Types of Lighting

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  Ambient lighting is the main source of light in a room, most often coming from an overhead light or recessed lighting. It’s the source that provides the most amount of light.  

Task lighting is made for specific activities or uses such as sconces for nighttime reading, a desktop lamp, or a light above a vanity mirror. It adds more direct light to the space than ambient light.    

 Accent lighting is the most decorative of the 3 types of lighting that plays up architectural elements or a decorative focal point like a fireplace, built-ins, or piece of art.    

Most every room needs more than one type of lighting.  When planning for lighting, think of layers.  One layer of Ambient lighting, a second layer of Task lighting and the final layer, Accent lighting.