Lighting plays an important role in giving form and function to living spaces, and can often make or break the design of a room. Through appropriate lighting, rooms can be transformed entirely from the conventional to the extraordinary. With a range of lighting options including ambient, recessed, spot, and task, creating the right lighting scheme is easily achievable. Ambient lighting, also known as general lighting, is best suited to large rooms. This type of lighting provides overall illumination and makes it possible to move comfortably around a room without the need for additional sources of lighting such as task lights. Generally, it takes the form of recessed lighting, track lighting or wall lights although in some cases, ceiling fixtures may be used. Recessed lighting, also known as can lighting, is a great way to provide both functional as well as decorative lighting solutions. Used in both residential and commercial settings, recessed lighting can be used to highlight art pieces or architectural features of a room. When used for task lighting, recessed lights can provide a focused beam of light that is great for working or reading activities. Spot lighting is also known as accent lighting and is used to provide focused areas of illumination without affecting the overall design. It is commonly used in libraries or studies where a focused beam of illumination is needed. It can also be used to highlight features in a living room, such as artwork or a piece of furniture. Task lighting allows you to focus light directly on a specific area for particular activities such as reading or computer work. These lights are not necessarily always functional; play around with shapes and colors to create unique lighting features that are both aesthetically pleasing and useful. Lighting truly sets the mood of a living space, and its important to get the balance right. Whether youre looking for a modern, sleek aesthetic or something with a classic feel, the right lighting choices can make all the difference.