How to choose living room lights for an HDB flat?
Living room lighting should be bright enough for daily activities while not being excessively bright․ When planning the living room lighting for Singapore HDB apartments‚ the size of the living room‚ ceiling height‚ colour temperature‚ and whether to have one main light or multiple layers of light should be considered․
What kind of lighting should I use in a living room?
Start with the ceiling light because that usually provides the general lighting for a room․
For most HDB living rooms‚ consider:
Ceiling lights serve general lighting purposes․
Pendant lights for a feature area
Chandeliers fashioned as statement pieces
Wall lights for a softer lighting
Floor or accent lamps light dark areas
Mobili Living carries wall and ceiling lights‚ pendant lights and chandeliers in a range of styles‚ allowing homeowners multiple options for incorporating lighting into a room design․
Should there be one light‚ or several?
Using multiple light sources allows the various areas of the living room to serve different functions․
For example‚ a ceiling light can be used as an overhead light‚ while a pendant light or a floor light can be used to provide light for the sitting area․ This is useful for an open-plan HDB flat where the living and dining areas have the same dimensions․
In Singapore‚ HDB living room lighting should be planned according to areas where you would usually watch TV‚ read‚ entertain guests or spend time with family․
For living rooms‚ the soft yellowish color is good․
Living rooms are often bathed in warm white light‚ with Mobili Living recommending a 2700K-3000K (more yellow than white) light for living and dining spaces․
Brighter or cooler light may be appropriate for tasks where visibility is important‚ although this may contrast with the warmer lighting typically appropriate for relaxation areas․
What should you consider before choosing?
Before purchasing a large pendant light or chandelier for the living room‚ check the size of the room and ceiling height‚ as it can appear too overpowering in a small HDB flat․
Also consider the position of your furniture and your television‚ and any areas that need more light․
Mobili Living offers over 100 various types of ceiling lights‚ pendants and chandeliers that can be compared according to both the size and style of your living room․
