Think about where you’re going to place your tree floor lamp. If it will brighten a corner, choose one that blends in. If it will be more prominent, choose one that’s more exciting. (BestReviews)
Even if your home is all windows, you still need some lighting for the night. Floor lamps are an elegant way of both adding that lighting and a touch of aesthetic spice. Tree floor lamps are a popular choice for the extra lighting they give and for the chance to better direct that light.
The best tree floor lamp is the Brightech Sky Dome Double LED Floor Lamp. It's a classic design so it meshes with any home decor, and the two branches can be twisted to point wherever you like.
There are several types of tree floor lamps.
Most tree floor lamps tend to be 5-6 feet tall, though some can be a little shorter or taller. Height has an impact on function as much as fashion.
The best tree floor lamps include a set of bulbs to get you started, or at the very least as replacements for the bulbs you already picked out. Some lamps use built-in bulbs rather than replaceable ones.
Tree floor lamps can be controlled by a variety of means.
They roughly cost as little as $40 or as much as $300-plus. Most cost less than $100 with few costing less than $50. Tree floor lamps above $100 tend to be more artistic or designer-branded.
A. A tree floor lamp is better in this case. Table lamps provide less light and they provide it to a smaller area. You need to be seated right next to the lamp and you can't adjust your position without hitting a dark spot. Tree floor lamps provide more light overall, plus most are adjustable so you can direct light toward both sides of your couch or chair.
A. If the tree floor lamp doesn't use built-in lights, yes. However, some complications come from using smart lights in a tree floor lamp. First, some tree floor lamps have built-in dimmer switches or other features that can interfere with your smart light settings. Secondly, setting up individual smart lights in one lighting device is somewhat challenging. You may need to decide between having each light controllable individually or tying them all together.
Brightech Sky Dome Double LED Floor Lamp: available at Amazon and Home Depot
Our take: This is an excellent lamp for any home.
What we like: The main light is perfect for illuminating your space while the two branch lights can be twisted and turned to add extra lighting where you need it. A set of bright LED bulbs are included. It comes in black, silver and brass.
What we dislike: A few consumers received faulty parts that wouldn't properly assemble; the manufacturer replaced them promptly. The base is narrow; some found it too wobbly.
Simple Designs Metal Three-Light Tree Floor Lamp: available at Amazon, Home Depot and Macy's
Our take: This is a great budget lamp that adds an element of industrialism to your room.
What we like: Each of the three offshoots can have its direction adjusted and they can be turned off and on independently. Everything is metal for durability except the lamp arms which are plastic for adjustability. It comes in black and brushed nickel.
What we dislike: No lightbulbs are included. A few customers received broken pieces. The lampshade can block most of your bulbs' light; use extra-bright bulbs.
Nintiue Dimmable Floor Lamp: available at Amazon
Our take: This is the perfect tree floor lamp for wowing your guests.
What we like: The lampshades are slitted metal domes that let you see the bulb but the bulbs are on a dimmer so you can choose a brightness level that doesn't hurt your eyes. It comes in four colors including gold and brass.
What we dislike: The dimmer switch is awkwardly placed in the middle of the bulbs. A few purchasers had issues with the bulbs' brightness changing on their own.
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