Dear Apartment Therapy,
The main room in my condo lacks proper lighting and I am considering an arc lamp that can swivel to hang above the dining table or above the living area, depending on what is needed. (The arc lamp would sit where the floor lamp is currently positioned in the photos)...
I'm not sure which of three arc lamps would look best, or whether an arc lamp would look good at all, or whether it is a good idea to have a lamp that alternates between two spaces...
I've tried regular floor lamps, and they don't light the middle of the living room (or middle of the dining table) enough. Also, our ceilings are concrete so there is no way to use a pendant lamp above the dining table.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
Betsy
Betsy,
We're reminded of David's apartment (see it here: David's Work in Progress). We recently caught it again on Small Space Big Style. He has a lamp that alternates between spaces, and it looks great.
(We also thought of Robyn's apartment (Robyn's Downtown Dreamy). She has a beautiful Prouve Potence wall lamp that alternates between spaces, although it wouldn't really work in your condo.)
Our choice would be one of those lamps, or the classic Arco Lamp.
Anyone else?
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Check out Artdsgnr on flickr.. he has a great option.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/artdsgnr/145298154/
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I love the Arco lamp. It has a way of making everything look put together and modern.
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i have the double dip lamp from cb2. I love it and it would probably fit well in your space.
http://www.cb2.com/family.aspx?c=120&f=2976&viewall=1
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I concur on the CB2 Double Dip lamp recommendation. It looks great and is a comparative value at $200. (I own it.)
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What about this?
http://www.chiasso.com/shopping/modern-home-accessories/modern-lighting/arc-lantern-floor-lamp.aspx
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If you're not sure about the concept, what about trying it out with an inexpensive IKEA version? I tried out the Regolit in my living room and adore it, but at $40 if I hated it I wouldn't have felt badly throwing it out.
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lesliew - can you tell me where to find the 3 lamps you recommended? tx
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another option for $200:
http://www.eq3.com/cat-eq3/process/locale/en_US/currency/en_US/3180-212-9-A B C.html
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grrr my link didn't work! I was trying to post the CAST Floor Lamp from EQ3.
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the arco lamp weighs a ton, and i would question swiveling it from spot to spot, weight wise, scratching the floor wise and lazy bones wise.
i would get a cheap lamp from ikea and try it as sweenybird suggests.
and check the specs on any lamp you decide on, the arcs' length vary so.
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Thanks for the suggestions, everyone! I've decided to try the double dip lamp at CB2 ...
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