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When planning the lighting set up in a mid-century modern living room, you want to consider the aesthetics of that room and how that room will be used. Tips to consider:
- Different Types of Lighting
- Main lighting
- Ceiling lights
- Natural light
- Wall lights
- Task lighting
- Floor lamps
- Table / desk
- Adjustable wall lights
- Mood lighting
- Frame lights
- Cabinet lights
- Swing arm lamps
- Where to Start
- Minimum lights = 8
- Ceiling lights as focal point
- Accent and mood lighting to finalize the space
- Object Illumination
- Three-point lighting
- Fill light
- Key light
- Back light
- Planning Process
- Create a floor plan of the living room.
- Fixed lighting and adjustable lighting.
- Types of bulbs that you’ll use throughout the space.
- Which areas will be illuminated.
Resources:
- https://www.homesandgardens.com/How-to-plan-living-room-lighting
- https://www.lightology.com/index.php?module=how_to&sub=living-room-lighting-how-to
- https://www.familyhandyman.com/list/how-to-light-a-living-room-with-no-overhead-lighting/
