Modern style living room lighting design

Lighting plays a big role in our lives. This is not only a means of illumination in the dark, but also an important component of the interior, moreover, with the help of which you can achieve a stunning effect in the design of the living room. A lonely chandelier in the middle of the ceiling is not able to create comfort and emphasis in the room; such a room will look faceless and certainly not fashionable. Therefore, the design of lighting in the living room in a modern style requires certain knowledge and skills, which we will talk about.

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Classic living room for a cozy stay for the whole family

The living room is one of the most important rooms of our family hearth, this is due to its multifunctional use. It is in this central room of the house that we receive guests, spend various holidays, parties, and on quiet nights in this room you can get together with the whole family.

Sometimes, the living room includes additional areas: for example, a work or dining room. All this requires competent lighting. You must admit that for an important event you need bright lighting, and for a cozy holiday - soft, dim light.

Important! Before buying lighting products, consult with all family members so that the selected models are to everyone's taste.

When embodying ideas for arranging the interior, try to ensure that the light in the living room creates the most comfortable, cozy atmosphere. With its help, you can easily make the room universal, practical, quite original.

Be creative and the room will become so unique that it will make a lasting impression on visitors. Yes, and you will enjoy the result.

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Light in the living room decor

The light in the living room can magically transform an ordinary room into an elegant, sophisticated room. Be sure to pay close attention to this design.

Where to start?

Before you go to the store and buy your favorite lighting fixtures, chandeliers, you need to determine the factors that quite significantly affect the design of lighting devices:

  • Living room area. For a large room, a small chandelier is not suitable, which simply “gets lost” in space. The opposite situation - if the volumetric lamp is installed in a room of modest size, then it clutters the living room with its dimensions.

Important! You can calculate the correct diameter of a chandelier using such arithmetic: add the width, length of the room, multiply the total by ten. The resulting number is the diameter of the device in centimeters.

  • The interior of your living room should be fully completed and decorated. This will allow you to harmoniously introduce lighting elements into the room, to create the most aesthetic look.
  • Designated places for the direct installation of a chandelier and other lighting.
  • The wiring diagram allows you to install devices in the required locations.

Important! Be sure to make sure that this electrical communication system is reliable.

  • The location of furniture, decorative details.
  • The presence, placement of functional zones in the room was determined.For example, a library or a study, because each of them is characterized by its specific type of lamp.
  • The lighting level per square meter is calculated. This is an important aspect in order not to overload the room with light. The optimal indicator is 20 watts, given that the ceiling is not higher than three meters.
  • And of course, the price category of lighting items and the amount of the budget.

Important! The design of lighting in the living room in a modern style requires compliance with such an unshakable rule:

  • the main and main light spreads from the ceiling;
  • optional or decorative - from walls or floors.

After you have evaluated the environment of your premises, you need to focus on the criteria for choosing specific products, and for this it is important to understand their types and purpose.

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General lighting

The purpose of the general light in the living room is to provide sufficient coverage of the whole room, but at the same time it should not be excessively bright.

Types of lighting devices suitable for this method of illumination:

  • Classical chandelier. The traditional place of its placement, of course, is the center of the ceiling. But if the room is voluminous and one lamp is not enough, then install several devices, placing them evenly around the perimeter of the ceiling. The shape of the living room also plays an important role. If the room is long and narrow, then the optimal solution will be the symmetrical installation of two lamps.

Important! If the room area is more than 25 square meters, one lighting device will not cope with its high-quality illumination.

  • Spot lights on the ceiling. Such directional light devices will perfectly illuminate the room at the proper level. More often they are produced with halogen lamps. The number of fixtures must be determined based on the need.

Important! A particular advantage is their ability to turn in different directions, which makes it possible to direct the light to the destination. In addition, some models have a brightness control - a rheostat.

Since the general lighting is not able to illuminate different areas of the room, to focus on interesting and original interior items, there is a need to use local and decorative lighting, which creates a wonderful play of light in the living room.

Local lighting

This type includes devices that illuminate a specific area. For example, for working at a computer, reading books, needlework, etc. The following varieties can be distinguished:

  1. Spotlights. These light sources are also successfully used in local lighting, however, not on the ceiling, as in the general type, but on the walls.
  2. Table lamps. A lamp with a chic lampshade will become a landmark of the living room, it will be able to decorate a work or dressing table, bedside table or chest of drawers. And if you use several identical products, then this gives symmetry to the interior and a special charm.
  3. Wall lights. These include a variety of sconces and shades. These lighting fixtures are attached to the wall with brackets. Their advantage is saving space in the room and aesthetic appearance. An example of their placement can be called a place by the fireplace, upholstered furniture.
  4. Floor lamps. Floor lamps have the most diverse design and design, while doing an excellent job with the lighting function of directional light. A safe place to put them is the corner of the room or next to the chair.
  5. Pendant lights. The peculiarity of their location is not under the ceiling, like a chandelier, but at a certain distance from it. Most often, plafonds are attached to the ceiling with decorative cords or chains. Moreover, their height affects the situation in the living room. For example, the low location of the fixtures will create an intimate atmosphere.

Local light sources in the living room also perform a decorative function.

Decorative lighting

The design of lighting in a living room in a modern style cannot be complete without decorative lighting, which aims to place emphasis on objects of art and original elements in the interior design. Details will become more attractive and will sparkle in the right light. To achieve the directional light, again, spotlights help.

Let's look at what objects can be further highlighted with the help of light:

  • Niches and shelves.
  • Pictures, panels, tapestries, photographs.
  • Aquariums, fireplaces.
  • Vases, statuettes.
  • Flowers and plants.

The accents in the interior can serve not only specific objects, but also individual parts of the room. An interesting and original design technique is the illumination of the floor, baseboard or lower edge of the furniture. This creates an incredible effect of "soaring" and airiness. Do not forget about the ceiling! The multi-level or stretch ceiling with spot lighting looks luxurious and elegant.

Important! A useful property of decorative lighting is its ability to visually increase the space of the living room.

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Decorative lighting can be of two types - hidden and open. If everything is obvious with open appliances, then masked lamps with their pleasant mysterious dispersal will create an intriguing and mysterious atmosphere in the living room.

It is worth noting that the range of lighting devices is simply amazing with its wealth of choice. These are various forms, design refinements, incredible designs and color variations. In addition, a variety of materials are used for their production: glass, plastic, metal and even porcelain.

To make the lighting design in the living room in the modern style have the greatest effect, combine the types of lighting devices with each other.

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Lighting as a way of zoning a living room

Surprisingly, with the help of the directivity of light, types and types of lighting devices, it is possible to distinguish a room into zones according to their purpose. For example, to allocate a dining room or a recreation area, to emphasize a workplace.

Using one central chandelier became irrational and boring. If there is a place for eating in the living room, then emphasis should be placed on the dining table, but a soft corner is best illuminated with a light unobtrusive lamp.

Effectively zoning space allows the brightness of lighting objects and their location. So, a desk lamp is requested on the desktop, and a floor lamp can be placed near the chair. The light in the living room can spread directly or diagonally.

Important! All lighting fixtures for the living room should be in the same style and in harmony with each other.

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Secrets of proper lighting in the living room: what else do you need to know?

In general, it has become extremely clear how the most profitable use of lighting for the interior design of the living room is, what an important role this is. It remains to draw your attention to some more nuances:

  • Consider places for placement of switches. Experts advise not to install more than 4 toggle switches in one place. Otherwise, it will be difficult and inconvenient to regulate the light in the living room. And in a spacious room you can find a more modern solution: set the switches from the same lighting device in different places. This will add special comfort to the room.
  • Another criterion for placing switches is their height. You can equip the switch with a dimmer - a special device with which you can adjust the brightness of the lighting.

Important! The average switch distance from the floor is 80-90 cm. But this indicator will best be calculated on the basis of the average growth of all family members.

  • With the help of light, you can visually correct the imperfections of the room. Light sources in the corners of the room expand its space. Low ceilings “increase” the light from fixtures pointing up. And in this case it’s better to replace the chandelier with spotlights.

Important! In a room with a low ceiling, the practical distance from the floor to the lower edge of the lamp cannot be less than 2.1 m.

  • Carefully select all the lighting elements, they can be of different types, but must be made by a single design style.
  • If the living room is made in cold shades, then the light emitted from the devices should be appropriate. Otherwise, a feeling of discomfort will appear, and being in such a room will become unpleasant.
  • No matter how well organized the lighting of the room, do not forget about natural light. Therefore, if the living room is located on the north side, do not create blackout with blackout curtains.
  • In the daytime, lighting devices become elements of decoration, so their aesthetic appearance is so important.
  • The level of location of the lamps in different functional areas is different.
  • Do not place the lights in front of the TV, as their glare will be reflected on the screen.
  • Wall sconces look most harmoniously paired with a symmetrical installation around some interior item. For example, a mirror or a table.

Important! Do not overdo it with the number of devices for lighting, everything should be in moderation and as necessary.

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The design of the living room depends on the size of the room.

This obvious fact significantly affects the design of lighting in the living room in a modern style. Not only the size of the room itself, but also its shape and the height of the ceilings matter:

  • In the spacious living room you can use more options for lighting, arrange different areas and distribute accents. At the same time, interior decoration will be available in a variety of areas: Provence, Baroque, High-tech, Modern.
  • But for a small room, capacious and biting Minimalism will be most suitable. Of course, this is not the only option, others are possible, the main thing is to carefully consider all the details of the arrangement.

Important! With a small area, the living room should not be divided with lighting fixtures. Try to visually expand the room.

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Modern style chandeliers for the living room

How to choose a chandelier to the style of your living room? Let's look at possible solutions to this issue:

  • Classic style. A crystal chandelier is undoubtedly suitable for such an interior, especially if it is made in several tiers. The main thing is that the height of the ceiling allows you to show in all its glory the impressiveness of such an ornament. Pay attention to floor lamps with luxurious lampshades, lamps in the form of candles.

Important! Classical style lighting fixtures are characterized by smooth lines and bends, sophistication and sophistication of appearance.

  • Provence. Lighting in this artistic direction is created thanks to fabric floral shades on various lamps and shades. The color palette should be maintained in light pastel colors. A chandelier with several horns will fit perfectly into a style whose requirements are lightness and airiness.
  • Modern. This modern direction can be conveyed using fixtures of bizarre shapes and designs, abstraction and all kinds of unusual design are welcome. The most advantageous devices look from plastic, glass and metal materials and their combinations.
  • Minimalism. The name of the style speaks for itself. No frills and piles, a minimum of details. Simple clear shapes and sleek lines.
  • High tech. Give preference to chandeliers in the form of various geometric shapes with a smooth surface. The hallmark of this style are simplicity, rigor and clarity. The most suitable fixtures are made of glass with metal inserts. Win-win colors: white, black and gray.

Important! Hi-tech chandeliers must be innovative: a remote control will allow you to fully control lighting.

  • Ecostyle. Young style in the interior, requiring natural materials and colors. With regard to lighting, we can note the extravagance of decisions.For example, the lighting device may be a wooden frame with a fabric base.

The lighting design in the living room in a modern style makes the room exclusive and unique. Bold and unexpected ideas, thoughtful decor, harmony and consonance of all elements will give your home individuality and special comfort.

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In the end, I would like to focus on the fact that the living room is the heart of the family hearth. Therefore, it is so important to create an atmosphere of unsurpassed comfort, coziness and warmth for all household members. And the right lighting will only help you with this!

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