Are you thinking of a room change? Do you have a dark corner that needs some soft lighting? Have you thought about a Torchiere lamp? This lamp has a stable base with a vertical uprising pole. The Torchiere has French origins as it was used as a type of candle holder and is derived from the French word "Torche".
There comes a time when you want to decorate or redecorate a certain room in the home or even in a dorm room if you are a college student. What better way to brighten a room than by purchasing a lamp that illuminates soft glow.
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Now there are more questions that need to be answered...
• Do you need to improve the lightning in a certain room?
• What part of the room needs brightening up?
• Is there too much light? Or...not enough light?
Most people have chosen to do away with the central ceiling light and use individual floor lamps to light their living space. One of the ways it is done is by using a Torchiere lamp either placed on the floor if tall enough or on a small table. These lamps cast their light upward from a reflective cone or inverted cone shade. Materials used are glass, metal, stone, plastic or another type of reflector which bounces light off the ceiling and diffuses it throughout the room. The lamps are used to bring attention to a special photo or illuminate a soft glow throughout a good part of the room, creating a cozy mood.
If you are in the market to purchase a Torchiere lamp, than by all means check out warehouse stores such as Sams Club or Costco. Their sales are excellent and you are guaranteed quality lighting. Other places include home improvement stores like Home Depot or Lowes. If your budget does not allow purchasing a new Torchiere lamp, than scour flea markets or garage sales. You are sure to find something that will suit your styling requirements.
Next to note are the many different types of designs, styles, colors and materials. It really depends on your preference and where the lamp will be located. Any abandoned corner in your room will benefit from this pleasing and very warm touch.
If your heart is set on a Torchiere lamp than you will need to know there are four styles of Torchiere glass.
• Dish type or a bowl shape glass which is usually frosted white, beige or plain white
• A waffle type pattern pressed onto the surface of plain glass which does provide excellent reading light.
• A larger glass is the long neck Torchiere glass and has the look of a wide funnel. It is also the most expensive of Torchiere glass shades.
• And last but not least - Torchiere glass made specifically to fit lamps from the lamp maker, Stiffel.
Once you have decided the type of Torchiere lamp you want, than all that is left is to find that special lamp and place that finishing touch where it will create the ambience you desire.
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