How do I light a living room with no overhead lighting?

You can light up a living room without recessed lighting by using a range of different light sources. From wall lights and sconces to floor and table lamps, you can combine a variety of lights to create a well-lit environment that also brings a sense of depth and ambience to the space. Read more about how to choose a table lamp for the living room

What type of lighting is best for the living room?

In general, living room lighting tends to fall into three types: accent, task and ambient. Accent lighting highlights specific objects or areas with track lighting, wall sconces or picture lights. Task lighting is great for activities such as reading or working, and can be achieved with floor lamps, table lamps or adjustable wall-mounted fixtures. And ambient lighting, also known as overhead lighting, provides overall illumination and mood setting through ceiling-mounted fixtures, chandeliers or recessed lighting. Using a combination of these lights can help create a well-rounded and functional design for your living room. Read more about brightness of living room wall lights

What colour light is best for living room?

When selecting the best light colour for your living room, it's worth considering the colour scheme and decor of the space. Warm white lighting generally complements warmer colour palettes, such as earth tones, while neutral or cool white lighting can enhance cooler colours and contemporary designs. If you're still not sure, then try a smart light that's capable of producing a range of different coloured light. Read more about smart ceiling lights in the living room

Living room lighting

Set the stage for cosy movie nights and vibrant get-togethers with smart living room lights that can turn any situation into a captivating scene.

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Amplify your living room lighting

Bring your TV, movies, music and games to life with living room lighting that syncs to the screen and sound.

Best living room lights for entertaining

Hue White and color ambiance

Play gradient lightstrip 55”

Made for 55” to 60” TVs

Includes power supply and mounts

Blends white and colored light

Requires Hue Bridge and Hue sync box

$399.95

Hue White and color ambiance

Iris copper special edition

LED integrated

Instant control via Bluetooth

Control with app or voice*

Add Hue Bridge to unlock more

Hue White and color ambiance

2-pack E27

White and colored light

Instant control via Bluetooth

Control with app or voice*

Add Hue bridge to unlock more

Hue White ambiance

Garnea Downlight

Integrated LED

Bluetooth control via app

Control with app or voice*

Add Hue Bridge to unlock more

Hue

Tap dial switch

Wireless installation

Battery powered

Easy access to light scenes

Use as a remote control

Hue White and color ambiance

Akari Downlight

IP 44

LED integrated

Bluetooth control via app

Add Hue bridge to unlock more

$99.95

Temporarily out of stock

Hue White and color ambiance

1-pack GU10

White and colored light

Instant control via Bluetooth

Control with app or voice*

Add Hue Bridge to unlock more

$99.95

Hue

Play HDMI Sync Box

Sync lights with your home theater

Connect up to 4 HDMI devices

Personalize your experience using the app

Requires Hue Bridge and Hue color lights

$499.95

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Match living room lighting to your mood

Elevate every moment and emotion by transforming the ambience through smart living room lighting.

Best living room lights for mood lighting

Hue White ambiance

Enrave medium ceiling lamp

Integrated LED

Bluetooth control via app

Includes dimmer switch

Add Hue Bridge to unlock more

$249.00

Hue White and color ambiance

Go portable light (latest model)

Integrated LED and battery

Bluetooth control via app

Control with app or voice*

Add Hue bridge to unlock more

$164.95

Hue White and color ambiance

Akari Downlight

IP 44

LED integrated

Bluetooth control via app

Add Hue bridge to unlock more

$99.95

Temporarily out of stock

Hue

Smart plug

Add any light to your Hue system

Instant control via Bluetooth

Control with app or voice*

Add Hue Bridge to unlock more

Hue White and color ambiance

Play light bar double pack

Integrated LED

Black

Smart control with Hue bridge*

Control with your voice*

$239.95

Hue White and color ambiance

Gradient lightstrip 2 meter

LED integrated

Bluetooth control via app

Control with app or voice*

Add Hue Bridge to unlock more

$239.95

Temporarily out of stock

Hue White and color ambiance

A60 - E27 / ES smart bulb - 1100 lumens

Up to 1055 lumens*

White and colored light

Instant control via Bluetooth

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Hue White Ambiance Filament

Candle - E14 smart bulb

Warm to cool white light

Instant control via Bluetooth

Control with app or voice*

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*When a bulb displays "Up to" a certain number of lumens in its specifications, it displays the maximum lumen output of the bulb. It shows how bright the bulb can get at 2700 K (White bulbs) or 4000 K (White ambiance or White and colour ambiance bulbs). Learn more about brightness.