Well placed floor lamp can make a huge impact on the ambience of a room. These tall lights can illuminate dark corners and warm up the overall tone of a room. Overhead lighting may provide general illumination, but floor lamps offer concentrated light in dark corners, over sofas and beside beds. When paired with table and ceiling lights, floor lamps add visual interest and layers to the room as well. Because floor lamps are freestanding, they can be placed anywhere near an electrical outlet and a favorite reading area.