Living room lighting is an essential part of home design that can even enhance the value and functionality of a house. The living room is where you stay, as the name suggests, a lot. When designing your living room lighting, it is important to consider the purpose of the lighting, the style of your home and the types of lighting you will be using.
Here are 10 lighting design tips for your living room to help you create stylish lighting:
- Use multiple light sources – Create light layers. This may include floor lamps, table lamps and ceiling lamps, indirect lighting, spotlights
- Dim your lights – Use dimmers to adjust the intensity of the light. This allows you to create different atmospheres.
- Light colour temperature – Consider the colour temperature of the lamps you choose. Warmer shades (2700K-3000K) are more relaxing, while cooler ones (4000K-6500K) are more invigorating.
- Save electricity – Choose energy-efficient LED light bulbs to save on energy costs and reduce your carbon footprint.
- Use portable lighting – Use floor and table lamps to add warmth and interest to the room. These types of luminaires can also be easily moved to meet your changing needs.
- Your style – Take your living room style into account when choosing your lighting. They should complement the overall design aesthetic of the space.
- Use wall lights – Use wall lights to add atmosphere and create a focal point in the room.
- Use pendant lights – When using narrow, linear luminaires, you create a modern, minimalist look. These luminaires can also be used to add task lighting over a dining table or kitchen island, if the living room and dining area are in the same space.
- Sun – Don’t forget natural light! Use easily adjustable curtains to let in or out light.
- Room size – Take the size of your living room into account when choosing your lighting. If you have a small space, choose smaller, more streamlined luminaires. If you have a larger space, you can use larger luminaires. So be sure to size your luminaires appropriately, so that they are proportionate to the size of the room.
These 10 tips for living room lighting design will help you create a living room lighting scheme that enhances the look of your home and meets your needs. Whether you want to highlight certain features, make it the home of the year or create a warm and inviting atmosphere, living room lighting is something you’ll notice immediately. A good living room lighting design will even increase the value of your home.
Some other articles on living room lighting:
Bigger article on living room lighting design
10 tips for bedroom lighting design
10 tips for outdoor lighting design
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Photo gallery of Led lights to support your living room lighting:
Product gallery: pictures of products in different installation locations
Indirect light: indirect light in different spaces
Room-specific: Light in different rooms
References: complete houses that have been photographed
