Living Room Lighting Ideas

Living rooms require three types of lighting: ambient, task, and accent. Ambient light provides a room with overall illumination, task lighting directs light to certain work zones, and accent lights highlight specific objects. Within those basic requirements are a world of options. Whether you want something fun, or something more subdued, there's a virtually endless supply of living room lighting ideas for every taste and setting.

In a large room, a single overhead fixture may not be enough. In most cases, pot lights are a good solution, but if recessed lighting isn't for you there is another possibility. Consider hanging multiple fixtures throughout the room. The key to making this look work is to stick with fairly simple fixtures that have clean silhouettes, and to hang them on a grid rather than in random spots throughout the ceiling.

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