Living room lamps

Living room lights - for atmospheric light and real cosiness

The living room is the heartbeat of your home. This is where you read, relax with the family or receive guests. For all these moments, you need the right lighting - not too bright, not too cool, but balanced, cosy and flexible. Living room lamps create atmosphere, set stylish accents and fulfil practical purposes. A single light source is rarely enough. The perfect lighting for the room can only be created by combining several lights.

Ceiling lights for the living room - the foundation of lighting

Every good lighting design starts with a central ceiling light. It provides uniform basic brightness. An LED ceiling spotlight or a ceiling light with a GU10 socket is particularly suitable for modern light with a clear radiance. Models withpermanently installed LEDs are ideal for open-plan living concepts or low ceilings . These save space, look discreet and offer high luminosity with low consumption.

Dimmable LED lamps open up new possibilities. They regulate the brightness depending on the time of day or mood. In this way, the light adapts to your everyday life - bright in the morning to wake up, dimmed in the evening to relax.

Floor lamps and reading lights - bringing targeted light into play

A floor lamp next to the sofa creates a cosy reading corner. Thanks to a movable arm or swivelling shade, modern living room lamps direct the light exactly where it is needed. Models with E27 or E14 sockets are particularly practical - you can simply replace the LED bulb yourself if necessary.

Floor lamps also look like pieces of furniture in their own right. With their modern design, they emphasise the style of your living room and create atmospheric light at the same time .

Wall lights - stylish lighting accents on the wall

Wall lights create structure in the room. Theycreate points of light at eye level, illuminate pictures, shelves or specific living areas. They are particularly effective in combination with indirect light sources. Theyavoid glare and create a cosy depth. E14 or GU10 sockets also play a role here if you want to remain flexible with the light source.

Wall lights also score points for saving space - ideal for small rooms or minimalist furnishing concepts.

Indirect lighting - soft, cosy and room-enlarging

Indirect lighting is the secret to a real feel-good atmosphere. Instead of shining directly, the light reflects off the wall or ceiling. The result: soft, glare-free light that visually enlarges rooms.

LED strips with permanently installed LEDs behind furniture, in niches or under wall shelves discreetly set the scene in the living room. In combination with LED light sources, atmospheric colour changes or warm white light are created - to suit your mood.

Tip: Use indirect light to complement the ceiling lighting. This way, the room never looks glaring, but rather well-lit.

Chandelier in the living room - classic elegance reinterpreted

A chandelieradds glamour to the room - in both classic and modern styles. Whether made of glass, metal or wood, chandeliers are eye-catching and also provide central ambient lighting. Modern versions combine traditional design with LED technology, often with an E14 socket for narrow bulbs.

If you want to make a statement, opt for a chandelier with a dimmable LED light source. This allows you to switch between clear illumination and soft light at any time.

Table lamps - small islands of light with a big effect

Whether on the windowsill, sideboard or side table - table lamps offer flexible lighting in the living room. With an E27 socket or permanently installed LEDs, they can be customised to your needs. Many models can be dimmed to create atmospheric light in the evening hours.

The design is also impressive: from classic with a fabric shade to modern with a clear design language - table lamps set personal accents and ideally complement the main lighting.

Recessed spotlights and practical lighting solutions

LED ceiling spots or swivelling spots in track systems allow targeted light control. Especially in combination with smart home control or dimmers, they create zone lighting where it is needed - at the dining table, above the reading chair or in the wall unit.

Recessed spotlights with GU10 sockets enable simple bulb replacement. Variants with permanently installed LEDs are recommended for a particularly discreet look . They disappear into the ceiling and allow the light to take centre stage.

Light decoration for the living room - fairy lights & co.

Light doesn't always have to be functional. Fairy lights, LED bottles, illuminated figures or small spotlights on shelves provide emotional depth. They bring warmth, flair and personality to the living room.

Decorative living room lamps are the ideal complement to functional lighting. They create soft points of light and often look like small works of art. Particularly atmospheric: fairy lights with warm white light - perfect for cosy hours in the evening.

Dimmable lamps - flexible at the touch of a button

Dimmable living room lamps are a basic feature of modern living concepts. The light adapts to the mood and time of day. LED lamps with a dimming function ensure even light without flickering. Whether by wall switch, remote control or smart app: dimmable models bring convenience and a feel-good factor.

Note: Pay attention to the dimmability of the LED lamps - not every model can be infinitely adjusted. The dimmer used must also match the technology.

More lighting tips for your living room lighting

How much light does my living room need?

A rough guide is 100 lumens per square metre. In a 25 m² living room, that would be around 2,500 lumens. Plan additional zone lighting for reading corners or the dining table.

Important: It' s not just the quantity that counts. The combination of direct and indirect light, dimmable light sources and light colour determines the feel-good atmosphere in the room.

How do I integrate smart lighting into the living room concept?

Smart LED lamps or lights with app control open up new worlds of light. You can control brightness, light colour or light scenes via smartphone or voice assistant - from reading mode to movie night.

Examples of smart lighting solutions:

• Timer for evening light

• Voice control via Alexa or Google
• Scene programming for activities such as "dinner" or "reading"

Start with a smart table lamp or LED ceiling spotlight with Wi-Fi function - it's easy to get started.

Living room lights provide light with feeling

The lighting in the living room determines the atmosphere, functionality and style. From the central ceiling light to decorativetable lamps and indirect lighting - only the interplay of several light sources creates harmony and individuality.

Choose modern living room lamps with LED light sources, make sure they are dimmable and use smart technology. In this way, you can create a lighting concept that lives with you - functional, flexible and full of atmosphere.

Frequently asked questions

Which lamps are suitable for the living room?
Ceiling lights for ambient lighting and supplementary light sources such as floor lamps, table lamps, wall lights or LED spotlights for zone and accent lighting are suitable for the living room.

How many light sources do I need in the living room?
We recommend 3 to 5: ceiling light, zone light (e.g. floor lamp), accent light (e.g. wall or table lamp), indirect light and decorative elements such as fairy lights.

What is the advantage of dimmable lamps?
You can adjust the brightness flexibly. This allows you to create bright light during the day and atmospheric light inthe evening .

Can LED lamps also produce warm light?
Yes, LED lamps are available in different light colours - from warm white to neutral white to daylight white.

Are smart lamps difficult to install?
No. Many models only require WLAN and an app. E27 smart LEDscan also be simply screwed into existing sockets.