With the different lamps online, the best way to figure out which one you should get is based on the functionality and aesthetic purpose it serves: Table Lamps: Table lamps are great for when you need a focused light source. This is why they're frequently used in offices to illuminate workspaces that aren't big enough for overhead lights. Floor Lamps: Floor lamps are best used in living rooms and bedrooms because they create an ambient glow that can help set a particular mood (for example, a dimmed floor lamp in your living room makes for a very relaxing atmosphere).