The best floor lamps for stylish and functional living room lighting
The lighting in your home plays an important finishing touch. Aside from the obvious practical benefits of a well-lit room, a floor lamp is a fun way to play with style, colour and design.
With a yellow, warm lightbulb, they can also add a cosy ambience and come in handy if you want extra visibility when snuggling up on the sofa with a good book.
There's plenty of different designs to shop, from modern overhanging styles with luxe metallic lampshades, or traditional tripod models that will fit neatly in any corner.
We've compiled our top 12 floor lamps, available to shop now on the high street from the likes of John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Dunelm and more.
They span bargain, mid-range and luxury options, and some even have the added bonus of offering extra storage.
The best floor lamps for your home
John Lewis ANYDAY Brandon Floor Lamp | £30 from John Lewis
Simple, fuss-free and minimal, this slight overhanging style won't take up much space, is an absolute steal for less than £40 and is perfect for lighting up a reading nook. The cone-shaped shade tilts, so you can adjust exactly how much light you need.
Metal Tripod Floor Lamp | £55 from Marks & Spencer
If you prefer a fully upright design, this tripod style from Marks & Spencer ticks al the boxes and is very reasonably priced. The muted grey shade will also match well with any coloured sofa or walls.
John Lewis Hector Mini Floor Lamp | £70 from John Lewis
Add a luxury touch with this brass mini floor lamp, which is set on a sturdy base, a slim frame and metallic finish. Boasting a modern feel, the shade can be easily moved to direct light wherever you need it most.
Aiden Floor Lamp | £169 from Marks & Spencer
This ingenious design doubles up as a two-tiered side table, for resting your coffee on, or to create a mini reading nook. While it's a little bit more money, its versatility is worth every penny.
Naida 153cm Tree Floor Lamp | £79.99 from Wayfair
If you like the overhanging style, but want a lamp that won't be knocked by pets or little ones, this is the perfect compromise. Delivery a soft, diffused light it's all you need to light up dark corners.
Kylo Woven String Floor Lamp | £99 from Dunelm
This rustic rattan lamp is a statement piece for larger living rooms. It also comes with a tall faux linen shade and a matching 120cm cream fabric flex cable and foot switch.
Keighley 145cm Floor Lamp | £118.99 from Wayfair
We love the Scandi-inspired minimalism of this traditional design, that's charming and elegant in equal measure. It's compatible with LED bulbs and has a handy foot switch.
Moricio Brass & Smoked Glass Floor Lamp | £299 from Laredoute
This art-deco inspired design is super-stylish. It's made from a mix of opaline sandblasted glass and brass-plated metal with a 1930s look.
Floor Lamp | £49.99 from Amazon
This industrial-inspired design is ideal for adding a pop of colour to your living room. It's freestanding and you can adjust its height between 146cm and 87cm.
Apollo Integrated LED Touch Dimmable Chrome Floor Lamp | £85 from Dunelm
If you're a fan of contemporary styles, look no further than this LED swirl design. One Dunelm shopper said: "Really nice lamp looks stunning in living room. Good price in comparison to other dimmable LED floor lamps on the market. Easy accessible button for turning on/off."
135cm Clear Ribbed Glass, Black and Brass Floor Lamp | £99 from Laredoute
If you prefer a classic glass and brass floor lamp, this is an opulent option. Perfect for a Victorian build, it'll add both style points and a cosy glow to your living room.
John Lewis Jules Marine Head Floor Lamp | £225 from John Lewis
For a statement piece of lighting, this marine head floor lamp is a no-brainer. One shopper in their review wrote: "We had been after this lamp as a statement piece for our living room and we are not disappointed."
