Overhead lighting can be too harsh and lack ambiance — that's why living room lamps are so important. Take note from Sarah Tract Interiors and find fixtures that double as decor. Photo by: Reid Rolls Advertisement - Continue Reading Below 3 Go Dark on the Walls and Ceiling Brian Wetzel...
Perhaps the quickest and easiest way to add some inherent warmth to your living room is to bring in warm orextra-saturated pops of color. Depending on the size of your room and how much natural light it gets, you may not want to paint the walls a cranberry red (a sort of universally ...
The highlight of this formal living room is the built-in shelving units flanking the stone fireplace. The furniture placement is great and creates a cohesive seating space. I love all the lighting additions, including the canned spotlight over the built-ins. It’s all accessorized perfectly, an...
try using a few well-placed lamps or candles to lend a soft and warm glow to the room. Avoid harsh overhead lighting that can be glaring and unfaltering.
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Keep window treatments light and airy to allow sunlight to fill the room during the day. Arrange furniture in a way that does not obstruct the flow of natural light. Ambient lighting: Install ambient lighting fixtures, such as overhead lights or chandeliers, to provide overall illumination in ...
In a renovated spec house, the console is from Restoration Hardware, and the overhead light fixture is from Lambert & Fils. The custom limestone mantle was designed in house, and the low vintage coffee table was repainted. A speckled gray sofa from CB2 pairs well with vintage lounge chairs ...
Traditional overhead lighting can come across as too harsh for a living room, especially as you’re winding down at the end of the day. Install track lighting with a dimmer switch for a softer, more directed look. You can also create a unique living space—such a dining area or study ...
18 Inspiring Living Room Ceiling Design Ideas May 2, 2019 The ceiling may be the forgotten wall and that’s all the more reason to design it well in your living room decor. You’ll find inspiration … Read more 7 Ways to Light a Living Room with No Overhead Lighting November 5, 2018...
The last living room layout faux pas is relying solely on overhead lighting. Ceiling lights are quick and easy ways to get light into a room. But they usually aren’t the most flattering. That downward light creates shadows on people’s faces that doesn’t look great. And they often don...