Elements of Lighting
Before you begin buying fixtures, there are three main types of lighting you will need to focus on: task lighting, ambient lighting, and accent lighting. By combining these three types of lighting, you will be able to create the right feeling for whatever situation or feeling you are trying to convey in your family or living room.
Task lighting’s main goal is to create direct focus for specific activities. Lamps are excellent sources of task lighting in the family room, and make for a great way to unwind with a good book.
For ambient lighting, this will be the main source of illumination for the room. Depending on your room’s purpose and size, you may need multiple ambient fixtures such as pendant lights or chandeliers.
The final type of lighting is accent lighting. This type is mostly for beauty and to draw attention. One common usage of accent lighting in the living room is sconces or directional light that bring attention to pieces of art.