When rooms lack multiple layers of lighting, it causes unflattering shadows instead of even washes of light, making you look less appealing (like in department stores or public restrooms). Having all three layers of lighting in public locations isn’t always a priority, but it should be when it comes to your own home, and any area where a comfortable and balanced ambiance is desired.

You can source a huge variety of lighting near Apopka, FL, to ensure you have ambient, accent, and task lighting in your own home. Here are a few points about each of these lighting layers to keep in mind.

Ambient Lighting

The ambient lighting layer is also called “general lighting.” It gives your room overall illumination with an adequate light level for the entire area. Typically, ambient lighting is created by using overhead lighting such as semi-flush/flush mount ceiling fixtures, pendants, ceiling fans, or chandeliers, and it is typically uniform and a little boring.

Accent Lighting

The accent lighting layer or “decorative” layer allows you to highlight points of interest in your interiors such as artwork, architecture, or other features. Accent lights chase away the gloom and fill in the places where ambient light can’t reach. Types of fixtures typically used for accent lighting include wall sconces, uplighting, and track lighting.

Task Lighting

Task lighting is the final layer of lighting design. It provides illumination for specific tasks performed in specific areas. For instance, if you usually read in your favorite chair, you may want a floor lamp or swing arm sconce for better reading light. Typical task lights are floor lamps, table and desk lamps, under-cabinet lighting, bathroom vanity lighting, and pendant lighting above smaller areas such as a kitchen island.

You can find beautiful lighting for every room in your home at Lightstyle of Orlando.