Quick answer: Layer three kinds of light: a pendant over a table or island, a floor lamp beside a reading chair and sconces along a hallway or bed wall. Use warm 2700K bulbs or warm-white LEDs so the wood glows instead of looking gray.
Floor lamps
A sculpted LED floor lamp lights a reading corner.
Pendants
A log beam pendant light hangs over a kitchen island.
Sconces
A driftwood wall sconce lines a hallway.
Wall art
Add 3D wood wall art to catch the light.
Frequently asked questions
What color temperature is best?
Warm white, about 2700K.
How high should a pendant hang?
About 30–36 inches above an island or table.
Are the LEDs built in?
Some lamps have integrated LEDs — see each listing.
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