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fromArchitectural Digest
2 weeks agoMood Lighting 101: How to Get Strategic About Ambience
Layer warm ambient, task, and accent lighting below 3000 Kelvin to create a cozy, design-forward home atmosphere.
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Getting living room mood lighting right can feel like a balancing act. Go too bright and the space feels stark, but leave it too dim and it quickly tips into gloomy rather than cosy. The trick is to find a lighting design that adapts to how you actually use the room. Mood lighting is all about layers. From overhead pendants to table lamps and wall lights, each source has a role to play.
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