Your living room is where most of your family togetherness happens. It’s the room where you entertain guests, watch movies, curl up and relax or read, and play with your kids — and of late it’s become the place where you work from home, too! With so many different activities happening in the same space, the lighting must be carefully planned. Here’s a how-to guide for the living room from the lighting experts at HomeLane, so you can get it right the first time!
Let’s begin by listing out the various layers of lighting you need to look at. Every room must have three layers of lighting that must be balanced to create the ambience you seek.
Think of adding picture lights above a family portrait, a focussed spotlight above a wall niche, or an uplight that dramatizes a special feature wall. Accent lights can be fitted with dimmer switches to enhance the mood you create.
Seeking décor inspiration? Here’s how top designers have brightened up their living room with perfectly planned lights!
Recessed spotlights in the false ceiling offer general lighting that is clean and glare-free, evenly lighting up your room without shadows.
An interesting ensemble of adjustable lights on a pole can face any direction and light up different parts of the living room.
The best form of ambient light is sunlight! Allow natural light to stream in through tall windows and skylights, wherever possible.
Tungsten filament lamps, popularly known as Edison lamps, are stylish and contemporary options for a chic interior.
Wall sconces with Empire style lampshades are the perfect choice for this contemporary living room, throwing light that is directed below.
A chandelier is an elegant choice for any living room and can be the focal point of the entire décor.
Tall floor lights can be directed upwards, sideways or downwards to focus light where you most need it. This iconic curved lamp comes with a polka-dotted retro pattern that adds a touch of whimsy to the décor!
A lighting grid with a trip of pendant lights offers dramatic flair in this unique living room.
A series of downlights at the edge of the ceiling throws overlapping arcs of light that emphasize the textures on the living room wall.
A medley of globe lights creates lighting magic in this industrial-style loft. Create separate connections that allow you to light up some or all of them, depending on what mood you are in!
Table lamps can be designed to match any living room décor theme and can be placed anywhere and everywhere; on a side table, a desk, a countertop or even on the top of your piano!
Spotlights at the top of this recessed niche showcase any artefacts or artwork that you would like to display.
Planning a green wall? Tiny spotlights below each shelf emit a soft glow on the potted plants below.
A floor lamp doubles up as task lighting in this quiet corner of your living room, turned into a reading nook.
Modern spaces can be warmed up with the right lighting plan. Recessed strip lights in the tray ceiling provide soft, diffused light that casts a warm glow in the room.
Lighting is one of the most important design elements that is, quite often, not given the importance it deserves. Plan your lighting early, and shop for the perfect lighting fixtures that can take your Living room décor to the next level.
Looking for bespoke lighting designs for your Living room? HomeLane can help!
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