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Balanced lighting in your living room gives a sense of visual
organization that will integrate flawlessly with your
furnishings for a result that offers you both dramatic and
relaxing lighting options.
A
key lighting tip that will help you achieve this layered
lighting look is to remember that there are three types of
lighting you will need in your living room – general, task,
and accent lighting. When these three lighting types work in
harmony, your living room will be both fabulous and functional!
General
Lighting
General
lighting is what will give your living room a warm, ambient
light that is inviting and comfortable. Use fixtures such as
wall sconces, decorative ceiling fixtures, floor lamps, and wall
washers to fill the room with a soft, shadow eliminating light
that provides all-around visibility for easy, relaxing tasks. A
designer lighting technique, wall lighting with these fixtures
will gently brighten vertical surfaces, which draw your eye to
the perimeter of the room and enhance the sense of spaciousness.
Task
Lighting
Since
the living room often times becomes a multi-functional room, it
is essential to have the proper task lighting for purposes. A
great lighting tip for seating areas where reading takes place
is to use linen shades for table lamps and floor lamps, for a
comfortable and attractive pool of light that provides ample
lighting without glaring into the eyes of people seated nearby.
Another successful task lighting tip for the living room is the
pharmacy style lamp. This lamp is stylish and extremely
functional because it typically has an adjustable neck and
built-in dimmers, a perfect combination in task lighting.
Accent
Lighting
Accent
lighting is often the most fun of the three types of lighting
because there are so many options. This type of lighting is
meant to highlight featured objects and surfaces, drawing
attention to them by revealing interesting forms and textures.
Fireplaces, media centers, artwork, and architectural features
such as cathedral ceilings are great living room accent areas.
Lighting a cathedral ceiling can be a big payoff since it is a
dominant, architectural element. Try professional lighting tips
such as using up light wall sconces, track lighting, up light
chandeliers, or floor lamps such as torcheres that emphasize
height. Set above eye level, these fixtures will stress
architectural details, and give your living room a dramatic,
sophisticated lighting style.
By
Amber Schott
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Interior-Tip.com
