Best Ways to Light a Living Room For Optimal Coverage

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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:

1. Different Types of Lighting
1. Main lighting
1. Ceiling lights
2. Natural light
3. Wall lights
2. Task lighting
1. Floor lamps
2. Table / desk
3. Adjustable wall lights
3. Mood lighting
1. Frame lights
2. Cabinet lights
3. Swing arm lamps
2. Where to Start
1. Minimum lights = 8
2. Ceiling lights as focal point
3. Accent and mood lighting to finalize the space
3. Object Illumination
1. Three-point lighting
1. Fill light
2. Key light
3. Back light
4. Planning Process
1. Create a floor plan of the living room.
2. Fixed lighting and adjustable lighting.
3. Types of bulbs that you’ll use throughout the space.
4. 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/