We often get asked about lighting in the home- where to place it, what finishing to choose, and which lightbulbs to use. So we put together an interior designer’s quick guide on where & how to use specific types of lighting in your home. Take a look below and let us know in the comments if you have any questions!

Chandeliers and pendants can be used in foyers, as center lights over tables or over kitchen islands. These are functional overhead lights that double as a decorative element. This lighting type is a great way to make a personal style statement in a space.

Flush-mounts – Used in rooms with lower ceilings or where more utilitarian light is needed – think closets, mud rooms, laundry rooms & hallways. They are also great in main spaces when you’re looking to achieve a more minimal, clean look.

Library lights & sconces can be used over a nightstand as a bedside lamp. They can also be used to to light bookcases & even walls in the kitchen! Often used in bathrooms for even lighting on your face.

Tables lamps – The most common lighting we all know! Since table lamps are not fixed in place, you have flexibility to place exactly where needed – to function as a reading light, task light or anywhere for a warm ambiance! Floor lamps are the taller sibling to table lamps. If you want to achieve a cozier feel in a room, using more table lamps versus overhead lighting is a great way to do this!

Want to explore a few of our home designs that incorporate these different types of lighting throughout? Click here to view our design portfolio!