Lighting is an essential part of everyday life; it helps us to be productive, to stimulate our moods and to capture moments in time. Lighting can provide a soft, cozy atmosphere or add excitement and drama to a room. By choosing the right lighting, we can create an ambiance that expresses our style and preferences. Natural lighting is always a great choice for creating an inviting living space. Utilizing the outside light that comes through the windows or the skylight, we can take advantage of the suns natural brightening effects. But for dark or cold days, when natural light is not available, we can use the different types of electrical lights to provide different effects. Accent Lighting helps to bring attention to a specific area or object in a room. It can be used to highlight a painting, an interesting piece of furniture or to draw attention to an object that catches the eye. Wall sconces and spotlights are two popular forms of accent lighting. General Lighting, such as overhead lighting fixtures, will provide a steady, comfortable level of brightness. Wall sconces, recessed lighting, and ceiling fixtures are all good options for providing general lighting. Task Lighting helps to provide illumination to specific activities, like reading or cooking. Usually, these light fixtures can be adjusted in order to give the most comfortable level of light without causing any strain. Table lamps, pendant lights and track lighting are some popular types of task lighting. Creating a well lit home is an important part of good interior design. By using different types of lighting, and choosing the right fixtures for the job, we can create the perfect ambiance for any room.