3 Different Types of Lighting

When we plan a lighting decor at home, we need to consider what activities that will engage in the specific rooms, the function of rooms and as well the lighting types. There are different types of lighting. In general, lighting sources need to be switched separately for better effect and versatility. Lighting is not just produced via the same light source. For the right mood, proper interior lighting decor and the lighting tasks we expect, we need to choose the right types of lighting. Besides, a wonderful lighting plan requires us to blend different lighting. Now let's have a look at the lighting types.

Ambient lighting, or commonly known as general lighting source, is a type of lighting that can illuminate the whole space of a room. Briefly, it is a light for overall source. The light it radiates is comfortable and the brightness features no annoying glare. The ambient lighting is basic for it can allow us to see and walk about safely, without light focusing into a beam or in particular direction. Ambient lighting source is usually chosen as the primary light of task lighting for some rooms such as laundry room. We usually blend the use of ambient light with other types of lighting sources such as chandeliers, ceiling lights, wall-mounted lighting fixtures, led string lights, track lights. The general lighting can also be used together with lanterns mounted on the outside of the house. For a good lighting plan, we need to use ambient light as the central lighting source in all of the rooms.  

Accent lighting is usually a kind of lighting for decoration, indoor or outdoor, for holidays or other special occasions. The accent lighting can create stunning visual effect, so the lighting is more and more popularly used for extra decor at home, office, or garden. Accent lights are such lights that can attract our attention to a certain area the lighting covers, to a sculpture accented by string lights, to a painting illuminated by lights, or to a tree in the garden that are decorated by lights. It is a light for highlighting a partial space or a certain object. Usually, for better visual or aesthetic effect, we need accent lighting as least 3 times as much light on the central point as the general lighting that surrounds it.   

Task lighting, as its name suggests, is a lighting source often used for enabling tasks. The lighting helps us better accomplish such jobs as cooking food, playing with friends at night, reading books, doing homework, engaging in some hobbies, and such tasks that need adequate light and brightness. The lighting can be given out from recessed and track lights, under cabinet lights, desk lamps, pendant lights, etc. For better care of our eye, the light should be bright enough and are never the ones that distract glare or shadows.  

For better decorating our houses, we need to know the types of the lighting. We need to well use different types of lighting sources for better effect.