Monday, August 25, 2008

The Ultimate Guide To Buying A Palm Tree Floor Lamp

By Ann Triune


Your living area or patio will look fabulous with a palm tree floor lamp. The palm tree floor lamp will give your living space a wonderful glow as well as some interest. This article will introduce to you the world of palm tree floor lamps!

First of all, palm tree floor lamps can be either custom-made or bought from a specialty shop. There are several designs available when it comes to palm tree floor lamps. There are lamps made of rattan, bronze and brass.

Pieces of rattan are attached to each other to mimic a real palm tree. Bronze moulds and cuttings may be used to give a palm tree floor lamp a distinctive style and a bit of elegance. There are also other lamps that have more than a single palm tree. Palm tree floor lamps may have their own pedestal or a box to support their weight. A palm tree floor lamp usually has a tall tube for the bark, leaf mock-ups, a pedestal and light coverings that mimic real coconuts.

There are lots of special features you may find in a palm tree floor lamp. You may find one with adjustable leaves. There are some that are simply molded into shape and others meticulously put together and carved.

There are many colors available for you to choose from. There are green, chocolate brown, ivory, yellow, red and orange palm tree floor lamps. Colors can also be combined together in one lamp. The post and coconuts may be brown and the fake leaves green.

The color and style of your palm tree floor lamp will depend on your home interiors and personal taste. To complete a tropical-inspired space, choose a lamp that looks natural such as one with green fake leaves and a post with earthy colors such as dark brown and beige. If you want the lamp to stand out a bit more but still match the space, choose a brass or bronze lamp, which adds a bit of sophistication. For something quirky that completely stands out, choose a brightly colored lamp.

Many palm tree floor lamps are designed for the outdoors. If you want to place a palm tree floor lamp outdoors, make sure it is weatherproof. Oftentimes those that are weatherproof have steel trunks. The height of palm tree floor lamps ranges from 8 to 20 inches. Taller ones are always great for the outdoors.

When it comes to the actual lighting, consider the light bulbs. Bulbs may be attached at the bottom of the palm tree floor lamp, which can light up the whole tree. They may also be attached somewhere at the top under the leaves, which is a typical feature in palm tree floor lamps.

Lighting may be colored or plain. Incandescent light bulbs are great if you want a nice, bright glow. An alternative is the LED bulb, which has a whiter glow and consumes less electricity.

Palm tree floor lamps are typically more costly than ordinary floor lamps. But this is mainly because they are very resilient and unique. Furthermore, you may find palm tree floor lamps at a discounted price over the Internet. So do some research before selecting your palm tree floor lamp. Costs may start from $100 to $200. You may have to wait around 2 weeks for construction and shipping depending on the retailer you chose.

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