Your living room (or family room) is likely the gathering place for your family and friends. It may also be your home’s largest room. That means it needs proper lighting for the many purposes this room fulfills. Choosing the right living room lights for your space is crucial.
Layered lighting is crucial, ensuring that you illuminate all areas and corners of the room. After all, you may find yourself using this room for activities such as:
- Entertaining
- Watching TV
- Playing games
- Reading
- Relaxing
Layered lighting consists of accent, ambient, and task lighting, which you can read more about through the link at the end of this blog. Make sure to check out that blog when you finish reading this one.
Ceiling Lighting
Overhead lighting is an integral part of your design in a room as large as your living room. Ideally, work from the ceiling down as you layer your living room lights.
Track lighting is an excellent option when considering a variety of living room ceiling lighting ideas. They are flexible enough to provide accent, ambient, and task lighting with their dimmers. Track lighting also helps reduce television glare. Spot lights in the ceiling can add extra brightness. When considering lighting, keep in mind that 10 to 20 lumens are suitable per square foot of space.
Other overhead lighting options include:
- Chandeliers
- Ceiling fans that include a light fixture
- Moroccan style lanterns
- Sculptural LED overhead light fixtures
Crystal chandeliers are an option for living rooms with giant windows as they do not interfere with the streaming natural light.
Wall Lighting
Wall lights, including sconces, bring a more traditional and decorative feel to the room. Position wall living room lights above eye level to avoid glare.
Floor Lamps
Floor lamps provide highly decorative and functional living room lights that enhance the visual appeal of your space. They can be used for decoration, ambient lighting, or tasks, such as reading.
Living room floor lamps, including adjustable arc lights, fill shadowy corners. These living room lamps do double duty, as they can be positioned over the shoulder for reading or working. You may even want to opt for an oversized arched floor lamp, making quite a striking statement in your room.
A corner floor lamp that illuminates upwards directs the light toward the ceiling. Torchiere floor lamps can be six feet or taller and are often best suited for larger rooms.
Both traditional and modern floor lamps can make quite a statement in your living space. In a large living room, your lighting fixtures can help separate different seating areas, as shown below.
Other Options for Living Room Lights
Additional led lights for room ambiance can go inside cabinets to highlight some of your favorite possessions.
These are only some of the many living room lighting ideas available to you. Working with an interior designer can help you find that perfect fixture to enhance the beauty of your room.
Make sure to check out our blog Inspired Lighting Ideas for Every Room in Your Home here for more ideas.
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