How to Make Lighting for Your Living Room
The living room is a primary area of the home that we spend a great deal of time. Whether you own your home or rent, you can make lighting in your living room without hiring an electrician or spending a fortune. Use accent lighting, natural lighting, spot lights, hanging lamps, rope lights and mirrors to make lighting for your living room. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Electrical Outlets
- Electrical Cords
- Rope Lights
- Hanging Lamps
- Table Lamps
- Mirrors
Instructions
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Open the window treatments in the living room to let in natural lighting during daylight hours. Rearrange the furniture to prevent natural light being blocked from entering the room.
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Hang wall mirrors opposite windows. The mirrors will reflect the natural lighting and bring more lighting into your living room area. Hang white rope lights as a border around the mirror.
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Place white or complimentary color rope lights around furniture pieces and along baseboards. For example, place rope lights around the edge of a coffee table or end table.
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Use hanging lamps in dark corners and the center of the room. Purchase hanging lamps with long cords and run the cords on the ceiling. You can simply plug in the hanging lamps, instead of having to rewire the entire living room.
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Use bendable-neck table lamps to spotlight decorations or specific items in the living room. This is a great way to show off your favorite container plants or artwork, while you make lighting for your living room.
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Tips & Warnings
Experiment with placing the lighting in different areas to create various moods.
Avoid harsh lighting by using low wattage bulbs instead of 100 watt or higher. Always check the UV on extension cords and don't plug in too many items at once. Always turn off lighting when not home or asleep.
