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Lighting should be planned to complement your lifestyle. So, first you need to develop a home lighting plan that suits your individual needs and those of your family. When planning your lighting, look at the activities that occur in each room, the atmosphere you want to create and the decorative elements you wish to emphasize. Keep in mind that light can be absorbed and even wasted in dark-colored rooms, or reflected and used as additional illumination in light-colored rooms. Also, take note of those areas serving more than a single purpose and those that will require more than one type of lighting. If you need assistance with your plan, a Certified Lighting Consultant on the live help of the site will be happy to help.

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It helps you perform tasks more easily, makes you feel safer and more comfortable, and allows you to enjoy your home to its full potential. Lighting adds beauty and drama to a room. It can make a small room look open and airy, and a large room appear cozy and inviting. It can create a stimulating atmosphere for a night of entertaining, or a quiet feeling of relaxation after a long, tiring day. In so many ways, lighting can make a difference. And, it does so inexpensively compared to other home decorating or remodeling options.

You can set the tone of a room and make everyone feel more comfortable simply by using different types of lighting.
Lighting falls into three categories: ambient, task and accent lighting. Well-lit rooms feature a combination of the three, allowing you to be comfortable without squinting or straining your eyes.


Ambient lighting illuminates the whole room with unfocused light that bounces off walls and ceiling. It should provide enough light so that no one trips over furniture, but not be so bright that it's hard to relax. Dimmer switches let you adjust the light to suit your needs.
Start with flush-mounted ceiling fixtures, the most common source of ambient light. They come in a wide range of styles, such as fluorescent units, simple globes and ceiling fans with light kits.

Accent lighting is decorative in nature, often highlighting architectural details or a work of art, and can be placed anywhere in a room. Direct track lighting downward to spotlight a room feature, while using sconces or torchieres to throw light up toward the ceiling.

Try using wall-mounted fixtures as accent lighting in hallways, bedrooms, bathrooms and dining rooms.

Task lighting pinpoints a specific area, providing light for reading, working at the computer or preparing a meal. Table, buffet and floor lamps are easily movable and provide task lighting right where it's needed.

Another attractive selection is pendant lighting which hangs from the ceiling. It's well suited to high-ceilinged entryways and halls, or set above dining tables.

Be creative. Use combinations of fixtures and lighting to add dimension and interest to every room in your house.
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Offers an opportunity to get creative with your lighting. Since this area is not generally used for grooming, the lighting can be very dramatic. Try wall sconces on either side of the mirror or for a true design statement hang pendants. Light up a niche, or artwork, and if the sink or faucets are themselves a work of art, highlight it with a halogen narrow spot light from above. Remember that dark colors absorb light, so plan for more than you think you need and use a dimmer. Also, small rooms need more light than larger rooms as there are more walls and surfaces to absorb the light.

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The Foyer says "Welcome" and sets a tone for the rest of your home. It should not be overlooked when deciding on new lighting. If it is a small area, a chandelier or wall sconces can provide enough light to make the transition from the outdoors into the home. If it is a larger area, the lighting can incorporate recessed or track fixtures, for instant drama. Tables can hold table lamps, columns can be flanked by torchieres, art on the walls can be lit, and plants can be highlighted with portable up lights. If there is a closet in your foyer, be sure there is enough light to see into it.

The lighting you choose for your foyer is critical for safety but also plays a major role in setting the decorative theme for your home. The appropriate fixtures for your foyer depend on room size and ceiling height.

Pendants are best suited for high-ceilinged entranceways and halls, providing overall lighting and adding personal panache. From antique-look chandeliers to modern units with colored glass shades, there are pendants for every décor style. For two-story foyers, select larger fixtures that also look attractive from above.

Wall brackets or sconces that match the hanging foyer fixture visually enlarge a space and generate additional light. Mount sconces above eye-level so that the lamp source is not visible.

Portable tabletop lighting is the easiest to change. There are endless styles and lampshades that offer inexpensive but attractive options.

Accent lighting highlights room features and adds drama. Consider recessed or adjustable downlights, or a track lighting system for multiple lighting sources and directions, to focus on artwork and interesting architecture.

Dimmer switches allow you to adjust the light to suit your needs. Available in a wall plate format and convenient floor and tabletop models that simply plug into the cord from your light source, some dimmers even feature three-way wattage control for added versatility.

Hallways and Stairways:
Matching flush-mount fixtures work well to light hallways. Smaller, chain-hung fixtures or sconces placed at equal distances are a better option for lighting up a staircase.
Coat Closets

Small, fluorescent fixtures produce good illumination for entry hall coat closets. Mount them above the door header to prevent glare during use. Illumination sets the tone of your space from the moment you step inside the door. Lead the way with the right lighting. Make sure you have enough light for safety but not so much that it's hard to relax.

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Your kitchen is a room used for many activities, so it stands to reason that whether you are building a home or updating an existing kitchen, the right lighting can make a huge difference.

Ambient lighting is general lighting. Recessed lighting and low-voltage systems are popular choices because they provide a key layer of lighting that can illuminate the entire space, right into the corners. Years ago many kitchens just had one 100-watt ceiling light in the center of the room, leaving the perimeter in a shadow. Since the perimeter is where a great deal of kitchen work takes place, today's emphasis on well-diffused lighting makes more sense! Plus, expensive cabinets and appliances will look even more beautiful in a room with nicely balanced ambient lighting.

Task lighting should really be called "multi-task" lighting, because kitchen activities go far beyond food prep and clean up. A dimmer is a great idea for these lights so you can easily read fine print when paying bills or tone things down for a cozy dinner. Don't overlook the benefits of placing lighting over the sink and stove areas-two heavily used kitchen workstations.

Accent lighting adds drama, fills in blank sports and more. Tucked in above and under cabinets, or positioned all around the toe space below your cabinetry, small low-voltage accent lights enhance your kitchen any time of day. If your kitchen is especially large, accent lighting is all the more crucial. Wall washers, overhead low-voltage sports and the like can bring the space together in one, warm visual bundle.

Decorative lighting is in a category all its own. Today there are dozens of choices, from formal chandeliers to sleek contemporary pendants and everything in between. Here is where you can really express yourself. And if you haven't notices, decorative fluorescent fixtures are great way to save money on energy bulls without sacrificing style. Look for the Energy Star label on decorative fluorescent fixtures-your signal that the light meets the government's most stringent requirements. One of the broadest lines of Energy Star lighting today is offered by Lighting and Ceiling Fans. You will be impressed by the wide variety of looks and styles to choose from.

Versatile pendant lighting is a great choice for sports of light over island and tables. Glass pendants have the added bonus of delivering a splash of color and European styling to any kitchen.

When it comes to kitchens, two lighting layers are better than one. Here, recessed down lights are positioned to illuminate the sink area and island. The accent layer is created with under-cabinet lighting. Notice how the lights do double duty, washing over tiles and countertops while also lighting the work area.

Sussex Collection pendants are now available in both incandescent and Energy Star qualified versions. The Energy Star pendants are great in kitchen areas, as they deliver a crisp, bright light that's perfect for the busiest work areas in your home. If your kitchen lights are on for long periods, you'll especially like that Energy Star lighting uses less energy and gives off less heat- a bonus to your family and Planet Earth.

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You can move a floor lamp to change the look of a room or direct light where you need it. Not all lamps or shades have to match one another, "Play with them".

• Consider how you' ll use your floor lamp. For reading, the shade should direct light downward. To brighten a room the shade should direct at least some of the light up.
  
• Floor lamps can look strange standing all by themselves and work best when placed within "seating zones," either behind sofas and chairs or in a corner.
  
• When lighting a room imagine that the space is divided into horizontal layers. Floor lamps should light the middle, or eye-level, layer. To light the upper layer you need not settle for a ceiling fixture: A torchiere, which projects light upward, is a worthy alternative.
  
• Floor lamps can take the place of over-head lighting if they are positioned strategically to eliminated dark shadows.

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Use sconces to break up a long hallway or add interest to a blank wall. They are the spirited finishing touch that brings a room to life.

• Sconces, like floor lamps, should illuminate the middle horizontal plane of a room. Hang them so that the light source is at or just above eye level. In a space with lofty ceilings, you can place them slightly higher. If you can look down into a sconce and see its inner workings, it's hung too low.
  
• Fixtures should never extend so far out from the wall that people bump into them while walking by.
  
• There is no law that says sconces must come in pairs. "sometimes an awkward niche can be made charming with one wonderful sconce," and for a very legthy hall-way, three (or even more) might be better.
  
• Avoid hanging sconces with cords that plug into an outlet. Have an electrician install the wiring into the wall is much more attractive.

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A bedside lamp is a lighting workhorse; you can use it to cast light on a book, provide ambience, or both. So shop wisely, but don't agonize over your choice.

• Make sure your bedside lamp isn't so big that there is no room left for other night-table accoutrements, such as an alarm dlock, books or a water glass. the shade shouldn't extend beyond the perimeter of the table, otherwise, you might knock over the lamp while getting out of bed.
  
• An opaque, Cone-shaped shade that points light downward and acroos your book is the best for reading.
  
• Keep in mind that some metal shades generades too much heat and can get uncomfortable for reading.
  
• A dimmer switch on the lamp's base, cord or neck is an essential accessory for any bedside lamp.
  
• If you don't like to read in bed, you can opt for a smaller bedside lamp, but make sure that its proportions are in sync with the size of your table or nightstand.

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Ideally, the design and size of individual fixtures should create an overall lighting scheme that complements your house and provides sufficient light.

• Small fixtures placed close to the ground are typically inexpensive. Matching their design to other elements is not a major consideration.
  
• Taller, more prominent fixtures may require more of an investment and should match the design of your home and other outdoor fixtures. Fixtures come in many styles and produce different kinds of lighting effects, so make sure your selections will accomplish the desired outcome. Then, sit back and enjoy the scenery!

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