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51 Wall Lights That You Need Everywhere From The Bedroom To Office

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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!?

Flos Mod 265 Style Long Swing Arm Wall Light: Based off the original Flos Mod 265 Light created by designer Paolo Rizzatto in 1973, this style of swing arm lamp still holds tons of contemporary flair. An ideal choice for those who need professional looking decor with a more relaxed feel. Looking for the original? It is available here.

Counterbalance Swing Arm LED Wall Light: Long, free moving, and sleek. This luxury swing arm wall light keeps both style and function in mind. It will blend well with a variety of decor styles, but it looks especially stunning when integrated into a contemporary or industrial setting. Great for bedroom, living room, and office spaces.

Tolomeo Style Swing Arm Wall Light: This aluminum option was modeled after Tolomeo, a design that won the 1989 Compasso d’Oro award. A polished task light that has enough versatility to be used everywhere from the kitchen to the office.

Serge Mouille Style Single Swing Arm Wall Light: If you are looking for a wall light with a little less length, this Serge Mouille style single swing arm wall light is a must see. It features a mix of Mid-Century Modern charm and Scandinavian style that you don’t want to miss!

Serge Mouille Style Double Swing Arm Wall Lamp: Or for just a few bucks more you can go for this Serge Mouille style double swing arm wall lamp. It has two lights for twice the lighting power, but still embodies the same vintage vibe. If you crave more luxury and authenticity, you can also find the original available here.

Wall Mounted Plug-In Reading Light: Looking for a budget-friendly buy with big style? This one is for you! This wall mounted plug-in light requires no wiring, plus it is highly affordable with a price tag coming in at under $50. However, if you prefer you can remove the plug in cord to make it hardwired.

Wall Mounted Swing Arm LED Light: A dimabble wall light that comes in a variety of color choices to match any color palette. This contemporary find is available in neutrals like Black, Silver, and White (shown) or eye-catching brights like Orange and Green.

Plug In Wall Light: A minimalist plug in wall sconce that is perfect for bedrooms short on space. Promising Review: “These are absolutely fantastic! I was able to replace my bulky table lamps with these and couldn’t be happier with my purchase.”

Glass Globe Wall Light: Have a little bit on sunshine in your home 24 hours a day! The IC Wall Light features no frills and a captivating minimalist aesthetic, making it a great addition to any space from hallways to bedrooms. Available in 2 sizes in Black, Chrome, or Brass (shown).

AJ Style Wall Lamp: If you are craving a stylish and modern design that is simplistically beautiful, then this wall lamp is up to task. It comes in either Black or White (shown). The original designed by Arne Jacobsen is available here in 10 colors.

Carronade 260 Wall And Table Lamp: Whether sitting on a table or mounted to the wall, the Carronade 260 lamp looks chic with its wood base and sand finish. This Scandinavian style treat is also available in Black.

Modern Minimalist Circular Wall Light: With its noteworthy shape and affordable price, we instantly knew that this circular wall light had to be on our list. Doesn’t it look like a minimalist take on an eclipse? Also available in Black.

Modern White Wall Sconce: Projecting soft lighting both up and down, this wall sconce is a budget-friendly buy that can help contribute to a relaxing ambiance in any space. This option works well with both classically and modern styled interiors.

Contemporary Flush Mount Wall Light: If you love the idea of a wall sconce, but felt the first was a bit to plain, what about this contemporary find? Its multi-layered design gives it a look that will seamlessly blend in with most contemporary decor styles.

Cylindrical Ribbon Wall Light: Looking like a perfectly shaved ribbon of white chocolate, this cylindrical wall light is an elegant choice that makes our stomachs rumble. A fresh add for hallways, living rooms, bedrooms, and dining spaces.

Bowler Hat Wall Lamp: A wall lamp that would do Charlie Chaplin proud! If you love this simple and sleek design that has just the right amount of quirk, a matching table lamp is also available.

Industrial Style Hand Shaped Lamp: We have to hand it to this lamp, it sure does make quite the statement. A must-have for those who love offbeat decor with industrial style and a dash or quirkiness.

Mini People LED Lamp: A mini LED lamp that is sure to turn a few heads. An adorable additional to any children’s room or any adult space meant for those young at heart. Available in multiple colors.

Monkey Wall Lamp: There is no monkeying around with this guy, he takes his job very seriously. He will get your light where it needs to go with flair and zero complaints. Available in Black, Gold, or White (shown). You can also get the Seletti original here.

Peacock Wall Light: Show off your style with this unexpected peacock wall light. A minimalist option for those who love to add fun and unexpected elements to their interior decor.

Mid Century Modern Sculptural Starburst Wall Light: This gold starburst wall light has Mid-Century Modern written all over it. With this eye-catching lighting option you not only get a great secondary lighting source, but a simple piece of wall art as well. What more could you ask for? Available in Chrome or Bronze (shown).

Secto 4230 Wall Lamp: Lay down and relax in bed with the Secto 4230 wall lamp. An ideal Nordic-inspired light for relaxing evenings sipping tea with a book and slow mornings that demand soft lighting.

Pattern Producing Wall Light: Let light paint your walls and add intrigue to your space! This fun wall design can be toggled by the literal flick of a switch thanks to this handmade laser cut lamp made in Holland.

Accordion Style Wall Lamp: This accordion won’t fill you space with music, but it will add a fair bit of light. This dimmable plug in wall lamp comes in either Red or Black (shown). Be sure to pair with a vintage style bulb to give it an extra kick of vintage charm.

Rustic Wall Mounted Lantern Lights: A rustic lantern wall lamp that is begging to be hung in a farmhouse, nautical, or cottage style interior. This thematic light is a poignant choice that both beach lovers and forest lovers can agree on.

Industrial Style Wall Light: If you want to do industrial style on a budget, then this dynamic duo should definitely be on your short list. Coming in at a little over $20 each, it is hard to go wrong will these wall lights.

Steampunk Style Pipe Light: The steampunk style light that you need if you are looking for a conversation starter. Once you see this pipe light as an octopus directing a plane landing, you can’t unsee it—but it doesn’t make this option any less great.

Nautical Style Wall Light: For exteriors that want a dimmable light with a wonderfully coastal feeling, this option is for you! It features a bronze shade, a dimmable design, and easy installation.

Traditional Bathroom Vanity Wall Lights: A vanity wall light that comes highly recommended by many. Promising Review: “It looks perfect in my bathroom. It was super easy to install and I love that it shipped very fast and well packed. I wanted a farmhouse style vanity light for the bathroom and this is just so perfect. Very good looking and sturdy built. Great price for the good quality light.

Modern Bathroom Vanity Wall Light: If you are veering away from the overdone styles of vanity wall lights, then this more contemporary choice might be up your alley. This minimalist light works either vertical or horizontal, plus it is available in 4 sizes.

Gooseneck Wall Light: The gooseneck wall light that all book lovers need. Its bendy build and dimmer switch will get the right light exactly where it needs to be, its sleek finish will keep your decor on point, and its affordable price will keep money in your pocket. Talk about a triple threat!

Bedside Wall Light With Shelf: Do away with end table clutter for good by nixing your end table. This bedside wall lamp with a shelf makes that possible. It has just the right amount of room for contact cases and other essentials, while making your bedroom feel more spacious and tidy.

Cute Wall Light With Antlers: A light with a price tag that you just can’t say no to. Even children’s room designs on tight budget can probably manage to slip one or two of these guys in without breaking the bank. Available in multiple colors and with or without antlers.

Adjustable And Rechargeable Battery Powered Wall Light: If you are a renter that loves the look of no messy cords or can’t be bothered to wire in a wall lamp, then this cordless wall light is for you! How does it work? A rechargeable battery.

Motion Sensing Stick-On Wall Lights: Wandering to the bathroom at night just became a whole lot safer, less jarring, and more stylish. This motion sensing stick on wall light means that you can see where you are going without turning on any harsh lights, plus it will cost you under $20.

Triangular Music Syncing Decorative Wall Lights: Step your lighting game up a notch—or 100—with these highly unique, Nano Leaf Lighting Panels. The perfect blend of wall art and modern lighting, these panels are reconfigurable and voice operated.

Modular Touch Sensitive Wall Lights: Possibly the coolest touch light we have ever seen! This modular wall light turns on with a single tap, plus it can be configured in infinite ways with as many pieces as you choose.

Neon Wall Lights: Neon wall lights with a lot of personality. If the “Do What You Love” version inspires you to watch some Netflix and take a nap, we hold zero judgement.

Marvel Superhero Night Lights: The night light that every Avengers loving kid—and adult—needs! Just a certain someone may not have survived Endgame, doesn’t mean they don’t deserve a spot in your superhero home decor.

Darth Vader Wall Light: Ironically light up your home using the Dark Side. This Darth Vader wall light is the Star Wars home decor that your space has been missing.

Cloud Wall Light: This cloud wall light makes a great addition to any kids room or eclectic space. It has an easy to reach switch and casts a dreamy glow.

Moon Wall Light: Make it a full moon every night with a moon wall light. Perfect for everyone from the stargazer to the big dreamer to the aspiring astronaut.

String Lights: And don’t forget to add a few twinkling stars with that moon. String lights like these will do the trick.

Luxury Wooden Wall Sconce: This luxury wall sconce is full of natural charm with its wooden build. A great choice for biophilic interior design, Scandinavian decor, or nature themed spaces.

Triangle Corner Ceiling Light: When wall space is limited and corners are just collecting dust, this triangle corner light can be a design saver. Say goodbye to dark and dim corners forever!

Modern Outdoor Wall Sconce: An outdoor wall sconce that will extend the modern style of your home onto the exterior. Made from aluminum and available in White or Black (shown).

Modern Minimalist Outdoor Wall Lamp With Bubble Glass: Reminiscent of a glass of champagne, it is no wonder that this modern minimalist outdoor wall light has a luxurious feel. Everyone will think that you paid far more than you actually did!

Solar Wall Light: No wiring, no plugs, no muss, no fuss. All you need is a bit of sun to power up this solar wall light. A tradiitonal style outdoor wall light that will meld well with a variety of decor styles.

Solar Outdoor Motion Sensor Lights: Help keep your yard safe with a few solar outdoor motion lights. It can help alert you when that pesky raccoon is trying to steal your garbage again or help your daughter safely try to sneak in past curfew.

Ring Floodlight Security Camera With Motion Sensor, Two Way Talk & Siren Alarm: If safety is a top priority for your home, then you should consider this wall light. If features not just a motion sensor, but a camera, a siren alarm, and a two way talk speaker.

Wall Mirror With Lights: Brighten up any dark wall or bathroom with this lighted vanity mirror. It is a contemporary piece that features a touch sensor, a dimmer function, brightness memory, and anti-fog. It can be hung either horizontal or vertical and is available in 3 sizes.


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Living room wall lighting ideas are a must-have in a well-designed space. We often talk about layering lighting because it’s so key to creating the right mood – but living room wall lights can do more than just conjuring up pleasant ambient lighting.

Chosen carefully, they are integral to your living room ideas – making small spaces feel larger and large rooms cozier. They can be used to highlight architecture, artwork and books, and bold designs can be a feature in their own right.

Below, we showcase just what fabulous living room wall lighting ideas can do for your space.

Living room wall lighting ideas

Living room lighting ideas deserve great attention when you are redesigning this most important of rooms. And while most of our readers will know not to rely on a single pendant in a space that needs clever mood lighting to feel inviting, wall lights are often overlooked. We’ve pulled together our top 10 living room wall lighting ideas – from downlighters to columns and decorative designs – to show just what can be done.

1. Use living room wall lighting to highlight a focal feature

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‘Directional lighting is a magical and underestimated tool for creating layers of light and adding atmosphere.’ says Joanna Spindler from Graham & Green . 

‘Angling a discreet beam down over a favorite piece of art, sculpture, or in this case a record player, allows you to influence the way your home feels and is experienced. The antiqued brass gives a soft golden glow, while the light in the rest of the room remains low and intimate. Bathing corners of your rooms in little pockets of light makes them come alive and feel warm and inviting – just as a home should be.’

2. Choose living room wall lights to add a decorative aspect

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Living room wall lighting ideas should be both practical and functional, but they are obviously part of your decor scheme, so match the materials, if not the design, to the other lighting you have – for example, this contemporary pendant light, with its glass shades and black body, matches the wall light perfectly. 

Helen Pett, design ambassador at Arteriors London adds: ‘Discrete and atmospheric, living room wall lights take little space and can provide a decorative flourish. We have seen lovely examples of customers using wall lights in pairs or trios along the length of their walls, framing cabinets, ornate mirrors, paired alongside floor lamps – all of which look stylish and unique while creating various levels of illumination. ’

3. Enhance space with living room wall lighting ideas

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Small living room lighting ideas really can enhance a tight space, with a shade that throws light upwards and downwards creating the neat visual trick of exaggerating the room's vertical proportions. 

‘Wall lights are a stylish and flexible lighting option for any room in your home, they’re particularly great if space is at a premium and you don’t have much table or floor space for lamps. 

'They are a great alternative light source for layering with ceiling lighting as they’re beautiful as both ambient and accent lighting, and can make a striking design statement in their own right.

'When positioning your wall lights, the ideal height and spacing will depend on the size and style of the fitting, the proportions of the room and the kind of look you’re wanting to create,’ explains Rohan Blacker, founder of Pooky .

4. Use living room wall lights to create a cozy reading nook

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You can use a wall lighting in a living room – whatever its size – to create a cozy corner – a directional light like the one above strikes the perfect balance of functionality and decorative effect.  

This type of living room wall lighting can be part of your lighting scheme in style, or, if it is in a more secluded corner of the living room you could choose a light that’s more individual, like this design. 

5. Pick living room wall lighting that's a standout feature 

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Living room wall lighting ideas are generally used as secondary fixtures, with a pendant being the main feature light. But there’s absolutely no reason why a wall light can’t step up to the plate and be the statement light in your living room, as above. 

Helen Pett, design ambassador at Arteriors London gives her advice: ‘Depending on the style you are looking for, consider whether you want to incorporate decorative, statement silhouettes or you prefer a more minimal solution. Plan for this early in the design process, as you will need to factor in the wiring of each fixture.’

6. Living room wall lights work well in pairs

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When planning living room lighting, think in terms of multiple living room wall lighting ideas. A pair will give you a touch of pleasing symmetry, as above, while a series of wall lights across a long living room can help create pace and unity. 

Consider using living room wall lights to create contrast: we love the use of the classic chalky blue shade in this room – the black of the lighting fixtures adds a more modern feel and tones with the other subtle black elements in the room.

7. Choose living room wall lights that match your home's style

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Living room lighting trends come and go, but it's worth bearing in mind the style and period of your home, and choosing authentic wall lights that complement it if you want a timeless scheme. 

In this living room, the wall light completely fits the scheme – it’s reminiscent of old oil wall lights from the Victorian era. 

‘Keep the lighting as soft and warm as possible, use wall lights and table lamps where possible and avoid too many spotlights making it feel stark and imposing in a space that’s purpose is for relaxation,’ advises Camilla Clarke, creative director at interior design studio Albion Nord .

8. Use living room wall lighting ideas to illuminate displays

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These stunning living room wall lights add a decorative glow – the light will be gentle due to the design – however, it will be bright enough to softly illuminate the books and vases. 

The curvaceous shape of these wall lights contrasts with the linear nature of the shelving – and they add a warm metallic element to what is an otherwise monochromatic color scheme.

9. Use slim wall lights to create a flattering glow

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Living room wall lighting ideas have so many advantages – they’re decorative, they can light up dark corners and they’re space saving – no need for a surface to place them on like a table lamp. 

They provide a softer, more diffuse light that can look dramatic when teamed with dark and dramatic living room paint ideas. Also consider how you want to position them, the one shown here could be placed vertically or horizontally.  

10. Choose living room wall lighting ideas for glamor

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What can we say about these beauties – if you want to go for wall lights that don’t blend into your living room scheme, then go all out as design agency Sims Hilditch has with these. 

Full of metallic intricacy, they will direct the light upwards due to the shape of the shades and they’ll create a warming layer of light. You can also see how well symmetry works when it comes to wall lights – they perfectly frame the fireplace.

How do I choose living room wall lights?

The first thing you need to consider is how much light you will need in the room. 

'When choosing the type, positioning and number of wall lights, take into consideration the amount of light from other sources, including natural light, and work how much light you’ll need your wall sconces to provide,' advises lighting experts at Pooky. 

As all interior designers know, it’s always a good idea to give yourself plenty of options for creating different moods in a room by having multiple sources of light – and it’s well worth investing in dimmable switches.

'Lighting rarely gets the consideration it deserves, but actually the lighting scheme can make or break the aesthetics and functionality of a living room, so it pays to plan it meticulously from the offset,’ comments Graeme Smith, conceptual designer at Second Nature and Metris.

What are the benefits of wall lights? 

Wall lights can be a great addition as they don’t take up space – you don’t need a side table or console for them, for example. They can almost act as both a table lamp and wall light. You can have a single one in a cozy corner or a row along the length of a wall. They also work brilliantly each side of artwork. 

Sophie has been an interior stylist and journalist for over 20 years and has worked for many of the main interior magazines during that time, both in-house and as a freelancer. On the side, as well as being the News Editor for indie magazine, 91, she trained to be a florist in 2019 and launched The Prettiest Posy where she curates beautiful flowers for modern weddings and events.  For H&G, she writes features about interior design – and is known for having an eye for a beautiful room.

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! nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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family circle, candles - for romantic evenings.

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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. nine0003

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15. Lamps on the bus supply
Lights on the overhead. 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. nine0003

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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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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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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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).

Spaciz Design Company Inc.

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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29. Fixture
Adjustable lamps are great for illuminating the dining area for different occasions. These fixtures change and adapt to your needs. nine0003

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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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. nine0003

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. nine0003

Table: Maison Est; chair: Home Concepts ; luminaire: About Space

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40. 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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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.

Anthropologie

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

Sconce: Applique 1 Bras Pivotant Courbe

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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. nine0003

Chandelier: Lindsey Adelman Globe Branching Bubble Chandelier

Kara Rosenlund

Like this Australian house in Brisbane.

CROSBY STUDIOS

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

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. nine0011

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. nine0003

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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. nine0003

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Houzz tour: Piano, fireplace and punching bag in a Moscow loft

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. nine0003

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. nine0003

Chandelier: Baccarat Crystal Marie Coquine Chandelier

8 interior lighting ideas you want to implement

1 Linear ceiling lighting

Parallel luminous lines create beautiful symmetry in the interior. To make the room seem wider, the lines are drawn along the long walls, leaving a slight indent from the edge of the ceiling. To create such luminous guides, several types of fixtures can be used.

  • Suspension lamps on a long cord. nine0833
  • LED lighting in a niche or on the edges of the mirror.
  • The most versatile and modern way is to install a magnetic system. Conductive tracks are attached along the walls or ceiling, and different types of lamps are mounted on them. Due to magnetic fasteners, you can change the type and location of lamps - that is, depending on the arrangement of furniture and the style of the interior, make a combination of pendant, recessed or overhead lamps. For the bedroom, for example, you can choose narrow overhead lights that are attached to the MAG ORIENT tracks from Arlight - they give a wide beam angle of 80 ° and beautifully diffuse the light. nine0833

Project designer: Irina Adrianova, IG @andrianova_design

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2 Colored LED lighting as an accent

Colored LED strips will perfectly fit into a modern interior and become an independent accent: it will be enough just to turn on the lighting at night.

Tapes are installed under the body of a bed or sofa, under the top row of kitchen cabinets or under the bath - where the bright light of the LEDs will not hit your eyes. On the market there are single-color tapes (white or color), RGB (color - changing color when using control systems), MIX-tapes (changing the shade of white from warm to cold). nine0003

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3 Lighting for textured walls and decor

If the room has an accent textured wall, it will look much more spectacular with evening lighting. Wall sconces are usually used for these purposes, but they distract attention from the texture and create visual noise. If you want to avoid this, use a magnetic system.

You can choose, for example, the MAG-25 model from Arlight: its tracks are only 25 mm thick. The main advantage of the magnetic system for accent walls is that it allows you to change the type of fixtures. For example, if the living room has an accent wall with a wooden panel, narrow elongated lamps are suitable for lighting. They will beautifully scatter light over the entire surface. And if a picture appears on the wall, you can attach directional miniature lamps to the track, like in museums: they have a directional narrow beam angle of 24°. Then the light accent will shift to the canvas. nine0003

At the same time, the magnetic mount is easy to install, but reliable - the luminaires will not fall if you touch them with your hand. In addition, the voltage in them is only 24V, so they are completely safe for humans.

Project designer: Irina Adrianova, IG @andrianova_design

4 Asymmetric luminaires

Symmetry in the interior is used as a basic design principle, but today many designers are abandoning the canons. In addition, sometimes it is not necessary to achieve absolute symmetry in the room - there is a risk of creating the feeling of a hotel room. The idea of ​​​​lighting with a deliberate violation of symmetry: different lamps on a long cord on the sides of the bed or sofa. You can also hang a sconce on one side, and on the other side put a small table lamp on the cabinet. nine0003

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5 From walls to ceiling: enveloping lighting

Lines of light flowing from walls to ceiling create a truly futuristic picture in the interior. They attract attention and make the space more unique. For example, in the photo below, two rectangles were made from magnetic tapes. Such an idea can be realized using the MAG-45 magnetic system from Arlight. Tracks can be matched to light walls and ceilings, if you want to follow the principles of minimalism, or in a contrasting black tint for an accent. Thus, it will be possible to decorate a room of any size by combining tracks from 0.5 m to 3 m long.

Project designer: Evgeniya Antonova, IG @sova_design_interior

Project designer: Evgeniya Antonova, IG @sova_design_interior

6 Combination of different pendant lamps

Don't be afraid to choose lamps of different shapes - they make the space look livelier. To avoid visual noise, just focus on one material or color. For example, all pendant lights can be wicker or black. nine0003

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7 Catwalk lighting

Bed platforms are no longer innovative in their own right, but they can still be made interesting with lighting. To do this, spotlights are mounted on the steps or an LED strip is attached. It turns out not only spectacular, but also convenient - no one will stumble over a step at night. In order for the light to really emphasize the interior, textures and colors, when choosing, pay attention to the quality of the tape in terms of such indicators as:

  • Manufacturer's warranty.
  • CRI color rendering index.
  • Tape binning.

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8 Illumination that flows from one room to another

In an open space, it is important to ensure a smooth transition from one zone to another. This is true for studio apartments. Or for a bedroom that is combined with a dressing room or office. This unification effect can be achieved using trim or color zoning. But lighting is ideal for this purpose. nine0003

Use track lights as shown in the photo below. Such a guide will immediately unite the space together.

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