The Lighting Guide

How to Light an Open Plan Living Space: Zones, Layers & Ideas

by Modern Lighting Studio June 17, 2026

Open plan rooms need smart lighting to define zones. Learn how to use ceiling lights, floor lamps and pendants to create the perfect open plan space using layered circuits.

Posted in Interior Design, Kitchen Lighting, Lighting Guide, Lighting Tips, Living Room, Open Plan Living

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How to Light a Living Room: Layering Light for Every Occasion

by Modern Lighting Studio June 1, 2026

The living room is the hardest room in the house to light well. It needs to do everything: bright and functional for family evenings, warm and atmo...

Posted in Buying Guide, Interior Design, LED Lighting, Lighting Tips, Living Room

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What Is Mood Lighting and How Do You Create It at Home?

by Ella Wilson April 16, 2026

What Is Mood Lighting and How Do You Create It at Home?

Walk into a beautifully lit restaurant, a boutique hotel lobby, or a well-designed living room, and you feel it immediately — something about the s...

Posted in Interior Design, LED Lighting, Lighting Ideas, Living Room

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