Warm Lighting for Peaceful Living Rooms

The right lighting can make your living room feel bigger and brighter, enhancing your decor and helping you get the most out of your space. If you want to take your living room to the next level, layer up your lighting to find different ways to set the tone. So whether you’re entertaining friends or relaxing with family at the end of a long day, you’ll always have a comfortable option.

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Add a touch of considered style to your living space with a dramatic arc lamp, which can replace the traditional pendant light as a main source of lighting. Not only will it allow you to pivot the light as you need it, it also adds a cool design feature to your space.

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For a bold statement, you can create a focal point over your coffee table with a chandelier. Fill it with warm, soft bulbs or add a dimmer switch to ensure you can set the mood.

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A twin set of decorative lamps can make an impact on a sideboard, lending a sense of harmony and symmetry while also creating a cozy snug setting to highlight your framed photos and art pieces.

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If the boho aesthetic is your thing, fairy lights are a simple way to add soft, atmospheric, romantic lighting to your living area. You can create a dramatic canopy or keep it simple with a single string of lights around a window frame or above the mantel.

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No reading nook would be complete without a reading lamp, which helps create the perfect atmosphere to curl up and get lost in those pages long after sunset.

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Bring the eye downwards with some floor lamps or lanterns, creating a soft glow that adds an extra layer to your room. Floor level lanterns create an unexpected light source that adds warmth without any glare.