DIY Living Room Lighting Ideas

Light Up Your Living Room

Sync light and space

Consider the size and layout of a room. Large rooms benefit from more lights with less power. Smaller rooms suit single, bright lights.

Even out your lighting

Try not to cluster lights. If you have one central bulb, position floor lamps in each corner to even out the distribution of light.

What’s the mood of your room?

Match your lights to the mood of the room. Ambient lighting provides general illumination while task lighting is brighter and more focused.

Layer up your lights

Floor and table lamps need to complement your main lights. Work in a top-down fashion to ensure your ceiling lights don’t overpower lamps.

Dare to dim your lights

Dimmer switches can help you find the right light for every occasion. Only install switches with the help of a professional electrician.