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 ...

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 ...

A plywood lamp is easier to build than it looks! In this project, I show how to create a globe lamp with a sculpted base at ...

“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 ...