Lighting: how to choose lamps for the living room?

Proper lighting is critical if you want to create a relaxing and inviting atmosphere in your living room. Lamps for the living room not only decorate, but can also perform many important tasks in the interior. In our guide, you will learn how to light up a living room to make it functional and beautiful. We will also show you how to choose the right lamps for your interior style, as well as which products are suitable for marking different areas in the living room. We will also select fixtures to display the furniture and decorative details in the room.

The role of indoor lighting. 

When arranging the interior, do not forget about the uniform distribution of certain types of lighting - it plays an important role in creating the right mood in the room. Therefore, the space must be organized in such a way that the light complements each other. Living room pendant lights illuminate the interior as a whole, while small light sources such as table lamps, sconces or floor lamps provide spotlights ideal for reading, can flaunt parts of the interior, effectively illuminate dark corners in the room. room.

How to light the living room so that it is functional and stylish? 

When choosing lighting for your living room, pay attention to the size of the room, the height of the ceiling, and the style of the interior. In the case of a small area, it is worth dividing the room into zones. Such a division makes sense, especially since the living room is increasingly being used not only as a rest room, but also connected to a dining room or work area. As a result, in each of these parts, you can use different types of lighting, such as pendant lights, floor lamps, table lamps or wall sconces, returning to the favorite. Each of the mentioned types can play a useful role and at the same time decorate the interior.

The height of the room also plays an important role. If you decide on a living room chandelier, you will usually need more space for this type of lamp to fully display their magnificent structure in the room. However, this does not mean that you cannot choose a pendant lamp in a low living room. There are various models of lamps with smaller dimensions that will also look great in the lower room. In addition, there are a number of different types of lighting suitable for many arrangements, which you will learn about later in our guide.

Ceiling lights for the living room 

A lamp suspended from the ceiling is usually considered the first type of lighting. It is usually hung in the central part of the living room. Combining a living room ceiling light with other types of lighting can create an interesting effect. When choosing a ceiling lamp model, keep in mind that in addition to simply lighting a room, it must perform several other tasks. With the help of well-chosen ceiling lighting, you can highlight individual parts of the living room, create a certain mood, disguise a small area or a low height of the room. Depending on the size of the cabin, you can decide on:

• Low ceiling lamp

For low rooms, a plafond in the form of a plafond or a more elegant plafond, but with slightly smaller dimensions than a chandelier, is suitable. It is also good to pay attention to whether their length can be adjusted. The desired effect is achieved with models such as the ARKENO lamp with spherical shades mounted on a gold rim from ITALUX, the Planetario lamp with a slightly industrial style in the form of branched flasks in smoky black glass or golden blue. blue pendant lamp CHICAGO.

• Chandelier

The aforementioned chandelier also hangs from the ceiling. This type of lamp illuminates the entire room. It is most often associated with classic style, but from the many modern living room lamps, you can choose a chandelier that is an original decoration in a slightly simpler version, for example, the Spin lamp, consisting of several light bulbs suspended on wires, or the Plaza model with a single beam light in the form of a design of overlapping openwork lampshades of an asymmetric shape.

Hanging lamps in the living room 

Usually this is a lamp that illuminates the selected place without giving too much glare. Suitable for many interiors, both classic and modern. A living room pendant lamp is often used to illuminate a table in a dining area. You can choose a model with a lampshade closed at the top, directing the light down, thereby darkening the ceiling. On the other hand, lamps with a translucent glass shade give diffused light both on the ceiling and on the walls. Both types of fixtures should not give too intense light in the dining area, it is better to choose a warm, not too intense glow that creates a family atmosphere. You will achieve this effect by choosing models of light, transparent, gold or copper colors. If you prefer cool tones, opt for a muted silver or brass shade.

Floor lighting in the living room 

Floor lamps, as they are also called living room floor lamps, are a type of auxiliary lighting. Their task is mainly to illuminate individual parts of the interior, to be used for reading and decorating the room. An interesting living room floor lamp is an eye-catcher, it can display important details in the living room, such as a reading nook, or draw attention to an elegant vase placed in the corner of the room. If you need this type of lamp, look for a model with an original form, for example, a designer Ladder floor lamp in the form of a wooden staircase with retro jugs hanging on a cable, acting as light bulbs.

The lamp may also have an attractive branched structure or an unusual color. The distinctive shape can effectively detract from furniture that no longer matches the current décor. On the other hand, lovers of the classics will certainly like models that are simple in form, such as the Cancun floor lamp on a silver leg with a mint lampshade. In turn, the stylish Nowodvorski arc lamp is ideal for illuminating the relaxation area above the sofa, and also looks great in the reading area.

How to choose a lamp for different arrangements in the living room? 

Compliance of the lamp with the style of the interior is just as important as the technical issues. The following tips will help you choose the type of interior lamp in the most popular interior styles:

• Classic interiors: Break the routine and choose a model with an original form, but with quality, elegant materials, such as the Capri Floor 6 model on a gold leg with spherical shades. When looking for ceiling lighting, look no further than the Amber Mini Light, which features a two-tone glass ball-shaped lampshade that is great for breaking up decorative wall moldings.

• Scandinavian interiors: Choose a bold shape, such as Segre's iconic cone-shaped lamp or Amsfield's wicker wood lamp for Eglo. On the other hand, the ACEBRON floor lamp with a decorative paper and plastic lampshade on three bamboo legs will complement a Scandinavian-style living room.

• Industrial interiors: In a damp loft living room, for example, the CRANE gold-copper lamp on a marble base can become an elegant element. In turn, the Factory metal lamp, inspired by the equipment of old factories, will appeal to fans of original interior design elements.

We hope that our tips will help you choose the right lighting for your living room to make it functional and stylish.

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