Living Areas
The living room does a bit of everything, from family movie night to a quiet read, so it needs layers of light you can adjust. Our living collection brings together pendants, wall lights and lamps from Calibo and Vencha, plus Atom ceiling fans like the Keppel and Ibiza to keep it cool.
Layering a living room
- General lightDownlights or a ceiling fan with light for everyday brightness.
- Wall lightsSoft wall lights make the room feel bigger and more relaxed.
- LampsA floor lamp by the reading chair and table lamps by the sofa.
- Fan sizeA 52 inch fan for most living rooms, 56 inch and up for open plan.
Questions we get asked
How many lights does a living room need?
At least three sources at different heights: overhead, walls and lamps.
Should I put a fan in the living room?
Yes. A DC fan cools the room for a fraction of the cost of air conditioning.
What colour light suits a living room?
Warm white, 2700K to 3000K, ideally on a dimmer.
See floor lamps and wall lights. Planning a room? Send us your plans or a photo on sales@alstra.lighting, or call 02 4040 0599. Our lighting design help is free.
