{"title":"Living room lighting","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe living room is a haven of peace where quiet evenings unfold, with lamps casting warm islands of light around a reading nook near the coffee table. Yet, in many homes in France, everything still relies on a single ceiling light, resulting in flat, featureless illumination.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Good living room lighting should create a pleasant ambiance, structure living areas, and highlight the style of furniture and materials, whether they are wood, glass, or PVC. Light deserves better: it evolves throughout the day and is composed in successive touches to create precise lighting tailored to the rhythm of the household.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat does living room lighting consist of?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA living room never has just one function, and neither does its light. We move from an active moment to a quieter interlude, from a lively conversation to a peaceful evening. The lighting must absolutely follow these variations in atmosphere without disruption or lag.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe generally distinguish three complementary levels of living room lighting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGeneral lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, which provides an overall view and allows for comfortable movement around the room;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctional lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed for specific areas, such as the reading corner or the space around the table;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli aria-level=\"1\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmbient lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, softer, which envelops the living room and sets the warm atmosphere associated with moments of relaxation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the majority of homes, general lighting comes from a ceiling fixture, a pendant light, or LED spotlights installed in the ceiling. While this base of light is essential, it is never enough on its own. It is the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/collections\/lampe-a-poser\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003etable lamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e placed on a decorative piece of furniture, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/collections\/appliques-murales\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewall sconces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/collections\/lampadaire-salon\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003efloor lamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e that add depth and avoid uniform, flat light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo preserve visual comfort, we favor a warm white color temperature, between 2700 and 3000 Kelvins. This slightly golden hue immediately creates a sense of well-being, far from cold lights that are ill-suited to a living space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnderstanding the principle of luminous intensity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalculating lighting needs based on surface area\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn a living room, we recommend approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100 to 150 lumens per square meter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. A 15-square-meter living room will therefore require around \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1,500 to 2,000 lumens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, while a larger space can go \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eup to 3,000 or 4,000 lumens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This luminous intensity must, of course, be distributed among several light fixtures: ceiling lights, floor lamps, table lamps, or wall sconces.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood lighting relies on an even distribution. A single source, even a powerful one, creates harsh contrasts and shadows. Conversely, several moderate, well-placed lights offer a softer and more comfortable ambiance for everyday life.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFinding the right color temperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the living room, the color temperature directly influences how you feel. A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm white\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e light promotes relaxation and social interaction. For a reading nook, a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/collections\/lampe-de-bureau\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003edesk lamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a slightly more neutral hue can improve readability without becoming harsh.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCurrent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLED bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e allow you to precisely choose this temperature and adjust it according to the context. The key remains to maintain overall consistency so as not to fragment the room's atmosphere.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to choose a light fixture suited to your living room?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe choice of light fixtures immediately defines the identity of the living room. Shape, material, color, style: every parameter influences the light just as much as the decor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeiling lights and spotlights for the base lighting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eceiling light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e remains an effective solution for providing general lighting in a living room. Artemide offers its \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/products\/calipso-plafonnier\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalipso model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e as an elegant honeycomb ceiling fixture. Its dimensions fit perfectly into a spacious living room, providing diffused LED lighting as clear as its white metal finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLED spotlights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can also complement this base lighting. Adjustable or fixed, they reinforce light in specific areas and can discreetly highlight the appeal of a wooden wall, a glass bookcase, or an architectural element.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePendant lights and height management\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePendant lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e visually structure the space. Installed above the dining table or coffee table, they create an essential luminous focal point. Whether organic, like a flowering \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/products\/mimosa\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMimosa branch\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e sculpted by Atelier Areti, or more geometric, with the unmissable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/products\/double-orbit-luminaire-suspendu-design\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble Orbit by Ango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in braided rattan: your living room lighting is a decorative element in its own right.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCeiling height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plays a key role in the choice of a pendant light. Too low, it obstructs movement. Too high, the lighting loses its splendor and effectiveness. Some products, like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/products\/brolly-70\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eminimalist Brolly pendant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in black aluminum by New Works, fit nicely at eye level above a table. Other, more massive and original fixtures benefit from a more generous height and a spacious room. This is the case with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/products\/melt-chandelier-large-gold\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMelt Chandelier Large\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Tom Dixon, proof that a pendant light can sometimes be a work of art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloor lamps and table lamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003efloor lamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings great flexibility to your living room. Whether with a straight wooden base like the timeless \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/products\/lampadaire-de-salon-en-bois-de-mangue-et-coton\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMadera de Mango\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Vical Design, or arched like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/products\/coupe-lampadaire-design-pour-salon\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eiconic Coupé floor lamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Joe Colombo for Oluce, this type of fixture adapts effortlessly to your living room layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTable lamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, such as desk lamps or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/collections\/lampe-de-chevet\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebedside lamps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, complete this collection. On an end table, sideboard, or console, they create discreet points of light that make the atmosphere more intimate and reinforce the room's character. This is the case with the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/products\/kizu-kunis-breccia\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKizu table lamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, perfect in a white and beige-toned interior, or the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/products\/laguna\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLaguna by Artemide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, designed by Matteo Thun \u0026amp; Partners, the result of a true quest for softness. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWall sconces and indirect light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd the finishing touch to your living room lighting: installed in pairs or in a series, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewall sconces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e offer an excellent compromise between aesthetics and space-saving. Whether you prefer the industrial charm of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/products\/tolomeo-micro-wall-noire\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTolomeo Micro lamp\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in black metal and PVC, or the solar enchantment of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/products\/sun-vxs1-applique-murale-noire-en-sable-de-quartz\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSun series by Rollo Studio\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, all styles are welcome to transform your living room into a lively, contrasted space.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to work with living room zones and ambiance?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe structure of a living room is read through \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ezones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The sofa area, the space around the table, the passage to another room: each zone benefits from being slightly differentiated in terms of lighting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNear the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003esofa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, we favor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewarm and moderate light\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, provided by a delicate lamp such as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/products\/margin\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMargin model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with its textile shade, or an enveloping floor lamp like the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/products\/bovindo\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBovindo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Michele De Lucchi and Alberto Nason. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereading nook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meanwhile, benefits from more targeted light that is comfortable for the eyes. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/products\/ph-2-2-luna\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePH 2\/2 Luna\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/products\/ph-3-2-aged-brass\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePH 3\/2 Aged Brass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e lamps by Louis Poulsen serve this function wonderfully. Finally, around the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecoffee table\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a stylish yet discreet pendant light sets an atmosphere conducive to conversation. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/products\/kite-75\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKite series of pendant lights\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by New Works diffuses soft, textured light, ideal for a relaxing evening.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing LED lighting: price and consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLED fixtures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e have established themselves in the living room for good reasons. They consume little energy, offer a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003elong lifespan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and allow for precise adjustment of lighting in any circumstance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlthough the purchase price may seem higher than some classic bulbs, the investment proves cost-effective in the long term. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereduction in consumption\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereliability of LED bulbs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e largely compensate for the difference while improving your daily visual comfort.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBefore choosing an LED lamp for your living room, check the luminous flux, color temperature, and dimming capabilities. You will then be able to adapt your lighting to all moments of the day.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/eclairagefrancais.fr\/en\/collections\/eclairage-salon.oembed","provider":"ÉCLAIRAGE FRANÇAIS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}