20 Living Room Lighting Design Ideas

A handsome mirror above the mantel in this traditional living room maximizes the impact of this four-bulb pendant. The pendant’s right angles echo the cased ceiling, and its copper tone references the warm glaze on the plates displayed in the built-in shelves.

The star of this living room's show is the gold and black chandelier that adds a sense of timeless elegance to the room. This light fixture also draws the eye up to showcase the beamed, vaulted ceiling above.

This midcentury space benefits from a smattering of recessed lights that eliminate the clutter. This lighting selection also allows the paneled wood ceiling to shine without distracting from its natural beauty.

This fixture complements both the coffee table’s chromed legs and the metallic wallpaper backing the built-in shelves beside the fireplace. Recessed lights provide a bit of an ambient base, and a curvaceous blue table lamp serves as a striking accent.