Guidelines for Choosing Home Lighting

Guidelines for Choosing Home Lighting

Great lighting can make or break a room's ambiance. The right combination of lighting types creates a warm, functional, and beautiful space that adapts to your daily needs.

The Three Types of Lighting

Every well-lit room needs a combination of these three lighting types:

  • Ambient Lighting: General illumination that fills the room (ceiling fixtures, chandeliers)
  • Task Lighting: Focused light for specific activities (desk lamps, under-cabinet lights)
  • Accent Lighting: Decorative lighting that highlights features (wall sconces, picture lights)

Room-by-Room Lighting Tips

Living Room

  • Layer different light sources at various heights
  • Use dimmers to adjust mood throughout the day
  • Include table lamps and floor lamps for cozy evening lighting

Bedroom

  • Soft, warm lighting for relaxation
  • Bedside lamps for reading
  • Avoid harsh overhead lighting near the bed

Kitchen

  • Bright task lighting over work areas
  • Under-cabinet lighting for food prep
  • Pendant lights over islands or breakfast bars

Choosing the Right Bulbs

  • Warm White (2700K-3000K): Cozy, relaxing spaces like bedrooms and living rooms
  • Cool White (3500K-4100K): Task areas like kitchens and home offices
  • Daylight (5000K-6500K): Areas requiring focus and clarity

Size and Scale Guidelines

  • Chandelier diameter should be room length + width in feet, converted to inches
  • Hang chandeliers 30-36 inches above dining tables
  • Table lamps should be proportional to the furniture they sit on

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