How do I light a living room with no overhead lighting?

You can light up a living room without recessed lighting by using a range of different light sources. From wall lights and sconces to floor and table lamps, you can combine a variety of lights to create a well-lit environment that also brings a sense of depth and ambience to the space. Read more about how to choose a table lamp for the living room

What type of lighting is best for the living room?

In general, living room lighting tends to fall into three types: accent, task and ambient. Accent lighting highlights specific objects or areas with track lighting, wall sconces or picture lights. Task lighting is great for activities such as reading or working and can be achieved with floor lamps, table lamps or adjustable wall-mounted fixtures. And ambient lighting, also known as overhead lighting, provides overall illumination and mood setting through ceiling-mounted fixtures, chandeliers or recessed lighting. Using a combination of these lights can help create a well-rounded and functional design for your living room. Read more about brightness of living room wall lights

What colour light is best for living room?

When selecting the best light colour for your living room, it's worth considering the colour scheme and decor of the space. Warm white lighting generally complements warmer colour palettes, such as earth tones, while neutral or cool white lighting can enhance cooler colours and contemporary designs. If you're still not sure, then try a smart light that's capable of producing a range of different coloured light. Read more about smart ceiling lights in the living room

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Best living room lights for entertaining

Ceiling Light

Aurelle Square Panel

Even light distribution

60 x 60 cm

Up to 2750 lumens

Matte white aluminium

£169.99

Temporarily out of stock

Hue White and Colour Ambiance

Hue Play wall washer

ColourCast technology

1035 lumens

Height x width: 15.7 x 9.1 cm

Matte black

£169.99

Hue White and Colour Ambiance

Signe gradient floor lamp

Black

Bluetooth control via app

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£279.99

Hue White and Colour Ambiance

Gradient lightstrip 2 metre

LED integrated

Bluetooth control via app

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£139.99

Hue White and Colour Ambiance

Signe gradient table lamp

Black

Bluetooth control via app

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£189.99

Hue White and Colour Ambiance

Lightstrip Plus base V4 2 metre

Power supply unit included

Instant control via Bluetooth

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£79.99

Hue White and Colour Ambiance

Perifo cylinder spotlight

5.3 watts

17.7 cm on rail

Up to 510 lumens

Rotates 350 degrees

£99.99

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Best living room lights for mood lighting

Hue White and Colour Ambiance

Surimu Square Panel

Integrated LED

Bluetooth control via app

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£294.99

Hue White and Colour Ambiance

Infuse medium ceiling lamp

Integrated LED

Bluetooth control via app

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£209.99

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Hue White and Colour Ambiance

Play gradient lightstrip 75 inch

Made for 75” TVs and larger

Includes power supply and mounts

Blends white and coloured light

Requires a Hue Bridge and Hue sync box

£209.99

Hue White and Colour Ambiance

Iris copper special edition

LED integrated

Instant control via Bluetooth

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£119.99

Hue White and Colour Ambiance

Flourish pendant light

Integrated LED

Bluetooth control via app

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£374.99

Temporarily out of stock

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