table and you have enough light when you're serving meals.

While placing a floor lamp next to a TV is not the first thing that comes to mind, it may help to soften the contrast caused by the bright light from the screen and keep your eyes from straining.

Lastly, feel free to place them behind seating areas like your corner couches as they direct light to awkward spaces and help you get more use out of your furniture.