The best living room lighting ideas are considered holistically, taking into account the room's main purpose, the furniture placement, and the various modes of lighting that will also factor in.

Don't get me wrong, I am grateful that my old roommate equipped our living room with a coffee table, bookshelf, and floor ...

Here are 10 living room design ideas taken from Dezeen's archive of lookbooks, featuring suggestions for colours, furniture and lighting ... which features wood surfaces and neutral-toned furnishings.