Types Of Living Room Lighting

Ambient lighting, also commonly known as general lighting, is usually used as the main source of lighting in the room. It disperses uniform illumination throughout the room and creates a foundation for any other living room lighting ideas you may have in mind.  

Task lighting

Task lighting is a kind of lighting that you can use to illuminate a specific area of the room. It is one of the best types of light for a living room, as it can double up as a décor object and take care of the lighting requirements in a specific corner of the room. You can also use it to highlight certain design features or a cosy corner of the room.  

Accent lighting

Accent lighting is also sometimes referred to as mood lighting. As the name says, it is used to highlight important objects in the room and make them the focal point. These could be décor objects, certain architectural elements, etc.  

Now that you know the different types of living room lighting you can use to decorate your home and create a cosy ambience, here are a few important factors to keep in mind while planning the lighting.  

Unarguably, one of the most important living room lighting tips is to choose the lighting type and fixtures based on the size of the room and the space available. Lighting a small living room can be very different from lighting a room with plenty of space.  

By choosing the right living lighting ideas and placing them correctly, you can make even a small room appear bigger and more spacious. For example, you can use ambient lighting to create uniform illumination across the room instead of task lighting that would focus on only a small area of the room.  

A ceiling light with an LED bulb, like the Wipro Garnet Trimless Surface Panel offered by Wipro Consumer Lighting, would work perfectly in this regard. The fixture is quite compact in itself and provides a bright illumination, and the warm white light allows you to easily do your daily and yet keep the mood of the room ambient.  

When choosing the best living room lights and lighting fixtures, you must ensure that they are in sync with your home's overall interior décor theme. For example, if you have a minimalist décor with only a couple of modern pieces of furniture, adding a grand and statement lighting piece like a chandelier would completely ruin the room's aesthetics and make the chandelier look out of place.  

You need a modern living room with lights that complement the room's style and design. For a minimalist room décor, you may use a pendant light like the Beu Home offered by Wipro Consumer Lighting. It comes in different colour hues, and you can choose the one that suits your home décor.  

Your living room is where you may spend most of your time, especially during the day. If you have a large window or a balcony in the living room, the natural light coming inside can completely change the room’s appearance and vibe.  

If you are blessed to get natural light inside your living room, use it to your advantage and choose living room lights accordingly. But, if you don’t get enough natural light inside your living room, you may want to add daylight fixtures that can brighten up the room.  

A single big ceiling light is one of the common living room lightings used in India. But sometimes, this may not be the best idea, as the ceiling light tends to be quite harsh and also casts unflattering shadows across the room.  

Hence, it is paramount that you identify the areas in the room where you need more light, and the rest of the space can be lit with mild and ambient lights. Areas near the TV do not require much lighting, or else the brightness of the light can spoil your TV-watching experience and strain your eyes.  

When it comes to living room lighting tips, you cannot oversee the budget. There are literally infinite ideas and thousands of lighting fixtures to light up your living room. However, it is important that you set a fixed budget and narrow down your lighting ideas and fixtures accordingly.  

You can still decorate your living room and make it aesthetically pleasing even on a small budget; it is all about making smart choices and placing the lights strategically to create maximum impact.   

It is important to choose the right lighting type and fixture to create a serene ambience in your living room, but choosing the right kind of bulb is equally critical. It is advisable to select bulbs of the desired colour, brightness, and temperature. Warm white bulbs are a great choice for all kinds of living rooms. If you want to create a more energetic and livelier vibe in the room, you can opt for cool white bulbs.  

Conclusion

With the above tips and tricks, you can be assured that you will light up the living room perfectly and create a cosy ambience as you desire. And if you need any help with choosing the right lighting fixture for your home, Wipro Consumer Lighting is always there to help.  

Visit our website to learn about the latest lighting trends and how homeowners across the country are using lights to decorate their homes and turn their spaces into personal havens.