Stylish Living Room with Lighting: 5 Tips

To update the living room interior and make the decor stylish, it is not necessary to start a major renovation. Together with OBI experts, we share how to bring trendy ideas to life using lighting fixtures. Make a bet on geometry

In fashion, geometric patterns are used in finishes. Why not use them when choosing the design for lighting fixtures? Square, rectangular elements, strict forms of floor lamps — all of this will be useful for interior decoration.

Design: Valeria Veselova

Successful purchases: The Escada LED ceiling light is suitable for rooms with low ceilings. Opaque shades softly diffuse light and create favorable conditions for rest. The lighting can be controlled with a remote control. The decorative lamp VALLASPRA attracts attention with its decorative metal element in the shape of a cube and a matte white shade. It adds style and elegance to the living room interior. The single hanging cube fixture combines the strictness of straight graphic lines and the soft spherical shape of the shade. A stylish addition for a living room interior.

Be simpler

What can be more minimalist than a single wire with a bulb at the end? This is not a lack of imagination or budget, like the "Ilitch bulb," but modern design that can transform a boring interior.

True, one bulb is not enough for the entire living room’s lighting: choose ceiling lights or floor lamps that contain multiple elements. And use one bulb as a wall sconce or accent light.

Design: 'Cozy Apartment'

Successful purchases: The TOWNSHEND wall sconce softly scatters light across the entire room with diffused lighting and creates a cozy atmosphere. The body is made of steel with a wooden decorative element. A floor lamp with 4 bulbs provides good lighting for reading in a chair or on the sofa. It also works well for decorative lighting in an unused corner. The J-Light ceiling chandelier is made in a loft style, which blends well with industrial or vintage decor. The shades let light pass through freely, evenly illuminating the entire space.

Add interesting materials and textures

Lighting fixtures that use unusual materials in their design, such as microconcrete, can make a neutral living room interior more interesting. Modern technology allows for the creation of very elegant items from this coarse material.

Also, look at bases that imitate marble and other natural stones — they will become a real "spark" in the interior.

Successful purchases: The LYNTON decorative lamp draws attention with its unusual design. Of course, it cannot illuminate the entire room, but it works perfectly for creating a cozy atmosphere. A single hanging light with a wooden and concrete shade will be a stylish addition to the interior. It can be used for lighting a coffee table or a relaxation corner. The decorative table lamp with a textile shade has a base patterned like marble. It looks very stylish and elegant.

Play with contrasts

Abandon unobtrusive lights that match the wall color — let them stand out on a neutral background. This way, accent points appear in the interior where the eye stops. This approach is trendy today.

Design: MNdesign

Successful purchases: The Vitaluce chandelier with 6 spherical shades made of transparent glass and a metal frame with a black matte finish is perfect as the main light source in a room. A wall sconce styled like an industrial light fixture with a metal shade and black matte finish. The EGLO PASTERI floor lamp with a gray textile shade and a steel base will fit into any interior style. It is a universal model that will remain trendy forever.

Add gold

Gold and brass have not gone out of style for several seasons now. This means that your interior will continue to look stylish and fresh with lighting fixtures featuring golden bases and elements. Gold looks especially beautiful when combined with black color.

Design: Quadrum

Successful purchases: The PINTO GOLD wall sconce features a double cylindrical shade, the outer layer is made of glass, and the inner one — from gold metal. The CARLTON 2 table lamp with a black textile shade and gold coating on the inside has an elegant base made of golden metal that looks weightless. The Lumion Quinn ceiling chandelier will enhance a spacious living room in the tech, high-tech, or loft style. The chandelier's shades are arranged on a metal frame and point directly downward, making the model suitable for hanging from suspended ceilings.

On the cover: Daria Vasylko's design project