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Layered Lighting: What You Need to Know

Light can affect more than just the appearance of a room. It can set your living space’s atmosphere, influence mood, and highlight architectural features. Sufficient illumination is also crucial to the safety and functionality of your home. 

Moreover, layered lighting is essential for well-lit indoor spaces. Here’s what you need to know about it. 

What Is Layered Lighting? 

Layered lighting is an approach that combines multiple light sources at different levels and for various purposes to create a harmonious and well-illuminated space. It encompasses ambient, task, accent, and decorative lighting. Each serves a unique role yet collectively contributes to a cohesive lighting scheme. Good lighting design can add depth, contrast, and visual interest to your living space. 

What Are Its Components? 

Ambient Lighting 

General or ambient lighting provides overall illumination to a room. Wall scones, recessed fixtures and chandeliers are some of its common examples. Proper ambient lighting is essential to creating open and inviting spaces. 

Task Lighting

Task lighting is about functionality, offering concentrated light where specific activities occur. It can reduce eye strain and improve comfort in workspaces. For instance, undercabinet lighting in your kitchen can make meal prep more efficient and safer. In a home office, desk lamps provide ample light for reading and writing. 

Accent Lighting

Accent lighting can add drama and flair by accentuating architectural features, artwork, or decor. It can draw the eye to fireplaces, art pieces, or beautiful cabinetry. Strategically placed track lights, directional recessed lights, or wall-mounted fixtures can provide focused illumination, adding elegance and personality to your space. 

Decorative Lighting

Decorative lighting serves as the jewel of the room, offering both illumination and aesthetic appeal. Eye-catching pendant lights can make your dining area more inviting. Meanwhile, a sculptural table lamp can make your living room cozier and more stylish.  

Incorporating layered lighting in a major home renovation requires thoughtful planning and design. Make the best decisions for your project with the help of the experts at Design Build Remodeling Group of Maryland. Whether you’re redoing your kitchen, building a new room, or starting a whole-house remodel, we’re ready to assist. Call us at (443) 300-2268 or complete our online form to schedule a consultation. We look forward to serving clients in Baltimore, MD, and surrounding areas. 

Eric Swanson

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