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Living room lighting ideas - 30 ways to transform your space with light The right lighting can completely change the look and atmosphere of a room,' says Simon Wallis-Smith, Director and Designer, Fritz Fryer(opens in new tab). With this in mind, let's create your dream living room with the perfect lighting scheme. 1.Add warmth with a wash of lighting Before you buy anything, thinking long and hard about what type of living room you are choosing the lighting for. ‘Is it a more formal living room or a casual family hub type of space?’ asks Rohan Blacker, founder of lighting Swap out your old lightbulbs for 'smart' versions Five years ago, we might have suggested that you install a dimmer switch as a clever living room lighting idea, giving you control over how brightly your lights shone. Nowadays, you need simply switch out your lightbulbs for smart versions for the same effect (and with far more functionality).RECOMMENDED VIDEOS FOR YOU... Day or night, whatever you're using it for, the lighting you choose for your living room should be adaptable to each purpose and task, changing depending on your needs and allowing you to set the mood perfectly. Living room lighting ideas - 30 ways to illuminate your lounge  'The right lighting can completely change the look and atmosphere of a room,' says Simon Wallis-Smith, Director and Designer, Fritz Fryer(opens in new tab). With this in mind, let's create your dream living room with the perfect lighting scheme. 1. Add warmth with a wash of lighting  (Image credit: Iconic Lights) Before you buy anything, thinking long and hard about what type of living room you are choosing the lighting for. ‘Is it a more formal living room or a casual family hub type of space?’ asks Rohan Blacker, founder of lighting company Pooky(opens in new tab) .  ‘Also think about the aesthetics of the room,' continues Rohan, 'you can use a mix of lamps, pendant and wall lights in various finishes to easily dictate style.’ ‘The main function of a living room, more than any other space within the home,' he says, 'is to promote a sense of familiarity, relaxation and cosiness – all of which can be enhanced by lighting.’ Start by hanging pendants at different heights like these Otis ceiling shades, £30 each from Iconic Lights(opens in new tab) for visual variety. You can place them above an area of focus like a console table. Next, choose a table lamp in a similar finish for a coordinated look. 2. Swap out your old lightbulbs for 'smart' versions  (Image credit: Philips Hue) Five years ago, we might have suggested that you install a dimmer switch as a clever living room lighting idea, giving you control over how brightly your lights shone. Nowadays, you need simply switch out your lightbulbs for smart versions for the same effect (and with far more functionality). ‘Don’t get overwhelmed by smart lighting and colour-changing lamps, though,’ says Peter Legg, design & brand manager där Lighting Group(opens in new tab) and The Light Shade Studio(opens in new tab). ‘Try smart light bulbs in your existing fittings – the best feature is the ability to dim or turn off lights and create ‘schemes’ on your app via these bulbs. It does take some time to set up scenes, but once set up, you’ll be glad you did.’ Begin with a starter kit from Philips Hue at Amazon(opens in new tab) which covers two lights and you can link up to 50 in total around your house. When your smart lighting is linked to a smart assistant, you can turn the lights on and off and adjust the brightness all via voice control. You can also set schedules and design scenes depending on what you're using the room for. . Introduce a soft glow Lighting can definitely make or break any interior scheme,' explains Peter Legg from Dar Lighting Group and The Light Shade Studio. 'Living rooms are often used for relaxing, so adding soft, layered light is the way to go.’ Low level lighting covered in a naturally diffused shade made from bamboo or rattan casts interesting shadows at floor level and give the space a warm, relaxed vibe. ©Tariq Reshi Living room lighting ideas - 30 ways to transform your space with light
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