Living Room Lighting

Practical guidance for layering comfortable ambient, task, and accent lighting in living rooms.

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Bright, open living space featuring recessed lighting and a modern fireplace.

September 10, 2026

How to Plan a Recessed Lighting Layout: Spacing, Placement and Switches

Plan a recessed lighting layout room by room. Learn practical spacing starting points, wall and task-area placement, ceiling obstacles, and useful switch zones.

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Modern garage with bright geometric ceiling lights and parked sports cars.

Room GuidesGarage Lighting Guide: Plan Bright, Low-Glare Light for Parking, Storage, and ProjectsPlan garage lighting for parking, storage and DIY work, including ceiling layouts, workbench task lighting, glare control, color temperature and controls.

A stylish home office featuring a large desk, ample shelving, and pendant lighting.

Room GuidesHome Office Lighting: How to Light a Desk Without Glare or Eye StrainPlan home office lighting for computer work, paperwork and video calls with better desk placement, daylight control, task lighting and separate controls.

Diagram comparing natural white light, red light, and their effects on color rendering with examples.

LED TechnologyWhat Is CRI in Lighting? How to Choose Color Rendering for Your HomeCRI measures how naturally a light source reveals object colors. Learn what 80 and 90 CRI mean, where high CRI lighting matters, and what CRI does not tell you.