Finding a nice, not-too-expensive floor lamp is tricky. You want it to be functional (illuminating) but also unobtrusive and aesthetically pleasing. It can also act as a stand-alone piece of furniture ...

The best ones do a lot more than light up the dark corners of a room, so choose wisely. By Tim McKeough A good floor lamp can illuminate dark corners and bring light to chairs and sofas, where it’s ...

There are a few basic rules to lighting: Make sure each room has three or more sources of light, place light at various heights and ensure that all tasks are well lit. These rules exist to make sure ...

Add drama and elegance to your living room or den with any of these sculptural, insect-like floor lamps. Please enable JavaScript to view this content.

“Marlowe” floor lamp, $299 at Ethan Allen, 840 Willard St., Quincy, 617-471-3331, www.ethanallen.com “Abacus” floor lamp, $399 at West Elm, 160 Brookline Ave ...