In lighting design, it is not enough to make the living room bright enough; more importantly, it is important to set the right lighting for the right place to create a more comfortable life. Dispersed lighting, that is, setting up multiple lighting fixtures in various locations, is the key point of lighting design. Different lights in one room allow you to set the required light environment for other activities, mix the lights, and create various shadow effects. In this way, the entire atmosphere can be transformed from flat and straightforward to three-dimensional. So today, we will discuss what kind of LED lamps are needed in the living room.
1. Basic lighting: ensure the overall brightness of the home. 2. Accent lighting: Highlight some corners based on basic lighting. 3. Decorative lighting: sets off the atmosphere and increases the sense of space.
8 types of common LED lamps for living rooms
1. LED ceiling lamp / LED flat light: The most common type of lamp in home decoration, the top of the lamp is relatively flat, and the bottom is completely attached to the ceiling when installed. Ceiling lamps have various shapes and are often used for overall lighting in living rooms and bedrooms.
2. LED chandeliers / LED fan lights: These lamps hanging from the ceiling are divided into single-head chandeliers and multi-head chandeliers, mostly used in bedrooms, dining rooms, and living rooms. Multi-head chandeliers with complex shapes are suitable for spaces with high ceilings, and the distance between the lowest point of the lamp and the floor should be more than 2.2 meters.
3. LED Track lights / LED spotlights: Installed around the ceiling, inside the wall, or above the furniture, they are characterized by a high concentration of light, which directly illuminates the object that needs to be emphasized, with a strong contrast between light and shadow to highlight the key points.
4. LED downlights: They can be divided into recessed downlights and surface-mounted downlights. Recessed downlights require holes in the ceiling, while surface-mounted downlights do not require holes for installation. Downlights have stronger focusing properties than ceiling and chandeliers but are weaker than track lights.
5. Aluminium profile + LED strip light: If the living room has a suspended ceiling, you can consider LED strip light troughs to hide the lamps so that the lighting becomes soft through diffuse reflection from the ceiling. If living rooms with low ceilings, the suspended ceiling must be simple in shape. Too conspicuous and complex lines will give a sense of oppression. The height of the space behind the suspended ceiling should be above 2.7 meters.
6. LED Floor lamp: This lamp consists of three parts: lampshade, bracket, and base. It is easy to move and is generally placed in the living room and rest area. It is used with sofas and coffee tables for local lighting and creating a corner atmosphere. The floor lamp next to the sofa should be able to adjust the height and angle of the lampshade. It is generally 1.2-1.3 meters high. It can provide supplementary lighting for reading and relieve the stimulation of the TV screen to the eyes when watching TV.
7. LED table lamp: This is a small lamp placed on a desk, etc., for reading and working. The illumination range is small and concentrated, so it will not affect the light of the entire room. The inner wall of the lampshade has a reflective effect, allowing the lighting to be concentrated on a designated area.
8. LED wall lamp: When installed on the wall, the lighting shines, achieving a wall-washing effect and looking very warm.
5 designs for the living room for reference
1. LED track light + LED strip light + LED downlight + Starry sky design
2. LED ceiling light + LED strip light + LED downlight + LED table light
3. LED chandelier light + LED downlight + LED wall lamp + LED table light + strip light
4. LED chandelier light + LED downlight + LED wall lamp + LED table light
5. LED chandelier light + LED downlight + LED strip light + LED floor light
8 factors to consider for LED lights in the living room
The living room is the center of family activities. Choosing a color temperature of 3500K-4000K is most appropriate, as it is warm and not dazzling.
2. Color rendering index(CRI)
The color rendering index is an indicator to measure the downlight's ability to restore the color of an object. The higher the color rendering index, the more realistic the object's color. The CRI of LED downlight is at least larger than 85Ra.
Choose flicker-free LED lights, which are delicate, visually comfortable, and eye-friendly. Do not choose downlights that flicker, as prolonged exposure to flickering light can easily cause fatigue, headaches, decreased vision, and other problems.
5. Choose an LED lamp that has a simple shape and is easy to clean and repair in the future
6. Choose the right power and lumens according to the room area
7. Consider smart home compatibility( Dimmable / PIR sensor / 3 CCT, etc.)
8. Choose appropriate LED lamps according to the decoration style
To choose the appropriate lamp type and style according to the living room design, consider lamp parameters such as wattage, color temperature, color rendering, pay attention to material and quality, choose well-known brands, etc. These can help you choose beautiful and practical lamps and coordinate with the living room decoration.
