Lighting is what makes any space comfortable and inviting. In addition to providing necessary illumination, lighting offers an opportunity to add a great deal of texture, interest, and character to an interior space. Whether one is interior designing for a home office or designing a corporate lobby, lighting should not be taken lightly. Lighting can be divided into three main categories: accent lighting, task lighting, and ambient lighting. Accent lighting is used to highlight specific parts of the room in order to create a certain mood or aesthetic. Accent lighting adds texture to the room and helps to create balance. Task lighting is used to help perform tasks such as reading or working on a computer. Task lighting should be bright enough to help accomplish these tasks without being too bright and harsh. Finally, ambient lighting is used to provide a general illumination to the room. Ambient lighting can be accomplished through overhead fixtures, wall sconces, and other fixtures. When it comes to lighting, one should think about the size and scale of the room, as well as how bright or dark one wishes the space to be. Keeping safety in mind, one should make sure that there is enough lighting to make navigating the space, as well as accomplishing tasks, possible. Ultimately, lighting should make a space functional and welcoming while simultaneously adding character to the room.