About Decorative Lighting Accessories

Decorative lighting accessories can be as simple as a table lamp or as complicated as a chandelier. Finding the right lighting accessories is based on your needs, budget, and decorating scheme. Most categories of lighting fall within accent lighting, task lighting or general lighting. Does this Spark an idea?

Bedroom Task Lighting

In a bedroom, task lighting is the best choice for those who read in bed. Consider bedside lamps.

Bedroom Accent Lighting

Choose an overhead fixture, such as an elegant, small chandelier if you need decorative lighting. Accent this piece with coordinating bedside lamps. These small lamps by the bedside are considered accent lighting and contribute to the room's beauty.

Bathroom Task Lighting

Bathroom lighting needs to perform on a more functional level, also known as task lighting. Lighting for the bathroom will include fixtures that rest above the mirror, over the sink. Sconce lighting adds ambiance above a bathtub or in an alcove. Combination lights/fans are also useful additions, typically used in the toilet area and provide circulation as well as light.

Kitchen Task Lighting

Track lighting is a functional choice for kitchen lighting, along with lights that are installed under the cabinets. Pendant lighting can be placed over a bar area or sink, and over a table or work area. Decorative lighting in the kitchen will often get dirty with grease and other debris, so choose finishes that are easy to clean and refresh.

Living Room General Lighting

General lighting is used in the largest living areas. Incorporate recessed lighting to emphasize the living room's height. Ceiling fans with built-in lights illuminate a room and keep it cooler. Track lighting and table and floor lamps are other options.