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Although incredibly obvious to some, it's often overlooked by many of us just how pivotal lighting can be when cultivating a specific ambience. Rattan Pendant Light

While a pendant light or down lights are functional staples in every room of the house, they probably shouldn't be your go-tos for creating a calming home environment. Cue: the humble floor lamp.

Not just an investment in functionality, floor lamps can be used as statement pieces and styling tools in your home - as well as illuminating other treasures, such as a favourite painting or feature wall.

Yet, just as a fluorescent bulb in your floor lamp is an apt choice for finicky task lighting...if you're looking to set an intimate mood in your bedroom or living room, warm lighting in the form of one or several floor lamps will be your best bet.

To help you brighten your space and cultivate atmosphere in style, we've rounded up 13 of the best floor lamps currently available for every room, budget and style - from Hamptons to Scandi.

Hyde Park Home Bartholomew, $199, Temple & Webster

Oriel Lighting dome arc floor lamp, $329, Myer

Whitelaw natural floor light, $329.99, Adairs

Amalfi Milano floor lamp, $399, Temple & Webster

salt & pepper Westbury floor lamp in Fern, $169.95, Myer

Lexi Lighting Lars floor lamp, $163, Myer

Natural and white wooden floor lamp, $299 (usually $319), Temple & Webster

Sarantino tripod spot floor lamp, $139, Myer

Tiffany Pieces square geometric uplight floor lamp, $364, Temple & Webster

Artiss black shelf floor lamp, $64, Kogan

Superb LED floor lamp, $149, IKEA

Cooper & Co. Neil floor lamp, $129, Freedom

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