Cozy small living room on a budget. Layered lighting for USA apartments.
A floor lamp, a table lamp and a string light together feel warmer than one bright ceiling light.
Warm-white bulbs and a dimmer plug cost little and change the whole room in the evening.
One floor lamp, one table lamp and one set of string lights is a practical starting plan.
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