What are the common types of lighting for a home?

Intentionally selected lighting fixtures add a stylish finishing touch to a space. Beautiful, handmade, well-crafted pieces double as decor and can emphasize the home decor style in your home. There are a few different types of lighting fixtures, depending on the type of lighting and the mounting space you’re working with: Light fixtures are hardwired into your house’s electrical system, like pendant lamps, wall sconces, and some chandeliers. Ceiling fans are great light fixtures that can regulate the temperature of a room while illuminating it, too. Lamps, shades & bases are generally of the plug-in variety, allowing you to determine where you want light and how it plays well with your decor.

How do you choose between ambient, task, or accent lighting?

Within the main types of lighting, there are three main ways light is directed in a space: ambient, task, and accent. The best choice for your space starts with how you plan to use that lighting. Ambient lighting, also known as general lighting, is used to illuminate an entire room evenly. This type of lighting can also be used outdoors, such as the front yard and patio. Both flush mount and semi-flush mount fixtures add ambient lighting in a space. Flush lighting sits directly against the ceiling or wall and is a popular choice for low ceilings and small rooms. Semi-flush mount lighting leaves a small gap between the fixture and the surface it’s attached to. It may cast light downwards, or it may reflect off the ceiling. Task lighting is mainly used to light a specific workspace where you’ll be performing a task such as food prep in the kitchen, filling out important forms at your office desk, or fixing something in a garage. Task lighting includes fixtures like table lamps, stylish floor lamps , and pendant lights. Accent lighting can play up a particular focal point in your home, like your prized art collection or decorative columns. Wall sconces, recessed lighting, and hidden fixtures are popular types of accent lighting and can be used throughout your home. There’s no need to settle on just one type of lighting in a room, either. Play around with mixing and matching two or three different lighting styles throughout a space, and see how it affects the look and the mood of the room. This gives you the option to switch from focused task lighting, say for reading a book in your favorite chair, to a more relaxed and cozy setting as you settle in for movie night.

How do you choose the best lighting for a room?

When shopping for statement lighting , consider both the way you’ll be using the space as well as the best lighting fixture size. The goal is to achieve even lighting throughout. For example, a statement chandelier may be enough to fully illuminate the dining room or foyer, but may not provide enough light in a spacious great room. Dainty wall sconces or flush-mount ceiling lights light up a hallway without cluttering this tight space. Next, choose a design you love, or request a custom fixture. Lighting not only brightens a room, it adds to the overall feeling you’re creating in your living space. The handcrafted fixtures available from lighting shops on Etsy blend both function and form. Many of these lighting options can be customized, too. If you’re searching for a certain mounting style, for example, many sellers can adapt their light fixtures to work in your space. After you’ve landed on which type and style of lighting you want, round out your interior decorating by detailing your room with light accessories like fancy pull chain and wall switch plates, and stock up on light bulbs to keep your home happy and bright.

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Hanna Bode

5 out of 5 stars

"Perfect! Amazing! Love all of the lighting modes!"

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Amanda

5 out of 5 stars

"I loved these! After searching forever for the right lighting for our bathroom, I found these. They were affordable, easy to put together and look amazing. We ended up using a different face plate for the electrical than what comes with them but that was just a matter of preference. The customer service was great and they arrived super fast. Highly recommend!"

LOCAALI Modern Scandinavian Style Ceiling Mount Wood Pendant Lighting Lamp Shade with E26/27 Base
DandelionTobias

5 out of 5 stars

"I ordered this lamp because I was lacking any type of light in my living room and couldn't seem to find a lamp that I really liked prior to finding this one. I spoke with Marek who was very helpful in regards to shipping times, types of bulbs, and bulb specs to get the type of lighting I was looking for. What a great purchase! It arrived to the US much quicker than anticipated and is very much an art piece that sets up some great mood lighting. Part of the top of the lamp got a little bent and warped from shipping because of the lamp material, which bothers a perfectionist like me, but it's still a very beautiful lamp. My photos cannot do not do it justice. It's much more beautiful in person."

Leaf Floor Lamp - 107 cm (3'6) On Wire Stand, Handmade Modern Living Room Decor, Space Saving, Eco Friendly Packaging | Organic Resin Paper
crystalplumb

5 out of 5 stars

"My husband and I love love the lights that we purchased! Damon was "right" on it and kept us in the loop from order to ship! And WOW! The lights are even more amazing in person. Will definitely purchase additional lighting as we move through our remodel! Thank You again :)"

Industrial Engine House No.5 Triple Cluster Ceiling Light, Industrial Lighting, Ceiling Lighting, Pendant Lighting, Home Decor, Steampunk
Irina D.

5 out of 5 stars

"A very nice designer store , lighting ceiling pendant very beautiful looking in style, high quality of product, only size to small , not 12" inches , a smaller and measurement -10.5" inches in widest part, still very happy with this purchase , thank you for fast and safe delivery , great seller, recommending!"

Bubbles Lighting, Ceiling Pendant light with Multicolored bubbles for Kitchen island, bedside light - modern lighting
Ashley Lorraine Sparks

5 out of 5 stars

"Absolutely in love with my new sign!!! I bought it as an addition to my home bar, and it brings such beautiful lighting to my kitchen. The seller is quick to respond to your request, sending over a draft of the design beforehand. The sign shipped quickly, and arrived at my doorstep about a week later. It comes with all the hardware to hang your sign, and the extension cord is the perfect length. Highly, highly recommend!"

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Mid-Century Modern Chandelier - Embrace Elegance with Woodcrafted Illumination

Aura Rattan Pendant Light - Modern Organic, Farmhouse, Bohemian Lampshade, Bamboo pendant light, Rattan Furniture, Patio Pendant Light

Wood Pendant Light | Ceiling Light Fixture | Wooden Black Plexiglass Lighting | Wood Pendant Light Modern Chandelier | Dezaart

Vanity Light-Interior Lighting-Unique Lighting-Modern Vanity - Model No. 0698

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Clara 8x6 Inches Hammered Copper Bell Lamp. Authentic Mexican Copper. Handmade lighting. Oxidized Copper Pendant Light. Kitchen Lighting

Schoolhouse Shade - Vanity Light - Globe Vanity - Opal Glass - Brass Vanity - Vanity Lighting - Bathroom Lights - Model No. 5799

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Modern Chandelier | CLAYLIGHT BOOMERANG LARGE | Four Light Pendant | Sculptural Ceramic Chandelier

Industrial Rail Light - Ceiling Light - Pool Table Light - Kitchen Island - Restaurant - Steampunk - High Quality - Warehouse

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Speckled Cream Gloss Dusk Ceramic Lamp Shade and Pendant Set

Wine Barrel Ring Pendant Light - Lavaliere - Made from Retired California wine barrel rings 100% Recycled!

Leaf Floor Lamp - 107 cm (3'6) On Wire Stand, Handmade Modern Living Room Decor, Space Saving, Eco Friendly Packaging | Organic Resin Paper

Vanity Lighting - Wall Sconce - 3 Light Vanity Fixture - Mid Century Modern - Minimalist - Bathroom - Wall Light - UL Listed [SHEPHERD]

IZA Pendant Lamp | Japandi Pendant Light, Japandi Home Lighting, Nordic Minimalistic Pendant Lamp, Modern Suspension Lamp, Wabi Sabi Decor

Ceramic Wall Light. Bedroom Lighting. White Wall Sconce. Unique Lighting.

Aged Brass Wall Sconce • "Scoop Sconce" • Multiple Finishes • Black Wall Light • Bathroom Vanity Sconce

Modern Chandelier | CLAYLIGHT BOOMERANG XL | Four Light Pendant | Sculptural Ceramic Lighting

Designer Wall Light | PORCUPINE SCONCE | Ceramic Wall Lamp | Unique Lighting

The 25 Bubble Chandelier (18" diameter) • Custom Cord Options • LED Light • Ceiling Light • Modern Chandelier

Set of 6 - Bamboo Baskets / Accessories Supplies For Creating Pendant Lights, Floor Lamps or Other Decorations, Metal Brackets & Cord Grips

Inspired Handcrafted 1 Light Modern Brass Italian Wall Lamp Luminaire

DIABOLO Table Lamp - Eco-Friendly Amber Lamp 3D Printed with Recycled PETG Material, for use with LED Bulbs

Floor Lamp, Danish Modern Tripod Lamp – Walnut

Mid Century Glass Globe 10" Pendant Light with Stem - Solid Brass, Hand Blown Glass, Minimal, Modern, Industrial, Period Lighting, Vintage

Molecule Light - Modern Chandelier - 6 Bulb Light - Branching Chandelier - Ceiling Lighting - Model No. 2523

Mid-Modern Century Plug-In Wood Pendant Light KRINOLIN, 17 Ft (5m) Cord Length Wooden Light Shade, Plug-In Wood Light, Plug-in Pendant Light

Chandelier Light-Copper Lighting-Hanging Lamp-Industrial Light - Model No. 9002

Custom night light, Moon & stars butterfly or rainbow for kids room decor, personalize with your name

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Personalized Night Light with Moon & Stars - Nursery Decor - Custom Name Light Night Gift - Kids Room Decor - Personalized Gifts for Kids

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Personalized Desk Name Plate with Wooden Base, Lighted Acrylic Nameplate, Desk Accessories, Office Gifts for Boss Coworkers, New Job Gifts

26" Modern Plaster Ceiling Medallion with Lifelike Roses and Leaves, Contemporary Ceiling Decor for Light Fixtures & Chandeliers, Home Decor

Table lamp made entirely of lampshade material in caramel and lilac. Colorful and handmade. Many combinations possible. Ask!

ASPEN Table Lamp - Mushroom Lamp - Modern Lamp - Sustainably made by Honey & Ivy Studio in Portland, Oregon

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Neckless Globe - Art Deco Chandelier - Chandelier Lighting - Modern Chandelier - Mid Century Lighting - Unique Lighting - Model No. 4934

Zen Atmosphere Driftwood Mushroom Desk Lamp Night Light NL001

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