Learn the 3 types of lighting that are necessary to properly illuminate a room and showcase its architecture and decoration!

Ambient lighting

It is the most basic type of lighting, which is necessary in every room. It is the type of lighting that substitutes for natural lighting.  This type of lighting it is the base on which the other two types of lighting must be added to provide the right room lighting.

Fixtures the provide ambient light are:

-        Chandeliers and other ceiling lightings

-        Light kits on ceiling fans

-        Track lighting

-        Recessed ceiling lights

-        Wall scones

Task lighting

It is the type of lighting that provides intense and direct light and helps to perform various tasks. It is advisable to know what tasks you will be doing in each room before you choose your lights and fixtures.

Examples of task lighting fixtures are:

-        Desk lamps

-        Table lamps

-        Many in line or ceiling lamps

-        External spotlights

-        Led lights

-        Swing lamps

-        Adjustable lamps

-        Floor lamps

Accent lighting

In addition to provide atmosphere, accent lighting is also used to highlight the architectural features and interesting elements of the decoration (e.g a painting or a surface etc.). However, it is the type of lighting which it is the most forgotten, but although it helps a lot the light to spread out at areas where the ambient lighting does not reach.

 Accent lighting examples are:

-        Candle light

-        Picture light

-        Direct track lights

-        Chandeliers with dimmer switches

-        Wall scones

-        Track lighting

-        Spotlights (internal/external)

Many lighting sources can be used for more than one type of lighting if they have dimmer switches. The most important thing, though, before you choose lights and fixtures is to know the style and atmosphere you want to have in each room and which elements you want to emphasize!