The feel of any room can be set not only by the decor but by the lighting solution chosen for the room. When selecting between a floor light and a portable buffet lamp practical as well as design considerations will influence the choice. The development of these two lighting answers was influenced by the decor common for the era as well as by the particular purpose they served.
The buffet lamp was developed as an answer to lighting needs of the sideboard where a narrow area was all that was available on which to position this light. Moreover the slender body of the light took little room and was less distracting than other lights. The short stature of these lights which were rarely over thirty-six inches high made turning them on and off practical.
Floor lighting solutions also developed as an answer to the decorating needs and lighting needs of a specific area in the home. A broad and relatively heavy base was necessary to keep the light stable and the slender body of the lamp provided an elevated light source without distracting from the focal point of the area. Reading was very possible using these lighting solutions and the warm glow shed by these lights made the area inviting and sometimes dramatic.
Either the shorter portable light or the floor light can be found in styles which blend with modern homes as easily as they do those with a more traditional or historic theme. Antique portable lights may feature shades or covers more elaborate than the base or metalwork. The shades help cast a gentle glow and can add to the ambiance of the room and give it a more authentic feel.
In a situation where a table light or a floor light is equally suitable the focus of that area is probably the prime consideration. Corner lighting situations may require a standalone light or one focused upon the focal point of the area such as a prized vase. A lighting situation where a low table is the focal point may well benefit from the portable solution.
When the floor light was developed it was often used to create a focal point of its own. These tall lights were used to provide warmth and the gentle pool of light beckoned and welcomed the visitor. Whether the design desired is sleek and modern or elaborate and Victorian this light can be an excellent accent and purchased in styles to suit almost any room.
There is no clear winner in the floor light versus the buffet light question there is only the light that fits the needs of the room. Sometimes the traditional styles work best with a little modernization in design. Every space demands a different lighting solution and the one that highlights and complements the decor will be the right one.
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