How to light your TV corner properly?
Our TV corner deserves special attention. It should be synonymous with relaxation and comfort so that we can fully enjoy our films and series. Discover our tips for good lighting to enhance this essential space in our living room.
Why it is important to light your TV corner properly
When you sit on your sofa to enjoy a pleasant evening with family or friends in front of the television, it is essential to have good lighting. Indeed, watching television tires the eyes because of the contrast between what is displayed on the screen, very bright and colorful, and the rest of the room, often plunged into darkness or even complete black. This contrast must be mitigated by soft lights, well positioned and well oriented. Here is an overview of our suggestions to combine visual comfort and design.
The advantages of Spotlights for your TV corner
Indirect light sources are the key to a successful lighting of your TV corner. Indeed, nothing is more annoying than a light coming right in our eyes when we want to enjoy a relaxing moment. Similarly, a light shining directly on our screen will create unpleasant reflections and will alter the colors. On the other hand, the Spotlights recessed and adjustable lamps will allow you to benefit from indirect lighting on the ceiling or walls. It is the ideal solution for small spaces, because these Spotlights do not take up any space and allow you to illuminate the part of your interior that you want to illuminate.
The wall lamps walls to reconcile decoration and visual comfort
To add a cozy and warm note to your TV corner, we recommend installing wall lamps on the wall located behind your sofa. You will then have the pleasant sensation of being enveloped by light without being bothered by too much direct lighting towards your television. In order to perfectly integrate your wall lamps with the rest of your interior, let your creativity flow and make sure you make the right choice in terms of shape, material and colors!
Table lamps: the easy choice for soft light
If you have enough space in your living room, it is always possible to place some lamps. Whether vintage, industrial or Scandinavian style, they will diffuse a soft and harmonious light to reduce the shadows around your television, sources of visual fatigue.Other advantages: LED lamps are very low energy consuming and the variety of their design will allow you to find the Model that will fit perfectly into your TV corner.
The luminous rods or LED ribbons: discretion and efficiency
Judiciously placed in your TV corner, LED light strips are an excellent alternative to avoid eye fatigue while playing the card of discretion. You can place them at the back of your TV cabinet, they will then diffuse a discreet and homogeneous light behind your TV: it's ideal to reduce contrasts and make the source of lighting invisible! Some people even prefer to stick them directly behind the screen. In this case, no visual disturbance and a "movie" atmosphere guaranteed, especially if your rods allow you to vary the colors according to what you are watching! Our tip: use dimmers to adjust the light intensity.
A few words to conclude...
Whatever lighting sources you choose, you must always make sure that their intensity is neither too low nor too high. In order to find the right balance according to the natural luminosity of the room, the time of day, or the atmosphere you wish to create, we advise you to equip yourself with dimmers. They will be precious allies in your quest for the perfect lighting for your TV room!
