Home Lighting Tips

Lighting can have a major influence on the look and feel of your home. Good lighting helps you see better, perform tasks more easily, and creates a sense of security and comfort in a space. While lighting controls allow you to adjust your lights to suit a particular time of day or activity, light fixtures let you add another dimension of style to your home. Light sources, from familiar incandescent lights to more advanced, energy-efficient LED lights, not only help you see but can save you money on your monthly energy bills. All these options make it possible to design a versatile and creative home lighting scheme.

When planning the lighting for each room in your home, proceed with the following tips in mind:

  • Consider the ambiance you want to create in each space.

  • Consider the activities in each room (cooking, reading, hobbies, grooming, laundry, homework, etc.).

  • Consider any decorative elements you want to emphasize, such as artwork or architectural features.

  • Consider the energy-efficiency, brightness, color temperature, and CRI of your lights.

For more specific advice, check out our collection of home lighting posts below!

Home Lighting Articles and Guides

Living Room

Bedroom

Kitchen

Dining Room

Bathroom

Foyers and Entryways

Hallways

Home Office

Laundry Room

Small Spaces

Kids Room

Basement

Man Cave

Garage

Ceiling Fan Buyers Guide


Outside The Home

Outdoor Lighting

Security Lighting

Porch, Patio, and Deck

Paths

Pools


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