Corded table lamps can look tacky in a living room, especially when you have an open floor plan, and you must stretch the cord from the wall to the middle of a room. A better alternative is a cordless table lamp for your living room.
Keep in mind the ideal height for a cordless table lamp for your living room should be between 24 inches and 34 inches tall.
Opaque and upside-down lampshades are perfect to add to a table and couch centered in a large living room space. For a more dramatic look, choose a darker lampshade that opens downward such as an empire or pagoda lampshade.