Aim for three to five light sources in a medium-sized living room for balanced lighting. This includes combining ambient lights like a statement chandelier, task lighting such as sconces or reading lamps, and accent lights like table lamps or picture lights. Each light source should ideally be dimmable to customize brightness and mood. Multiple circuits with dimmers allow you to control layers independently, providing functional and atmospheric lighting at different times of day or activities like reading, entertaining, or relaxing.