Old outdated light fixtures which look ancient or plain ugly? Not enough light to do anything? You shouldn’t have to suffer in the dark! Get some new and bold lighting to get enough light and add a chic touch to the space. When deciding how to decorate a living room with better lighting, there are different types of living room light fixtures and lamps designed for different purposes. Here are some functional ideas that may be useful for choosing.
Multiple Fixtures
In a large room, a single overhead fixture may not be enough. In most cases, pot lights are a good solution, but if recessed lighting isn’t for you there is another possibility. Consider hanging multiple fixtures throughout the room, which will create several layers of light – you may use all of them at a time or just some. They key to making this look work is to stick with fairly simple fixtures that have clean silhouettes, and to hang them on a grid rather than in random spots throughout the ceiling.
A stylish contemporary living room done with ceiling lights and a statement black chandelier wiht a mid-century modern feel.
Ceiling lights, track lighting and a chandelier are enough to make this mid-century modern room illuminated.
Wall lamps and bulbs hanging down from a wooden beam add an industrial touch to the living room.
A glam chandelier, a garland of lights and a bold star-shaped hanging lamp for illuminating the space.
A small living room with a statement chandelier and a floor lamp that is used as a task light.
A statement crystal chandelier is combined with wooden ceiling lights to keep the space light-filled.
An elegant art deco living room with a sunburst chandelier, matching wall lamps and mirrors to reflect this light.
A statement black chandelier paired with simple ceiling lights to give enough illumination.
Ceiling Accent
Highlight the height of your ceilings with a chandelier or a pendant lamp – it’s the most popular idea. Choose a piece that matches your room style and accent it with a ceiling medallion if you want. When it comes to living room lighting ideas, don’t be afraid to think outside the box. Lighting around the perimeter of a ceiling can provide accent light as well a unique detail not common to most living rooms. Such accent light accentuates the architectural details of the ceiling, but it adds an aura of elegance to this sophisticated space.
Built-in lights plus inner lights along the perimeter of the whole ceiling create a relaxing mood in the space.
Hanging glass pendant lamps at different height will make a bold statement and bring light.
A statement colored glass pendant lamp is accented with a ceiling medallion even more.
A beautiful and whimsical living room chandelier resembling flowers on branches is a chic fixture.
A dark beaded chandelier accented with a ceiling medallion is a gorgeos contrasting idea for this moody room.
Geometric pendant lamps pefectly match the mid-century modern style used here.
A catchy mid-century modern chandelier accented with a ceiling medallion is a cool idea.
A gorgeous black chandelier styled as sconces contrasts the space and makes it stand out.
A statement modern chandelier featuring multiple bulbs with copper touches.
A black chanddelier imitating old candle ones contrasts the neutral space and adds drama.
A black chandelier with a bold design adds to the mid-century modern style of the room.
Sculptural Sconces
Make a bold statement with unique sconces. Modern sconces are adjustable, allowing the user to change the size, as well as where the light is being directed. Even more importantly, they provide a unique, sculptural element that sets a modern tone for the space. You may go for various colors and finishes but the most popular choices are black and metallics like brass, copper or gold to ad da shiny glam touch to the space.
A large wall sconce with a lampshade adds coziness to the living room.
A chic and glam wall sconce in gold and white is a cool idea to make reading more comfortable.
A black wall sconce matches the style and colors of this living room providing some cozy light.
Sculptural black sconces add some light and continue the quirky look of the gallery walls.
A neutral and simple wall lamp in the living room is what you need for some additional light.
Some brass wall sconces add a glam feel to the living room and provide some light, too.