Three Different Types of Lighting

When it comes to lighting, there are a few different types you can use to accomplish the particular look you're going for. Each has its own advantage, and when used in the proper way, can add quite a bit to your home's decor.

Ambient lighting. This type of lighting illuminates a large area with a nice amount of brightness, but not too much brightness. Also called general lighting, ambient lighting is often seen in chandeliers and mounted light fixtures.

Accent lighting. If you have certain items in a room you want to draw attention to, such as paintings, sculptures, trophies, accent lighting is the type of lighting you'd use to pull that off. This lighting projects as much as three times the light that surrounds it on the item you're trying to draw attention to.

Task lighting. This is lighting with a purpose. You'll find task lighting in undercabinet areas, on desks, hanging over reading chairs, and around bathroom mirrors. If you have something you need to get done, it's probably done under task lighting.

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Home Lighting Tips

A big part of design and decorating is the lighting that is chosen to provide illumination to a given area of the home. There are a few tips you can take advantage of if you want to make the most of your lighting.

Lay out goals. Do you want ambient lighting? Indirect lighting? Bright light? Soft light? This is something you need to figure out before you go out and actually make your purchase.

Remember the outdoors. You may be tempted to concentrate on your interior lighting, but the lighting of your home's exterior is just as important. It makes your landscape visible at night and can also provide security.

Night lights are lights, too. Do you have small children? If so, you may need to purchase night lights to place in their rooms and in hallways so that they can find their way around in the middle of the night. You can buy night lights that match your decor, as well, so factor that into your search.

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