Put one of these between the over head lamp and the bulb:

http://www.walmart.com/ip/GE-2-Outle...Ivory/16644758

Run zipcord extensions to the floor lamp. Probably can't do that in
commercial applications, but for home use, no one will complain.

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On 9/9/2013 10:05 PM, bob wrote:
I have a room with one spot light at the ceiling that is not very
bright. Using a bright bulb just light up a spot in the room brighter.

I bought a floor lamp for the room. Is there a way to make the lamp turn
on when the ceiling spot light is on?

In other words, flip one switch and turn on both the hardwired ceiling
light and a floor lamp.

I can think of an expensive solution using home control system Insteon
by installing an insteon light switch and a lamp module. The light
switch not only functions as a light switch but can be linked to the
lamp module that I can plug in the floor lamp. This cost $100.

Is there a cheaper way?