Suspension Lamps

In the Flos suspension lamps collection, timeless design meets functionality to bring light and style to all your spaces. Our solutions not only illuminate your spaces but can also become the focal point, adding a touch of uniqueness to your decor. Discover the ideal solution for your spaces, from the bedroom to the kitchen to the living room. 

Where to place suspension lamps 

Suspension lamps should be placed to ensure a balance between the brightness of the environment and the functionality of the spaces. They should not be placed too high: in this case, the diffused light would be excessive, and it would be difficult to enjoy the aesthetic beauty of the lamp. However, suspension lamps should not be placed too low either, as they would interrupt the view and the overall vision of the environment. If a suspension lamp is placed above a table, a worktop, or the island of a kitchen, we should consider placing it about 70-100 cm above the surface. 

How does a suspension lamp illuminate?  

Suspension lamps represent lighting solutions with the greatest potential to enrich an environment by adding a touch of design and uniqueness. Lamps like 2097 by Gino Sarfatti, characterized by brass arms joined to a central structure, can become true protagonists of the room; more essential suspension lamps like Glo-Ball Suspension enrich the environment in which they are placed, integrating perfectly with the surrounding decor. 

It is also possible to choose suspension lamps that emit a soft light: this is the case with 2017 and Glo-Ball, but also with other lamps like IC Lights Suspension. However, you can also choose suspension lamps with direct light, such as Parentesi, whose light body can be adjusted in height and direction. 

How to choose a suspension lamp for the kitchen, living room, bedroom  

Suspension lamps are extremely versatile lighting solutions suitable for a variety of different environments. It is first necessary to consider the colors and materials most suitable for our spaces: Flos offers suspension lamps in different colors, including black, white, and gold, and in different materials, such as steel, glass, or aluminum. 

If we want to have a suspension lamp in the kitchen, we must first decide where to place it: above the table or above the island, if we have one. Lamps with diffused light are more suitable, as they provide optimal visibility to the kitchen. It is also advisable to choose a lamp that diffuses light mainly downwards, such as Ray Suspension. 

Like the kitchen, the living room is also an extremely versatile area, and suspension lamps for the living room should also emit diffused light to create a welcoming and comfortable environment suitable for various daily activities, from reading to studying. 

Another environment where suspension lamps can be the ideal solution is the bedroom: a sometimes-small space where the presence of a suspension lamp can help preserve the walkable space without sacrificing the unique effect of a design lamp. For the bedroom, we also recommend choosing a lamp that emits diffused light; a dimmable lamp can also be the ideal solution for the bedroom, allowing you to adjust the light intensity according to your needs. 

How to match a suspension lamp  

While a suspension lamp with diffused light can be ideal for evenly illuminating an entire environment, a floor lamp or a table lamp can provide focused lighting where needed. You can choose a desk lamp for your study or a bedside lamp for the bedroom. To illuminate the reading area of your living room, you can choose your favorite floor lamp. 

To choose which lamps to match, it will be necessary to evaluate the combination of colors and materials to make the environment welcoming and harmonious. With the Flos lamp families, you can decide to bring light and style to your spaces with pieces from the same collection, for example with Noctambule Suspension and Noctambule Floor.