uplighter
Floor-standing light fixture
An uplighter is a lamp or light fixture designed to direct illumination upward, typically bouncing light off the ceiling to create soft, indirect ambient lighting.
Usually a floor-standing unit with a bowl-shaped or conical shade: The uplighters in the corner gave the room a warm glow.
Common in living rooms and offices where diffused light is preferred over harsh direct lighting.
Tall floor lamp, upward-facing
- floor lampTall freestanding light fixture
- luminaireComplete lighting apparatus
- sconceMounted light fixture
- halogenSalt-producing element group
LED · bulb · shade · tripod · fixture · arc lamp · foot switch · dimmable
Of the surroundings
- indirectNot straight or immediate
- softYielding to touch
- diffuseSpread thinly throughout
- warmModerately heated, or friendly
gentle · subtle · upward · wash · cast · pool · halo · radiance
Regional speech pattern
- ambianceMood of surroundings
- cornerMeeting point of edges
- foyerBuilding's entrance room
- living roomHome's social space
bedroom · lobby · hotel · restaurant · gallery · showroom · architectural · display
Of the present age
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- chromeReflective metal coating
- metallicResembling ore-based elements
sculptural · matte · glossy · adjustable · designer · art deco · industrial · mid-century
torchère
Tall floor lamp, upward-facing
- floor lampTall freestanding light fixture
- luminaireComplete lighting apparatus
- sconceMounted light fixture
halogen · LED · bulb · shade · tripod · fixture · arc lamp · foot switch · dimmable · base
ambient
Of the surroundings
warm · gentle · subtle · upward · wash · cast · pool · halo · radiance · luminosity
accent
Regional speech pattern
living room · bedroom · lobby · hotel · restaurant · gallery · showroom · architectural · display · alcove
contemporary
Of the present age
- minimalistOne favoring bare essentials
- sleekSmooth and elegant
- chromeReflective metal coating
metallic · sculptural · matte · glossy · adjustable · designer · art deco · industrial · mid-century · brushed steel
- lampstable lamps, floor lamps, wall sconce, table lamp, floor lamp
- lightinglamp, lamps, bulbs, bulb, lightbulb
- stage lightingspotlight, spotlights, Fresnel, followspot, follow spot
uplighterdownlight
Recessed ceiling fixture
downlighter · pendant light · spotlight · desk lamp · can light