The Look for Your Home: Lighting from Standard to Statement
Dec 28, 2017 09:00AM ● Published by Becca Newell

Photography by Erica George Dines, Styling by Thea Beasley, Courtesy of Currey & Company
From practical to decorative, lighting is an important element of interior (and exterior!) design. Whether your goal is to create a focal point with a statement chandelier or add interest to a space with an accent floor lamp, lighting enhances the functionality of a room while simultaneously shaping its aesthetics. And these four lighting trends will undoubtedly improve even the brightest room in your home!
Types of Lighting
A good lighting plan incorporates the three main types of lighting into one space, according to the American Lighting Association.
General Lighting
This provides the fundamental illumination in a room. The key is to have general lighting, also known as ambient lighting, located from a central source, like a ceiling fixture or track lights.Task Lighting
This illuminates a specified area of a room, usually for a particular purpose—for example, a table lamp is often used for reading. Also known as work lighting, it’s typically brighter than ambient lighting.Accent Lighting
Often known as highlighting, this emphasizes a piece of décor within a room, like a painting, or accents an exterior element, like window treatments. It is also used for design purposes to create visual interest within an interior or façade. Halogen lightbulbs are most frequently recommended for this type of lighting.1. Soft Gold

2. Edison Bulbs

3. Mid-Century Modern

4. Industrial
