All too often a stunning interior is left lacking in one department; the answer is lighting.

But why? Well, lighting is often one of the last things that people think of when decorating, and it’s a shame because it can really make or break the room. The key is balance, whether the light is too bright, too dark, big, small or even matching to the room’s décor; this can negatively impact the statement that people try to make in their room.

There are three main types of lighting within a domestic setting; ambient, task and accent. Applying all three (known as layering) to a room will not only give you, the user/owner more versatility but may even boost the décor of the room. So, lets breakdown what these various terms mean:

Ambient- also known as general lighting, this form of lighting will provide you with your main source of light throughout the room, most commonly seen as your ceiling light and in certain environments, even wall lights.

Task- yes you have guessed it, task lighting is to provide much needed light to a task. Intended to assist in completing a task such as reading and writing, crafts and hobbies and cooking. Effectively using this form can help prevent eye strain and glare, so make sure to use one of our high output led bulbs. Not only will these provide plenty of light but will have a low wattage and will last many years.

Accent- otherwise known as mood lighting, highlight key objects or features to further bring attention to them; examples such as, artwork, cabinets, sculptures or architectural feature.

Master the lighting in each room by installing separate switches or dimmers and ‘layer’ your lights.

Make sure to keep up to date with our lighting guide posts and we shall expertly go over from room to room, function to function and explain the do’s and don’ts and give helpful tips and tricks to make even the most basic rooms a quality setting by the time we are done.