How to Use floor lamp in a Sentence

floor lamp

noun
  • This floor lamp is a vibe hack.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026
  • Then below that is a floor lamp for a living room to bring light in.
    — Diana Budds, Architectural Digest, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This floor lamp achieves modern, earthy mood lighting in one fell swoop.
    — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 24 June 2025
  • In which case, this floor lamp is a solid buy at less than $40.
    — Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 15 Nov. 2023
  • Use a mix of sources — floor lamps, table lamps, sconces and overheads.
    — New York Times, 7 Feb. 2020
  • Graphic art prints, striped rug, and a Noguchi floor lamp add even more depth.
    — Lauren Ro, Curbed, 30 Apr. 2018
  • Complete the look with a stylish accent table, daybed and floor lamp.
    — Monique Valeris, Good Housekeeping, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Opt for the larger version, a floor lamp, for even greater impact.
    — Katherine Burns Olson, Architectural Digest, 24 July 2024
  • The same floor lamp leaned drunkenly in the corner.
    — Rick Bragg, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Light seeped through the cracks of the closed blinds, and only a single floor lamp had been turned on.
    — David Rabe, The New Yorker, 1 July 2019
  • Indoors, choose lighting true to the time, like an arc floor lamp with brass shades to cast a warm glow.
    — Heather Corcoran, ELLE Decor, 19 Mar. 2019
  • Instead, mix table lamps, floor lamps, and sconces to create warm pools of light.
    — Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2025
  • Most prevalent is the antique floor lamp, lush and brassy with its parasol-like palm fronds.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 12 Oct. 2018
  • The only light in Morris’ apartment came from a small floor lamp.
    — Dallas News, 17 May 2022
  • Sculptural Lighting Why blend in when your floor lamp can stand out?
    — Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Govee is expanding its smart home lineup with the launch of three new floor lamps.
    — Prakhar Khanna, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • This all-wicker floor lamp brings a warm, bohemian flair to any living room.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
  • Don’t bother with your dorm’s overheads—instead, opt for a chic floor lamp that emits soft, warm light.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Layer in floor lamps, sconces, and table lights for a warmer, more dynamic space.
    — Kathy Barnes, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Cheer up the room with ambient lighting, such as a fun floor lamp, string lights, or paper lanterns.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2020
  • Layer recessed lights, sconces, and floor lamps to brighten low-light areas.
    — Jody Garlock, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 June 2026
  • Place it in a corner along with a floor lamp to instantly create a cozy reading nook.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2022
  • Usually a floor lamp is a little bit lower than that, meant to go beside a chair.
    — Andy Cush, Pitchfork, 21 Sep. 2023
  • Plug in a floor lamp for nighttime reading, and set a small table near the chair for a cup of tea or books-in-progress.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Sep. 2023
  • Why wait until Black Friday to add an arc floor lamp to your living room?
    — Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 15 Aug. 2025
  • This floor lamp is the kind of piece that channels main character energy.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 1 July 2026
  • Ditch the floor lamp for a metal pendant light, and decorate walls with modern art.
    — Madeleine Bokan, House Beautiful, 23 May 2019
  • This modern floor lamp boasts a sturdy, angled base and a wide drum shade, ready to cast light around your entire space.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Feb. 2026
  • And if there isn't any room for a table lamp on your small standing desk, put a pair of wall sconces and a floor lamp nearby.
    — Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
  • For Wray, this often means filling a corner with a cozy accent chair and floor lamp.
    — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 21 Jan. 2026

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