It takes a lot of time and effort to choose the ideal lights that are right for you and the space in which they are placed. For example, you need to make sure that you choose lights with a real functional and stylistic purpose to enhance the aesthetic of the room. You can't put a simple but modern ceiling light in a room full of antique furniture, it just won't fit!

To learn more about the lighting options you have and how to choose the right lighting for each room in your home, the team at INVESTA Real Estate – Larissa Real Estate Agency did some research and gathered the information below.

First, let's start with the different types of lighting you can choose from:

1. Ambient lighting

2. Task lighting

3. Accent lighting

Often, you'll find that every room has at least two different types of lighting, but there are times when a room will have all three. See what each type of light does below.

Ambient lighting is generally the main light source found in a room. It can be anything from general lighting to some recessed lighting.

The amount of ambient lighting a room has will be decided by the engineer who built it. Usually kitchens and bathrooms need brighter lighting.

Task lighting is used to provide light for certain activities, such as reading a book or doing your makeup in front of a mirror. These lights are never used to illuminate the entire room, only a small area of ​​the room.

Work lights come in all shapes and sizes. They can be mounted on a wall or desk or even implanted in a mirror. Some of them even have swivel capabilities to go wherever you need them, and at whatever angle you want.

Accent lighting is the decorative lighting of a room. These lights usually draw attention to something you admire in the home, such as a painting, fireplace or shelf. Overall, these lights make something stand out for all your guests to see.

Accent lights can be simple and elegant, but they can also be luxurious. Chandeliers, sconces and lamps all work as accent lights.

Now that you know the details about the types of lighting you can choose from, next you should learn about the lighting options you have. Let's see them below.

Sconces are always mounted directly on the wall. They can be wired to the wall or one that can be hung to connect.

Typically, wall sconces are purchased in pairs, each on either side of a mirror or fireplace. Sconces with swinging arms, on the other hand, usually stand alone as an accent light, bringing attention to a piece of art or a bookcase.

Pendant lights are unlike pendant lights in that they hang low from the ceiling with a cable, chain, or wire.

The main function of a pendant is to act as a task light, hanging above a dining table or a kitchen island. They have size ranges.

Chandeliers can be referred to as a large lighting system, as it emits more than one light source at a time. These lights are always suspended from the ceiling and can be functional or decorative depending on where you place them in the home.

You probably already have a floor lamp or a table lamp in your home, but if you don't, it's another option to add to your list. The lamps do not illuminate the entire room, which makes them ideal for task light.

This category of light has endless options to choose from, is easy to move around the room and is quite affordable.

Almost every house has an entrance, living room, dining room, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Let's see what every room should have for lighting!

The entryway is the first place your guests will see in your home, which means you want to make it friendly and inviting. Don't choose a bunch of task lights and accent lights to throw light on certain areas of this space. Try placing a chandelier in the middle of the ceiling (this goes well with high ceilings).

Living room
The living room is made for entertaining or relaxing. That said, you'll want to have access to bright light if needed, but you won't want to use bright light all the time. Here, floor lamps, table lamps and sconces will be your best friends.

Dimmer switches are also ideal for living rooms. This way, you can give bright light or dim it depending on your mood.

The dining room needs bright enough light to comfortably chat and eat at the table. Try placing a chandelier directly in the middle of the table. If you don't like the look of a chandelier, get some pendant lights and hang them above the dining table. Remember, don't get super low pendant lights, you don't want to be constantly banging your head.

The kitchen can be difficult to light as different areas of the room require different lighting schemes. For example, you'll want to put bright lighting on the kitchen island, but you want to have dimmer lighting in areas of the kitchen that aren't used as often.

If you have a large sink, an open bar or a beautiful kitchen island, pendant lights will be your best choice, both functionally and stylistically.

The bedroom needs warm lighting. You can place a task light on your desk. This way you can read while relaxing or watch TV with a lamp next to your bedside table.

The living rooms work beautifully with a dimmer switch, but so do the bedrooms. If you decide on a dimmer switch, you will be able to provide bright light when necessary, such as during cleaning.

The bathroom is a place where light becomes a necessity. Sconces and bright LED lights above mirrors are recommended as these areas are key focal points in the bathroom.

Be sure to place these lights near face height, as this is where you'll get the most use.

In this article we've covered the types of lights, the lighting options you have, and some examples of the lights you should put in the different rooms of your home. Now, the choice is yours, but at least you know everything you need to start installing the right lighting in every area of ​​your home!