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Making the most of your living room lighting

Good lighting doesn’t necessarily mean bright light or lots of light. The key lies in choosing the right lighting for each activity and combining them to give you well-balanced light with all the flexibility you need. Here are a few tips and ideas to make your living room lighting keep up with everything you’ve got going on.

A black/white STORSLINGA chandelier in a room with a white sofa, a white floor/reading lamp and a pot plant in the window.
A black/white STORSLINGA chandelier in a room with a white sofa, a white floor/reading lamp and a pot plant in the window.

Finding flow in focused light

A floor lamp by the sofa is always nice for reading. Just keep in mind that staying concentrated for longer without getting fatigued also requires good low-intensity light to balance your reading light and decrease contrast. Like good general light from a pendant or a mood lamp close by.

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A white NYMÅNE floor/reading lamp by a white sofa with an off-white cushion with a black dot pattern, plus a wall lamp.
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A feelgood foundation of light

Lighting that makes us feel good is usually a mix between natural light from windows and artificial light. A pendant with an LED light source is a good way of getting pretty close to natural daylight – a wise choice when you don’t have many windows or daylight hours are short.

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A black and white STORSLINGA 8-armed chandelier with a picture in a black frame behind it, in a bright room with big windows.
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A doughnut to set the mood?

Mood lighting softens the contrast between general and focused light and helps create a cosy atmosphere. It’s also a great way of adding a bit of fun and personality. In small spaces, it’s always a good idea to use the walls as this saves precious floor or shelf space.

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A round, orange VARMBLIXT wall lamp over a white sofa with an off-white ULLERSLEV sheepskin, plus a white NÄVLINGE work lamp.
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A woman on a sofa pushing a remote control for a white SYMFONISK speaker lamp on a windowsill beside two large windows.
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A WiFi speaker built into your mood lighting is ideal for a small space. Super convenient for getting the right mood and soundtrack for your day.
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Stjepan BegicProduct Developer

A white SYMFONISK WiFi bookshelf speaker, a white TRÅDFRI gateway, a white remote control and a cable.

Wireless control of light and sound

Setting the atmosphere with the right light and the right sound couldn’t be easier than with everything connected to a TRÅDFRI gateway. Simply open the app on your phone to take control.