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Your Guide to Modern Living Room Lighting from Downlights Direct

If you are like most homeowners, then your living room serves as a central area in your home – a place where everyone can gather, where you can relax with a good book or watch television, where you can entertain guests, and where you can simply be yourself. That's why most of us are particularly picky about how we design and decorate our living areas, choosing only the best furniture we can find and making sure that the furniture and other design elements are a perfect complement to our taste, personality, and lifestyle.

But a living area isn’t just made up of the right furniture or the right décor – another aspect which can make or break the ‘essence' of your living room is the lighting. If you're wondering what kind of lighting you can use to give your living area a truly cosy, comfortable atmosphere, then you've come to the right place – here's your guide to modern living room lighting from Downlights Direct.

The basic types of lighting your living room should have

You may already know that there are different types of lights you can take advantage of for your living area, such as ceiling lights and wall lights. But if you really want to give your living room a range of looks and feels, then you have to incorporate different levels of lighting as well. This is easily achievable with certain kinds of lights, such as downlights, the aforementioned ceiling lights and wall lights, table and floor lamps, and even chandeliers.

Downlights: your premium choices

Downlights can instantly give your living room a more relaxing, warm ambiance, and this is one reason why they are so popular in many homes. Our collection of living room downlights are perfect for unobtrusive, subtle lighting when you want to relax or when you are hosting a party or gathering.

Some of our more modern recessed downlights include the SLV range, such as the New Tria LED downlight (Round Set) in Matt White - which are perfect area lighting to create a pleasant atmosphere. This 25W downlight is made from aluminium and has an attractive matt white finish, which makes it perfect for both modern or contemporary or traditional homes. The beam angle of the SLV New Tria LED downlight is 30 degrees, giving different areas in your living room a nice spectrum of light.

Another popular product when it comes to living areas is the SLV New Tria XL Round downlight in Matt Black (GU10), which is great for homes with a more contemporary theme with its modern matt black finish.

Ceiling lights: your premium choices

Ceiling lights are also highly recommended, as design and lighting experts will tell you. The great thing about ceiling lights is that they can give your living area more character, as you can choose the design that best fits your own preferences. The living room ceiling lights we have at Downlights Direct are a true testament to this, as you can choose from different manufacturers and brands along with different designs.

One popular model is the Nemo Ceiling Light in Chrome Triplex Opal Glass, with its unique and ultra-modern chrome finish and its durable triplex glass. Another worthy find is the Ocho Ceiling Light made from a polycarbonate of white opal, which has a beautifully-delicate design and a white finish. If you would like something more modern, you can opt for the Adagio ceiling light (burnished and polished), which has a distinctive style that you probably wouldn't see anywhere else. The product is made from burnished and polished aluminium, and it also has glass which has anti-glare properties.

One additional tip: when choosing ceiling lights for your living area, make sure they are bright enough for your requirements, but more than this, make sure they fit your living area's theme as well.

Wall lights: your premium choices

Any living room can be instantly altered with the addition of wall lights, especially when they are strategically-placed. Wall lights are considered accent lighting, and they're perfect for accentuating picture frames and paintings, hanging décor, and more. We also have a varied selection of living room wall lights, and this selection includes the ever-popular Astro Kashima wall light in polished chrome (incidentally, many wall lights are also used in bathrooms, and this is why they can sometimes be referred to as bathroom wall lights – but they can definitely be put to good use in your living area as well). Other outstanding options include the Astro Dayton wall light, the Astro Verona wall light (a more compact size), and the Astro Alba, Bloc, and Kyoto wall lights, which all come in contemporary, sleek designs that are just the right complement for your chosen downlights and ceiling lights.

Table and floor lamps: your classy lounge lighting options

Table lamps and living room floor lamps make up the quintessential living area and for good reason. They can give your living room a more welcoming feel, and you can easily choose a design according to what you personally prefer (keeping in mind your living area's style and theme, of course).

If your living area has more of a cosy, countryside or traditional feel, you could opt for a shade of old white-beige, which you can easily place beside the sofa, near a side table, or in a corner of the living area. There are also less conventional styles like rusty beige-brown, which has a unique, stylish look, or a more vintage floor lamp in chrome and urban grey, which can lend both light and character to your avant-garde living room.

Chandeliers: your premium choice for living room lights

If you want your living room to have more of an impact – a touch of glamour, if you will – then a living room chandelier will always be a brilliant idea. A chandelier not only adds glamour and elegance to the barest and most functional of living areas, however – it also adds just the right amount of light you want to illuminate the space. Here at Downlights Direct, we have a lot in store for you, whether you prefer the chandelier centrepiece approach or a more minimal recess style of light. 

Whatever kind of lighting you choose for your living room, it's important to choose lighting which emphasises the beauty of your living area and complements your existing furniture, wall décor, and overall theme and design.

What is the right lighting for my living room?

When deciding on the right living room lights, the main things to consider are style and purpose. If the aim is to create a spectacular impression in the room, then consider a statement ceiling light, that offers direct lighting to all four corners of the room, really catching people's attention.

If you're going for a less striking approach, perhaps retaining the right atmosphere in a reading corner, then a more subtle approach with a floor or table lamp may be the best option.

Do spotlights make good living room lights?

Spotlights can be a great lighting solution for any room. If there is a specific area of your room that you believe requires additional light or illumination, then spotlights could make a big difference and be a great option for you.

Are lamps good living room lighting?

Yes. Both floor lamps and table lamps provide great additional lighting in a living room. Paired with our exquisite living room downlights, lamps help to create the perfect living room lighting.