LIVING ROOM LIGHTING 

 

 

Layers of decorative lighting in your lounge can help with functionality as well as bring personality and style into your most versatile living space.  

 

 

Create a central focal point

 

Whether it is a traditional period property or a modern minimalistic  home, there are many decorative lights available to suit. Choose a light that has a metal finish that blends in with the architectural elements in the room such as brass, nickel or black door handles. Then if you have the space to create drama with a beautiful crystal chandelier or a modern LED sculptural light, this will help to bring a sparkling focus point into your room.

 

You may have a low ceiling, so choose from a large collection of decorative flush or semi-flush fixtures for this situation. Consider installing dimmer switches in your lounge to enable you to create a relaxing ambience when settling down to relax or to watch a movie.

 

 

 

 

Creating additional layers

 

Wall lights offer a great opportunity to make them functional wall art, especially with dramatic overscaled sconces. Consider accent picture lights to illuminate your favourite paintings or cabinet lighting to showcase your treasured possesions. The clever use of natural light from windows, reflected into the room from statement mirrors should help make the most of bright sunny days, along with beautiful soft candle light and fireplaces in the winter. 

 

 

 

Table and Floor Lamps

 

A pair of table lamps on sofa side tables can add a final soft layer of light, as well as provide additional task lighting if they have flexible arms to pull out and direct light over your shoulder whilst reading or crafting. Table lamps are available in all shapes and can bring a pop of colour to your décor in the daytime, as well as provide a gentle light in the evening. Stylish floor lamps can help fill an otherwise dark corner when paired with an armchair to create a relaxing reading nook.   

 

 For more inspirational ideas to brighten up your living room, visit the Distinctive Lighting showroom in Mill Lane, Alton, Hampshire where you will find more than 2,500 lighting models on display. The variety of choice is unrivalled, and our staff are on hand Monday to Friday 9-5pm and Saturday 9-1pm.