A well lit living room ideally should have layered lighting that illuminates all four corners to create balance and a pleasant atmosphere.
Living room lampshade ideas. In this living room shown below all the lamps in the room have matching colors and it makes the room looks beautiful. The pleated lemon yellow lampshade in this colorful living room designed by anna spiro design is the cherry on top. While pot lights and track lighting can be practical and provide a lot of overhead light they re not really the best choice for living room lighting. Enlighten your space with these diy lamp shade ideas those old out dated and not to mention dirty and dusty lamp shades you ve had for too long are dragging your room down.
This is not a fast rule. Ultimately you want a mix of task and ambient light so try mixing floor lamps table lamps and maybe an overhead light and or sconces. The most common is to have lamps that match in a living room. You might not realize how something as small and perhaps insignificant as a lamp shade can change the look and feel of a room.
If floor lamps having different colors suits the design of your living room then so be it. From standing lamps to chandeliers find a light that fits your style. Though the fun pillows and ottoman elegant gilt mirror and bright blue walls.