The lighting you choose for your home will have a huge impact on the functionality, ambiance, and aesthetic of every room. You should take your time to pick out lighting that serves your purchase and suits your style. Many people don’t consider the need to layer lighting in a room. Layering your lighting makes a room more attractive and functional. Layering includes using ambient and task lighting. Let’s look at different types of lighting to choose from.
Ambient Lighting
Ambient lighting is lighting intended to light an entire room. Often chandeliers are used for this in certain rooms of the house such as the dining room or living room. Chandeliers can be either traditional and elegant or other styles to suit your taste.
Ceiling fan lighting is another way to add ambient lighting to a room. A ceiling fan light allows you the best of both worlds with a fan to cool and circulate air and light. Ceiling fan lighting comes in a lot of different styles to suit your taste as well.
Recessed lighting is also an option for ambient lighting. According to EnergyStar, it’s recommended that recessed lights have at least 6 inches of clearance above the ceiling, and insulation is essential to ensure that condensation doesn’t get into the fixture. You’ll need to make sure that the ceiling in the room meets these criteria before considering recessed lighting. You should consult a professional at a lighting store to get more details.
Task Lighting
Task lighting is a type of lighting that doesn’t light up as large of a space as ambient lighting. It’s not intended to light the entire room. Instead, task lighting is only intended to light up a specific area of the room for tasks.
Lamps are a great option for task lighting in rooms like the living room, bedrooms, or office. Lamps create a cozy atmosphere and many people prefer lamp light in the evenings. Lamps can be as simple or as extravagant as you like.
Pendant lights are another option for task lighting. Pendant lights can be installed in pretty much any room. They are smaller than chandeliers and only light up a small space. These are usually placed in areas where you might be preparing food such as over an island, tables, or kitchen sink. You can talk with professionals at a local lighting store to learn more about pendant lighting.
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Posted: 8/14/23
