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Living room, bedroom, office, and kitchen, every room in your home should have secondary lighting—and wall lights are always up to the task. The lighting that wall lights provide is perfect to illuminate dark corners, add a bit of calming ambiance with softer lighting, provide bright task lighting for situations that require precision and focus, and finally, infuse some mega style into your interior decor. There are a variety of wall lights from sleek cordless wall sconces to budget-friendly rechargeable reading lamps and our collection has something for every style and budget. After all, what’s the point of an amazing room design if no one can see it!?
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93 photo-ideas of lighting and lamps above the dining table
It is the dining table that brings together all household members, friends and relatives.
Here we not only eat, but also communicate, which means that a single pendant lamp for such a multifunctional zone is indispensable. And convenience and a suitable mood in this variety can be achieved by various means - including by choosing the right lighting scenario.
To fully immerse yourself in the view, we advise you to click on the first photo and go to full screen mode. And then - flip through large pictures and enjoy our selection of bright ideas for lighting the dining table. On some photos you will find green labels that contain additional information about the items used in this interior. Under the photos you can find information about the project and the techniques and materials used. Share your ideas in the comments after the article!
The Way We Play
1. Natural light
By placing the dining table in front of the windows, you solve the problem of lighting at least during daylight hours.
Not everyone, however, can boast of an abundance of natural light: in this Stockholm apartment, large windows are left over from the garment factory that was previously located here.
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2. Single lamp above the table
To create an atmosphere of intimacy and comfort, we use a suspension hanging low over the dining table. In this interior, the authors of the project hung a designer lamp that gives diffused light, playing with shadows.
Chandelier: Suspension Bau Small by Normann Copenhagen; from crown: Chaise Masters, diz. Philippe Starck for Kartell
Zhenya Zhdanova
3. Uniform illumination
Artichoke chandelier by renowned designer Poul Henningsen and its replicas are not just art objects turned off.
When switched on, the chandelier creates uniform, glare-free lighting throughout 360 degrees due to the “petals”.
David Churchill - Architectural Photographer
4. Skylights
The absence or lack of conventional windows can be compensated for by skylights. In addition, they let in up to two times more light than conventional vertical windows in the wall.
Town House Interiors
5. Light over
The main rule when choosing a roof window or windows is that the area of glazing should be at least 10% of the area of the illuminated room. That is, if the window area is 0.9 sq.m, then it will be enough to illuminate a room of 9 sq.m. Philippe Starck for Kartell
Callwey
6. Multiply light
To double the lighting in the dining area, place a mirror in front of the lamp, as in this house in Germany.
Chairs: Eames Plastic Side Chair (DSR) by Vitra
Olga Ashby Interiors
7. Four walls
If there is no natural light as such, then one mirror over the dining table is not enough. A crystal chandelier and mirrored walls will multiply the light.
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8. Add fire
An additional source of lighting can be a small biofireplace, the fire from which multiplies in a nearby mirror or glass panel.
Chandelier: Moooi
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90.0011 A large dining table requires decent lighting - let it be a ceiling chandelier, a floor lamp and a huge floor mirror to reflect them.
10. Local Reflection
Ceiling mosaics will also help increase the flow of light: in this Chicago apartment, mirror “honeycombs” collect light from a window and from a chandelier.
PANACOM
11. Multiple lighting scenarios
Why not have multiple lighting scenarios for the same luminaires? By switching the light from the top to the bottom, we create a different atmosphere - cheerful and bright for a festive reception or calming and subdued for an everyday meal.
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family circle, candles - for romantic evenings.
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Olga Shangina | Photography
13. Marking the boundaries
If the dining table is located near the cooking area, then this neighborhood must be delimited by light.
For example, hang a regular chandelier for the dining area, and track lights for the cooking area.
Enjoy Home Studio
14. Accent lighting
Track lights allow you to create different accents in the room: you can highlight this or that detail on the dining table or in the surrounding decor.
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15. Lights on the busbar
Lumina illuminate the desired area, “catch” one or another object.
16. Spot lighting
When illuminating the dining table, one should not forget about other important objects of this zone - chairs. You can highlight them with single rotating lamps.
Hovanskaya Olga
17. On the move
The choice of track lighting systems may be related to the layout of the dining area.
For example, in this Moscow kitchen, the dining table is a transformer consisting of several parts. And when they move, the light accent also shifts.
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Odnushechka | Odnushechka
18. On wheels
As an additional lighting device, you can use a floor lamp, which can be placed on a skateboard for greater mobility.
BohoStudio
19. On the job
Do not forget that the dining area can be used not only for its intended purpose. For example, on the kitchen sofa you can sit with a book - and here, without an additional light source, well, no way!
I.D.interior design
20. Seeing double
If the spot of light from a single lamp does not completely cover the surface of the dining table, find him a companion.
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Odnushechka | Odnushechka
21.
Sweet couple
It is important to place paired lamps not too close, but not too far from each other: exactly at such a distance that the table top is completely covered with light.
Luminaires: Eichholtz
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22. At different levels
The height of the pendants does not have to be the same: asymmetry will give dynamics to an overly calm interior of the dining area.
Vera Tarlovskaya Interiors
23. Above and below
Ideally, the length of the wire of the pendant lamp above the dining table should be adjustable, as in this Moscow apartment - to change the lighting (from bright to dim) and the atmosphere around.
Design: Vera Tarlovskaya
Wickenden Hutley
24. Adjustable height
Some pendant lights have a special mechanism that allows you to adjust the height without much effort.
Galina Terekhova
25. Reflective effect
Dark plafonds and lampshades retain part of the light, which can be corrected by their internal reflective surface.
Tatyana Alenina Design Bureau
26. Add some rhythm
The number of lamps above the dining table can be chosen based not only on the need for lighting, but also on the rhythmic components of the zone (number of shelves, chairs).
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27. Dazzling!
To prevent the lamp from dazzling those sitting at the dining table, it is worth giving preference to shades that scatter light.
Fixtures: 19th C. Casbah by Crystal Chandelier
CROSBY STUDIOS
28. Flexible
Wall sconces on telescopic rails are suitable for illuminating large rooms - their design allows you to control the light fluxes and their direction.
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Masfotogenica Interiorismo
29. Fixture
Adjustable lamps are great for illuminating the dining area for different occasions. These fixtures change and adapt to your needs.
Totaste.studio | Viktor Stefan
30. Lamps with articulated legs
Hanging lamps with articulated legs above the dining table are a very flexible solution. Lower lower for a cozy chamber atmosphere - raise higher for general light.
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Roma & Ro
Design: Roma & Ro.
32. Side light
The LED lighting of the cabinet next to it can also act as additional lighting for the dining area.
Woodford Architecture and Interiors
33. Insight Wall
Side wall lighting can also complement the main lighting of the dining area, bringing an element of intimacy.
Chair: Tolix A56 Armchair
Special-style
34. The Edge of Reason
The proximity of different lamps and lighting schemes can separate different areas of the kitchen - for lunch and for cooking. Don't be afraid to combine different shapes, colors and styles of lighting fixtures.
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Elena Gordina
35. Artemide lamps in this Tokver living room became one of the most important designer finds in this apartment. There are three of them, but they work like one. They have an RGB function and color control from the remote control.
And when turned off, they bring the illusion of specularity and shine to matte and seasoned tones.
Projectorstudio
36. Tethered
Single hangers with long cords are rarely used alone. Without a "companion" or "company", such lighting for the dining area is sometimes not enough. Do not look for similarities - use asymmetry, cords of different lengths.
TS Design | Taras Bezrukov and Stas Samkovich
Alexander Pollock Interiors
39. Make it dark
Chandeliers with dark shades look luxurious, but you can't do without an additional light source in the dining area. After all, they let in only 20% of the light from the lamps installed in them.
Table: Maison Est; chair: Home Concepts ; luminaire: About Space
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In different directions
Using a single lighting fixture in the kitchen is considered a mistake, since different areas should be illuminated according to different scenarios. Another thing is if this lamp is equipped with adjustable shades.
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Ksenia Bobrikova. Xenia Design Studio
41. Bon appetit
The dining table needs to be well lit, so don't be afraid to overdo it with the number of lights. Poor lighting does not stimulate the appetite, and the dishes seem not so tasty.
Cassidy Hughes Interior Design
42. Put a dot
Spot lighting built into the stretch ceiling acts as an additional light source. But you can’t do without central lighting - spot light is not so bright and pleasant.
Chandelier: Endless
Jane Kim Architect
43.
Level
Calculate the placement of pendant lamps so that they do not touch their head when getting up from the dining table. For example, place the hangers strictly in the center of the table.
Avocado Sweets Design Studio
44. On a wire
A chandelier for lighting a dining table can be assembled independently - according to your needs - from single lamps on a wire.
Pierre Jean Verger
45. Stand firmly on your feet
The dining table is illuminated by more than just a ceiling chandelier. A floor lamp for these purposes is a more convenient option, because it can always be placed where light is needed.
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Godrich Interiors
47. Directional light
An arched floor lamp on an arched tripod is intended rather for directional lighting.
48. Stand in the corner
The floor lamp captivates with its mobility: it can always be pushed into a corner and used to illuminate the dining table only on occasion.
Thomas Herrmann
49. Such a diffused
Despite the fact that the floor lamp is translated as “torch” from French, the light from it is sometimes rather subdued. You can enhance the effect of diffused light with a paper lampshade.
50. Where to go
Dining table lighting doesn't have to be static at all - with a floor lamp you can move it to the right place.
Floor Lamp : Uno Floor Light, Richard Taylor Designs;
chair: Tolix A chair
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51. On all fronts
Dining area lighting scenario can include several lighting options: LED strip on the ceiling, sconces on the wall and a lamp on a flexible tripod.
52. Single on the side
Sometimes it is useful to move away from templates and abandon paired wall lights.
Chris Snook
53.
Portable lamp
Mobile lamps have a very long cord that allows maximum freedom of movement. Though in the next room, even over the dining table, even on the street.
54. Wall lamp instead of traditional lighting
Modern wall lamps on long telescopic rails, due to their flexibility, can compete with a ceiling lamp. They can not only reach the table, but also highlight the picture or window.
Wall sconce: Applique 1 Bras Pivotant Courbe
P.S.pierreswatch
55. Set the accents
Light up family photos and important decor items with gooseneck wall sconces.
Fawn Galli Interiors
56. In different directions
Wall sconces with several shades are similar in their functionality to track lights: each shade can be responsible for lighting a separate area.
Sarah Lavoine - Studio d'architecture d'interior
57.
Street lights at home
Indoor street lights are gaining popularity amid the craze for loft aesthetics: garden and sidewalk lights, industrial-looking lamps and bulbs are some of the most popular details in such interiors.
S. B. Long Interiors
58. Three in one
The dining area can combine several lighting options at once: central - with adjustable shades, local - sconces for side lighting, additional - candles.
Chandelier: Lindsey Adelman Globe Branching Bubble Chandelier
Kara Rosenlund
Like this Australian house in Brisbane.
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60. Add some air
Outdoor dining isn't just about sitting in the garden. You can also create an appropriate atmosphere in the apartment: put a slatted bench as a sofa and choose street lamps as a wall lamp.
Design: Crosby Studios
Michael Kelley Photography
61. Old-fashioned
Two wall chandeliers fill the dining area with gentle light and romance. It is better to arrange them a little further from the main light - in order to avoid conflict.
Sarah Greenman
62. With a spark
Candles in wall chandeliers are not the safest lighting option. As an analogue, you can use sconces with shades that imitate candles.
Chairs: STEFAN Chair
Teri Fotheringham Photography
63. Light from below
Additional lighting of the dining area can create a peaceful atmosphere - for example, LED table (bar counter) lighting. And illuminated walls can be made from a material with an interesting texture.
Tutto Interiors
64.
Light in the worktop
The LED strip can also be installed under the worktop. Just do not overdo it with the light, so that there is no feeling that you are in a bar.
Mal Corboy Design
65. Temperature
Appetite while eating will largely depend on the lighting of the dining area. The higher the lamp temperature in Kelvin (K), the colder the light. Choose lamps up to 5500K (warm white or neutral white) for this zone.
Tastefully done
66. Pop Art
The dining table in this Moscow apartment is lit by an unusual design with LED strip and spotlights. This lighting option corresponds to the general style of the kitchen - pop art.
LED strip, spotlights: CENTRSVET
Zimmerman Interiors
67. Colored lighting
Colored ceiling lighting is created along the contour using LED strip.
It is attached with a self-adhesive base, which is convenient in terms of installation.
Shirley Meisels
68. Glow algorithm
You can choose the RGB LED strip paired with the controller. It will allow not only to change the backlight color, but also to set the glow algorithm.
Interior Studio M2
69. Add color
With the LED strip, the color of which can be switched using the controller, you feel like a director of your kitchen. The dining table can be illuminated in different colors depending on the occasion or time of day.
Simone Micheli
70. Stand up as a wall
If the LED strip seems insufficient and its light seems dim, then an LED panel or box can be used. It can be placed both on the ceiling and on the wall.
ub.design | Boris Uborevich-Borovsky
71.
Two in one
LED strip provides a wide field for creativity: it can be used not only to illuminate the ceiling above the dining table, but also to illuminate furniture and decor items. Or for a hood that doubles as a central light source, as in this Moscow apartment.
Design — UB.Design.
Barbara Rooch Interior Environments, Inc.
72. Illuminated multi-level ceiling
Cornice lighting can visually elevate a multi-level ceiling. It can be either individual spotlights or LED strip.
Fricano Custom Cabinetry
73. Inner Empire
Hidden light sources - lamps or LED strips - will emphasize not only a chic chandelier, but also the lower level of the ceiling.
74. Partial lighting
You can also organize partial lighting with LED strip - by installing it, for example, in moldings near the dining table. Or run along the ceiling or floor, creating the illusion of a hovering wall.
Paolo Carli Moretti Architetto
75. Age limit
If young people are gathering at the dinner table, then chandeliers and crystal may not be appropriate. Lighting can match the club theme - spotlights, lights, LED strips, halogen lamps.
MOHAMED KEILANI
76. Less is more
LED strips are less powerful than other light sources. This option is suitable for eco-interior design, Scandinavian style, minimalism.
Nina Frolova
77. A holiday that is always with you
Do not remove the Christmas tree garland immediately after the New Year - it will serve as decorative lighting, including the dining table. And the feeling of a holiday will not leave you while eating.
Nicole Crowder Design
78. Bulbs on the wall
You can decorate a floor lamp, a mirror, separate decor items near the dining table with a garland.
Or a slate wall with a decorative skull, like in this American dining room.
Louise de Miranda
79. Around the world
Decorative light sources - table lamps, garlands - can serve not only to illuminate the dining table, but also for an accent wall, as in this house in the Netherlands.
Monteliushome
80. Plastic fantasy
For reasons of convenience and safety, you should choose a garland with plastic shades and LED lights. Such a lighting device will not heat up and will not break.
Hometown Evolution Inc.
81. Like outdoors
Try to create an atmosphere of gatherings on the veranda - put strings of light bulbs in two rows above the dining table.
82. Diagonally
Or you can break your usual vision and let a garland with light bulbs diagonally, as in this New York apartment.
Ghirardelli Architetti
83.
In tandem
Even flammable objects can be decorated with a garland with LED bulbs. For example, an old snag, which after that will turn into a decorative lamp.
84. Spotlight
Such not very homely (at first glance) lighting fixtures as spotlights, street lamps and garlands will perfectly fit into a loft-style interior. Just don't use a spotlight to light the dining table (the flood can be too bright) - let it serve a decorative purpose.
P.S.pierreswatch
85. Home comfort
A table lamp as a local light brings a special atmosphere of home comfort. Its light can also highlight the main thing - and hide the secondary.
Estelle GRIFFE
86. Zoning with light
A small room can be divided into zones using table lamps. They will mark the light border, beyond which the workspace or bedroom begins.
Luca Girardini - Photos
87.
Source of light and inspiration
The dining area will be personalized with custom-made lamps. For example, in this Berlin "communal for architects" all the furniture and lighting are made by the residents.
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modern models on adjustable tripods will cope with this task easily.
Lev Lugovskoy
89. Bon appetit
To illuminate the dining table, it is better to choose lamps that generate a warm or neutral white color. Distorted colors can spoil the color of food and appetite.
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90. Street spirit
Street signs can be used as additional light sources. In this British home, cool white neon tubes are attached to a frame and powered by the mains.
91. Advertisement break
The light-bulb advertising sign is not as cold as neon and is perfect for creating a cafe atmosphere right in the kitchen or dining room.
Natalie Myers
92. As an addition
Of course, a street sign will not create enough lighting for a dining table - you can't do without the main light. Combine different light sources and different chairs.
Galeazzo Design
93. A bold decision
Don't be afraid of extraordinary solutions in lighting the dining table: an umbrella chandelier on an adjustable tripod with a punching bag as a counterweight cannot fail to attract attention.
Chandelier: Baccarat Crystal Marie Coquine Chandelier
Lighting in the living room: 100 photo options for organizing light sources
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From general to local — we tell in detail what lighting should be in a modern living room, and analyze scenarios for different layouts.
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A lot depends on the right light: how comfortable you will be in the room, how the furniture, decoration and decor will look, whether you will spoil your eyesight while sitting with a book under a dim lamp. In this article, we will tell you how to plan lighting in the living room so that it meets all the needs of the residents and looks beautiful.
How to think about the light in the living room
Basic rules
Luminaire types
— For main light
— For local light
Scenario options
— Kitchen-living room
– Private room
– Living room-bedroom
— Combination with cabinet
If the ceiling is low
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Let's start with general rules to help you plan your living room lighting design:
- Think over the light at the stage of repair.
The placement of functional zones depends on this. For ceiling and wall lights, you will need outlets, and you also need to immediately plan the location of the outlets. - Regardless of the size and function of the room, there must be at least two types of lighting: main and local. Often decorative lighting is added to them.
- The number of light points and the power of the lamps depend on the area of \u200b\u200bthe room, the location and size of the windows.
- Each functional area must have its own light sources. For example, if you have a large kitchen-living room, the lamps should not only be on the ceiling in the center of the room, but also in the cooking area, above the dining room and the soft sofa group.
- Don't forget the accessories. If the room is dark, a beautiful picture will simply merge with a gray or beige wall. Figured floor vase - will become a nondescript shadow in the corner. So that the accent details are not lost against the general background, spotlight the large decor.
This can be either museum-type lighting (for example, small lamps above paintings) or hidden. For decorative lighting in the living room in a modern style, LED strips are well suited. - Choose the right light temperature. It should not be too yellow (the eyes will get tired, and the colors in the room will be distorted), nor too white - you will get the effect of hospital lamps, the space will become uncomfortable.
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Modern lighting in the living room is not limited to a chandelier and floor lamp. There are many models of lamps that fit different scenarios and interior styles.
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For skylight use:
- Chandeliers are a classic option for which it is important to choose the right height and decor. The smaller the room, the closer to the ceiling the chandelier should hang, so as not to clutter up the space and not visually reduce the height of the walls. The large format and many decorative details are suitable for spacious rooms and matching styles. For example, in Art Deco, Neoclassicism and Classics, a luxurious accent chandelier is indispensable.
- Plafonds - there can be one large or a group of plafonds on the same base. In the second case, consider their number: the more modest the area of \u200b\u200bthe living room, the less they should be so as not to overload the interior.
- Spots are a miniature version of spotlights. Small in size, they are mounted on the base, and the body itself can be rotated at any angle, directing the stream of light where it is needed.
- Spot - are built into the canvas and are almost invisible. For maximum effect, choose models without contours - so they completely dissolve into the ceiling.
- Pendant lights are well suited for local lighting. And in the united space they also zone it. So, most often, hanging models are placed above the dining group in the kitchen-living room. Hangers differ not only in design, but also in the type of fastening: it can be point (on a cord), linear (on a rectangular base) and circular (for a group of lamps). As well as the design: there are linear models and those that are mounted on various cables.
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Others
In addition to ceiling and pendant lamps, any other types of lamps are suitable for the living room.
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These include:
- Floor lamps - various types of floor lamps, which are selected taking into account the style of the room, the height of the ceiling and the necessary functionality. For example, if you love to read in your living room, check out a hinged floor lamp that can be tilted to make the light more directional.
- Table lamps - small lamps are suitable for illuminating a desktop and a bed, but they can also be used as a decorative light.
This includes nightlights and electric candles. - Wall - any sconces that are mounted on the wall. They are convenient to highlight a dining group, a reading nook, highlight corners or emphasize decor.
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Let's analyze the best lighting design options in the living room for different scenarios.
Kitchen-living room
Now this is one of the most popular layouts, as open combined spaces are in trend.
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Main features:
- It is necessary to illuminate a fairly large area, which is not blocked by walls and blind partitions.
- There are at least three functional areas: the kitchen itself, the dining room and the hall.
- Light in this case plays not only a technical role, but also acts as a zoning tool.
If the room is small in area (10-15 sq. m.), for the general overhead light, one ceiling lamp in the center or spots along the perimeter of the ceiling will be enough. For a spacious room, it is better to make two or even three main lamps in different parts of the room.
Local illumination is located in each zone. In the kitchen, this is usually the illumination of the work surface and cabinets. In the dining room, pendant lights or wall sconces next to the dining table. In the recreation area - soft diffused light from a floor lamp or lamps.
If the living room has a stretch ceiling, lighting and different height levels will help zone the space without overloading it with heavy structures. For example, the canvas may be slightly lower in the cooking area and slightly higher in the living part of the room.
Above the sofa group, you can organize hidden lighting around the perimeter, which will give a soft, subdued light.
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Separate room
Ceiling lighting in the living room is represented by a beautiful chandelier, a system of LEDs (they can be hidden or accent) or a powerful lamp with a large shade.
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The rest of the illumination depends on the footage, shape and content of the room.
If you have a home library, organize micro-illumination of the shelves, and also make sure that it is convenient to read books. For example, place a floor lamp or hang a sconce with a sufficiently powerful light on the wall near the sofa or armchair.
It is important that the seating area can be quickly changed from bright to dim. So you can change the mood and create a relaxed atmosphere for a romantic evening, watching a movie, etc. And dim warm lighting will not glare from the screen.
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Living room-bedroom
If the hall is combined with the bedroom, it is important to consider lighting scenarios so that you can both relax and spend time actively with family or friends.
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Use the following scheme:
- Primary ceiling light - 1-2 ceiling lamps (depending on the size of the room).
- Sufficiently bright local sources in the hall - a floor lamp, pendant lamps, sconces.
- Subdued lighting in the sleeping area.
- Brighter point sources near the bed (eg nightstand lamp). If you have a dressing table or wardrobe, light them up as well.
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Combination with Cabinet
An apartment does not always have space for a separate office, so the workplace is often arranged in a common room.
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The lighting system here will be the same as in a regular separate living room, only the illumination of the workplace is added. And it should be not only a small table lamp next to the computer. To make it comfortable to work at the computer and with papers, add another light source in this area. Let it be a soft LED-backlight, a small floor lamp or a pendant lamp.
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Important to know:
- Light visually corrects proportions and expands space just like traditional tools like a light palette and mirrors. And in combination with them gives an even greater effect.
- Minimize the number of pendant lights, especially long and massive ones. Use predominantly wall, table and floor models. From the ceiling, pay attention to the built-in spots and track systems.
- Win-win - LED lighting around the perimeter, which creates the effect of a floating ceiling. The canvas visually deepens and rises up. This type of lighting is easy to equip on a tension structure.
- To visually stretch the walls upwards, choose vertically shaped sconces and chandeliers with light directed upwards.
