How to choose the right lighting for your living room to set the right mood
Lighting a living room is an art: in fact, lighting is not only functional but should be thought of as a layering game, since the living room needs to host a broad range of activities. Pendants, diffused lights and wall lamps contribute to creating a versatile and welcoming atmosphere, suitable for any time of day, and provide the necessary visual comfort. If well calibrated, direct and indirect light sources decorate, add depht and can even make a rather anonymous corner more interesting.
The centerpiece for many living rooms is a pendant, which provides overall illumination and is ideal for convivial moments. Choosing the right design, be it a sculptural pendant, a sophisticated minimalist suspended lamp or a chandelier composition, lends character to the living room and enhances the furnishings. Among modern ceiling lights for living room, WireLine by Flos emits indirect light; it can be used individually or as a repeating element that punctuates the space with a dramatic result, although it is reduced to its essential components, the light source and electrical cord made up of a rubber band.
Array by Vibia is a collection of pendant lamps in various sizes that allows for dynamic suspended configurations; it emits direct light.
Ambient lighting provided by table or floor lamps with straight or arched stems, sets the tone of the space without strong contrasts: it is ideal for watching TV or creating a relaxed mood around the conversation area.
Morning Glory by Aqua is an impactful lamp: the organic and sinuous shapes are enhanced by the use of silk and craftsmanship.
Lampe B by DCW Editions is inspired by the soft light of candles, while Cesta by Santa&Cole has its roots in the 1960s and was inspired by the chance encounter of its designer, Miguel Milá, with an opal glass globe abandoned outside a factory.
Anima, by Davide Groppi, has a poetic look, a minimalist aesthetic poised between Scandinavia and Japan capable of enhancing the purity of the creative gesture.
Wall sconces complete the living room lighting experience. Ideal for highlight architectural features and important objects, some of them can be swiveled and thus create evocative plays of light and endless lighting scenarios. Like Vitra's Potence, a classic signed by Jean Prouvé, whose steel arm attached to the wall rotates on its horizontal axis by almost 180 degrees. Hashira by Audo, on the other hand, is a modern Japanese lantern: its linen shade ensures an even spread of light.
If your living room includes a study or reading corner, it is also essential to provide spot lighting. Lamps with articulated or directional arms provide direct lighting (sometimes even dimmable) which is essential to avoid eye fatigue. The wide variety of models fits every context and style, integrating with the living room aesthetic.
The Sento collection of reading lamps by Occhio is characterized by its minimalist line and swiveling arm;
Oblique by Flos, in table or floor versions, on the other hand, is distinguished by an original patented lens that offers asymmetrical light distribution for excellent visual comfort. For those who prefer a more classic style,
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