It can be difficult to make the right decision when it comes to the lighting in each of the rooms in your home. There are dim lights, bright lights, hanging lights, wall lights, chandelier lights, and LED lights; there are an overwhelming number of lights. And if you've ever been to a store that sells lights, you'll know exactly what we're talking about when we say that. 
Choosing the best lights for you and the room they're going to be installed in can take a significant amount of time and energy. For instance, you need to make sure that the lights you've selected actually serve a functional purpose, that they emit the appropriate amount of light, and that they contribute a aesthetically pleasing element to the overall design of the space. It is impossible to decorate a room filled with antique furniture with a ceiling light that is both simple and contemporary because the two styles are incompatible.
That is the aspect in which we are going to be of assistance to you. You have arrived at the right location if you are interested in gaining some additional knowledge about the various lighting options that are available to you and how to select the appropriate lighting for each room in your house. Because there is a lot of ground to cover, let's get started right away!
There are three categories of lighting, which are. . . What do you mean by that?
To begin, let's talk about the various kinds of lighting from which you can make your selection:
1. Lighting in the Environment
2. Lighting for Specific Purposes
3. Lighting for the Accents
There are times when a single room will have all three kinds of lighting, but most of the time, you'll find that each room has at least two different kinds of lighting. See a description of the functions performed by each type of light below.
The General Illumination
In most cases, the predominant source of illumination in a space is the room's ambient lighting. They can be anything, from recessed lighting to fixtures that hang from the ceiling.
Your contractor will typically be the one to determine the level of ambient lighting that is present in a given space. It is likely that he or she will measure the lighting in "foot-candles," which refers to the amount of brightness emitted by a light when it is one foot away from its "home. "More "foot-candles" or brighter lighting is typically required in public spaces like kitchens and bathrooms.
Task Lighting
Reading a book or applying makeup in front of a mirror are two examples of activities that require specific kinds of lighting, which can be provided by task lighting. These lights are never used to illuminate an entire room; rather, they are focused on illuminating a specific section of the room.
There is a wide variety of form and size for task lighting. They can be installed in a mirror, mounted on a wall, or placed on a desk. Another option is that they can sit on a desk. Some of them even have the ability to rotate or swivel so that they can be placed wherever you need them to be and at any angle you require.
Lighting in the Accent
The most decorative type of lighting in a room is called accent lighting. The focus of these lights is typically directed toward an element of the home that the owner particularly values, such as a painting, fireplace, or bookshelf. In general, the lights draw everyone's attention to something specific that you want them to see.
Accent lighting can be understated and refined, or it can exude opulence and be completely out there. Both of these approaches have their place. Accent lighting can come from a variety of sources, including chandeliers, wall sconces, and lamps.
In addition to that, there are categories for lighting.
After gaining an understanding of the specifics of the various categories of lighting from which you can select, the next step is to acquire knowledge of the lighting options that are available to you. Let's go ahead and investigate them.
Sconces A sconce is always mounted directly on the wall where it will be displayed.
They can either have a cord hanging down from the ceiling to plug into an outlet or they can be hardwired into the wall.
Wall sconces are typically acquired in pairs and placed opposite one another on either side of a mirror or a fireplace. On the other hand, swing-arm sconces are typically mounted on their own as an accent light, drawing attention to a piece of artwork or a bookcase.
Mounting Options: Flush and Semi-Flush Mounts
The two mounting lights are typically anchored in the ceiling, where they brighten the space and free up some additional space for walking. To put it another way, they do not detract from the space, and the most distance they will hang down from the ceiling is somewhere between six and twelve inches.
Lights that are mounted to the wall are different from those that are hung from the ceiling using a cord, chain, or wire of some kind. A pendant light, on the other hand, is suspended from the ceiling at an extremely low height.
The primary purpose of a pendant light is to provide illumination for a specific task. Pendants are typically hung over dining tables or kitchen islands. They are not all the same size.
Chandeliers
As a result of the fact that chandeliers emit light from more than one source at once, they are sometimes referred to as large lighting systems. These lights are always suspended from the ceiling, and depending on where in the house you place them, they can either serve a practical purpose or serve as a decorative accent.
Lamps It's likely that you already have a floor lamp and/or a table lamp in your home; however, if you don't, getting one of each is another alternative you can consider adding to your options.
Due to the fact that they do not illuminate an entire space, lamps are an excellent choice for use as task lighting.
Within this light category, there is a never-ending selection of options to pick from. In addition to this, they are simple to relocate wherever you like within the space, and their price is very reasonable.
Different lighting schemes are required in each of the rooms. . . Is there any way to tell?
A front hall, a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, a bedroom, and a bathroom are standard features in virtually every house. Let's take a look at the various lighting options for each room!
Entryway
Since the foyer is the first room that visitors to your home will see, you should strive to give it a warm and welcoming vibe. It is not necessary to install a large number of task lights and accent lights in order to bring more light into certain parts of the room. Instead, you could try suspending a chandelier from the middle of the ceiling; this option is particularly useful for rooms with high ceilings.
It is not necessary to have a high ceiling if you do not have one. Make an effort to select a lighting fixture that has a tone that is more on the warm side.
Living Room
The living room is designed to be used for either relaxing or entertaining guests. Having said that, you will want to make sure that you have access to bright light so that you can use it when necessary, but you won't want to rely on the bright light all the time. Your best allies in this space will be the floor lamps, table lamps, and sconces you place around it.
Dimmer switches are also fantastic to have in living rooms because they allow you to turn on the bright light but then adjust how bright it is to suit the atmosphere of the room.
