Get a floor torchiere lamp along with a full spectrum bulb, and use it to have indirect lighting off of the ceiling. In addition to your viewing comfort, the w

Get a floor torchiere lamp along with a full spectrum bulb, and use it to have indirect lighting off of the ceiling. In addition to your viewing comfort, the whole place will instantly look better, a lot more cozy. I've found the dedicated fluorescent torchiere lamps (even the "expensive" ones from GE), have a crappy lifespan.[1] I'd recommend getting a much cheaper one that accepts a standard bulb socket, and then using a compact fluorescent bulb rather than an incandescent. Also, make sure your building maintenance won't have a hissy fit about it. They have reasons, e.g. ensuring there are no code violations nor fire risks. In my experience, if you have a standard/boxed product and ask nicely first, it's no problem. Or, depending on the place and attitudes, just put it up and never ask at all. [1] It's not primarily a matter of the bulb, but rather the ballast that's built into the lamp. I have an old lamp that's still going strong, but all the newer ones I've purchased have had the ballast fail within some months.