Getting Light Right with Louis Poulsen
“Once you have experienced real lighting, life is filled with new values.” - Poul Henningsen
Lighting plays a pivotal role in shaping the atmosphere, functionality, and aesthetic expression of your home. Whether setting the mood in a cozy living room or creating a workspace that inspires productivity, the right lighting enhances how a space feels and functions. Louis Poulsen, an iconic Danish lighting brand, has been mastering the art of light for over a century — designing luminaires that combine beauty with purpose.
In this blog, we'll explore how to get the lighting just right in your home with Louis Poulsen's timeless designs. We'll share inspiring interiors featuring the brand’s renowned fixtures and offer practical tips to help you design your own lighting scheme.
Before choosing a fixture, it's essential to consider how lighting affects the overall impression of a space. The key is to understand the room’s purpose, where light is needed, and the atmosphere you wish to create. From ambient to task lighting, each layer of light serves a unique purpose. Thoughtfully placed pendants, table lamps, and wall sconces can transform a space — bringing warmth, structure, and depth to any room.
Keep reading as we highlight interiors that show how Louis Poulsen’s iconic designs — like the PH collection, AJ lamps, and Panthella — create harmonious, inviting environments. You'll also discover expert tips on how to plan your lighting design, ensuring every corner of your home is illuminated with both beauty and intention.
Use lighting sources with warm, soft glows for a cozy and comforting atmosphere.
"The soft glow of the lamps reminds me of the old movie trick where a silk scarf is elegantly draped over a lamp, transforming the space into a more intimate setting,” remarks Danish stylist Tine Daring in conversation with Louis Poulsen. “You get the same effect with the new colored VL 45 Radiohus lamps. They are both unique and beautiful.
With pendant lights, style a few of the same pendant, in different sizes and varying levels, for a visually striking vignette that offers the perfect ambiance in a living space, office, or any other cozy corner.
Another trick with pendants is to hang the light lower, like above a dining table, to spread the light lower and let it stand out as a sculptural element in a room.
PH Snowball Anniversary Edition
To open up a room and make the ceiling feel higher, paint the ceiling white and place lights pointed upward on the wall.
For a more cozy feeling, use dark tones on the walls and/or floors and warm light sources.
Consider the floor color and material. Darker floors take on more light and need stronger lighting than brighter surfaces.
Optimal lighting design combines different types of lamps––task lighting by an armchair, pendant lighting over a dining table, warm lighting for general ambiance. Mix up the type of lamps and experiment with using warm and cold light sources.
PH80 Floor Lamp | AJ Mini Table Lamp
Here’s another example of combining different types of lamps in a space.
Photo Credit: Ethan Jones
Panthella Floor Lamp | PH5 Mini Pendant Lamp
Dimmable sources enable you to switch between functional and cozy lighting.
Panthella 160 Portable Table Lamp
Allow your light source to act as a glowy statement piece.
Shop the Louis Poulsen lighting collection here.
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