Living Room Ceiling Lights

The ceiling light in a living room is usually the primary light source — the fitting that handles the general illumination when the room is being used at full capacity. Choosing it well matters, because it’s also the most visible fitting in the room and the one that does most to establish the visual character of the space from the moment you walk in.

For rooms with standard ceiling heights, a semi-flush or close-ceiling fitting keeps things practical while still allowing for design character — the Feniks wooden twin-shade fittings, the ceramic ceiling lights from the Mullan collection, and the geometric Quad and Orbis surface mounts all give a ceiling fitting genuine material presence without requiring height to hang. For rooms with more ceiling height, a pendant or multi-arm fitting can drop lower and become a more deliberate visual feature.

Multi-arm ceiling lights are a strong living room choice — they distribute light across a wider area than a single pendant and create a ceiling arrangement with real visual interest. The Vector and Loop ranges in black or white, and the Karbon range with its natural wood hub, all work well in living rooms where the ceiling fitting is expected to contribute to the room’s aesthetic as well as illuminate it.

For period and traditional homes, the brass and ceramic ceiling lights from the Mullan Irish collection bring a material quality and craftsmanship that contemporary metal fittings don’t match. Explore the full Multi Arm Ceiling Lights collection.