Choose a rattan floor lamp for a warm atmosphere!
Floor lamps made from this flexible and lightweight natural wood, rattan, are increasingly popular in the living spaces of contemporary homes in France. In this article, we will help you choose the ideal lamp to illuminate your interior with design and lightness.
Why choose a rattan floor lamp?
One of the main advantages of a rattan floor lamp is its great versatility. This material fits perfectly with both a Scandinavian style and a warm Mediterranean one.
A rattan light fixture, such as a floor lamp or any other type of interior lamp designed as such, can come with a base:
- Metal: A dark-colored metal base with a lightweight structure, such as aluminum or copper, which complements the spirit of rattan decor, can wonderfully complement this type of classic material. The combination of wood and metal is increasingly common in interior design.
- Polycarbonate: Rattan wood & polycarbonate combinations create an authentic and soft atmosphere in a loft or kitchen. If the wood is lacquered, the light will appear all the more intense and modern! The play of shadows cast on the wall and throughout the room will create a lovely contrast between the antique shape of the floor lamp and the modernity of the polycarbonate.
- Glass: Delicate but very attractive, a glass or crystal base creates a welcoming and airy atmosphere in a hallway. Ideal for a Nordic style, the combination of glass and rattan projects a very attractive light intensity. Be sure to choose a bulb with an E14 or E27 socket in smoked glass, or with a frosted white tone to limit light refraction.
A rattan floor lamp outdoors?
It is entirely possible to buy one of our rattan models to light up your terrace or outdoor veranda.
Choose an adjustable light fixture, or a solar-powered one! Indeed, mini photovoltaic panels are built into the structure of some outdoor lamps to redistribute the sun's heat as a powerful light source when night falls. You would therefore have a 100% self-sufficient model of a rattan lamp (or one made from another natural wood)!
Also check two important points regarding the choice of your outdoor decor items:
- Bulb waterproofing: the integrated LED bulb must have a protection rating that allows it to withstand water splashes. IP65 is the ideal standard.
- Wood stain or varnish: To prevent rattan from losing its shine, it should be protected with a layer of clear varnish to preserve it from the elements in the long term.
What uses are there for my rattan lamp?
- Bedroom: as a bedside lamp or reading light near a bed, rattan and the play of shadows created by its openwork lampshade make it an excellent choice.
- As indirect lighting in a living-dining room: To illuminate the room alongside white-light LED spotlights, a little soft light creates a warm feeling and a relaxed atmosphere, just like choosing a feather floor lamp.