Lighting can create the right atmosphere in each room of your house. When used properly can make a small room look spacious or a large room feel cozy.

Lighting should be placed in the rooms depending on the activities taken place there and the atmosphere to be created in harmony with the elements that you want to emphasis. There are places that will need to use more than one type of lighting.


There are three types of lighting: general, accent andtask. A good lighting plan combines all three types to light an area according to their function and style.


  • The general lighting is also known as ambientlighting. This creates a comfortable brightness that allows us to move safely around room. It is a type of lighting that replaces sunlight easily.

  • Task lighting allows you to perform specific taskssuch as reading, cooking, cooking, homework, games and more. Is provided by portable lamps and others. This type of lighting should be free of distracting shadows.

  • Accent lighting adds drama to a room by creatingvisual interest. It is used to spotlight sculptures,paintings, etc, or to highlight the texture of a wall.Theaccent iuminacion requires at least three times in the focus of general lighting