Sep 25 2008
Why Not Get Goose Neck Floor Lamps?
If you are seeking something very unique in a floor lamp but do not know quite where to begin, then why not consider goose neck floor lamps.These wild lamps are usually placed behind your sofa and then it comes up from the floor and curves over the top of the couch.
And some of those same models are still crazy looking today. And they still fit great in a cool 1980s bachelor pad. But these lamps have come a very long way in style since then and you would be very surprised to find one, two or even a few that will compliment any room in your home.
For a classy tone with floral accents and soft colors, you might want to look for some torchiere style goose neck floor lamps. This lamp style has the appearance of an upside down Tiffany style lamp with very soft lighting and frosted glass torchiere shades. Quite often this style has three separate lights and you can turn on one, two or all three at a time to get the level of lighting and mood that you want.
For a contemporary look, you should consider some brass or gunmetal adjustable style goose neck lamps or maybe even a sunlight floor lamp. These lamps will stand out and make a wonderful statement in any of your contemporary rooms and you can merely adjust the neck of the lamp to point the light wherever you prefer. These floor lamps will also work well if you want to show off one of your pieces of art. Simply set the lamp near the piece and adjust the neck to spotlight the painting or sculpture.
If you have quite a bit of furniture in a particular room, or perhaps just a large sectional sofa, and need additional lighting but do not really have a space to put a lamp, then goose neck floor lamps are definitely the answer for you. You can place one behind your sofa and angle it to beam the light right where you can sit and read. And this style of lamp are not only great for saving space in your home, but they look great as well.
Do you have one of your children going away to college? There are some really nice goose neck floor lamps that will light up any dorm room. There are those that have colorful shades and crazy shapes. There are those models that have anywhere from one to seven lights, each of them with a different colored shade. These types of lamps are also great space savers as well, and they look really cool and so your co-ed will love them.
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