Lighting · Explainer · 4 min ·
A single ceiling light lights everything equally, which is why many living rooms feel flat in the evening. Cosy rooms use a few low, warm lights at different heights instead.
This guide shows how layering works in a small interactive room, what 2200–2700 K really means, how bright is bright enough, what to measure before buying a floor lamp, and how to get the effect for very little money.
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A low-cost floor lamp with an E27 socket, so you can fit a warm 2200–2700 K bulb of your choice. Smoked glass softens the light instead of showing a bare bulb.
E27 socket · Smoked glass · Black
A mid-priced floor lamp with an E27 socket and a shade about 32 cm wide that hides the bulb and spreads the glow around a seat. Measure the free floor beside your sofa first.
E27 socket · Ø 32.5 cm shade · Black
A natural rattan floor lamp with an E27 socket. Woven shades give a warm, patterned glow and add texture to a corner; pair it with a dimmable warm bulb.
E27 socket · Rattan · Natural wood tone
