Lighting plays an important role in home design. The right lighting adds value and beauty to a home. Today, we’re focusing on the pros and cons of different types of lighting you can use to create the perfect ambiance in your house.
Accent Lighting
Accent lighting spotlights unique features in your home, such as specific focal points like works of art or certain architectural elements. Examples include wall sconces and pendant lights. Disadvantages include a lack of full lighting if you want to illuminate an entire room.
Decorative Lighting
Decorative lighting is used to create a specific ambiance or mood, such as a romantic or festive setting. This type of lighting can vary and often includes floor lamps and chandeliers. The drawback is that it can be difficult to find the right type of lighting to create the mood you wish to embrace. Do some homework first and know for sure which mood you want to create.
Recessed Lighting
Recessed lighting is so named because it’s located inside of the wall and you only see the outer lighting element. Recessed lights are lightweight, nearly invisible, and adjustable. They’re designed to produce evenly distributed light. Drawbacks include the fact you have to cut into the ceiling for installation. They’re also difficult to move once installed and can be more of an investment upfront.
Task Lighting
Task lighting increases brightness around work areas like desks, countertops, and kitchen islands. The drawback is that if you place track lighting near a wall, it can be difficult to direct the light to where you need it.
Table Lamps
Table lamps are decorative and add a layer of light to soften harsh shadows from overhead sources. However, they require careful selection since the wrong table lamp can detract from your decor and leave you without sufficient light.
Picking the Right Lighting for Your Home
Lighting plays an important role in setting the mood for each room. It can create ambiance and make a room feel more inviting. Use a variety of lights for your rooms and mix things up. For instance, you can vary the intensity of the light in each area or set different levels of brightness. Brighter colors like yellow, orange, and red add energy to a space. Softer colors, on the other hand, create a calming atmosphere. Consider using dimmers in your home as well. Dimmers can work with all types of lights, including all of the ones mentioned above.
Contact Paxton Electric in Rochester, MN today to learn more about installing lighting in your home.
