Lighting When thinking about lighting, the primary two factors to consider are safety and aesthetics. Safety lighting provides illumination where needed to help individuals navigate easily and prevent accidents. Aesthetics refers to the way lighting is used in an environment to create a specific atmosphere or mood. In terms of safety, the areas with the most lighting are entrances and pathways used by customers or visitors. Interior areas that require more lighting than normal are bathrooms, hallways, staircases, and other public areas. Exterior areas may require targeted lighting for entryways and outdoor pathways. For aesthetics, lighting can be used to create different atmospheres. One of the most common is to use warmer-coloured bulbs to create a cozy atmosphere or cooler-coloured bulbs to create a more contemporary or professional atmosphere. Additionally, task lighting is used to direct light where people are most likely to use it while accent lighting highlights certain areas of an environment. Finally, energy efficiency is a factor to consider when selecting your lighting. LED lamps are the most energy-efficient and cost-effective lighting option, but compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) are also a good choice. Both types of lighting are available in a variety of shapes, colours, and styles, allowing you to achieve the perfect atmosphere for any space.