Lighting arrangement of the home needs careful planning. The beauty and the look of a home are greatly affected by the lighting plan. The lighting design for the home should be planned in such a way that it creates a very comfortable environment.

Besides the electric lighting fixtures, natural light should also flow uninterrupted into the rooms. You can achieve this by removing secondary glazing on the window, replacing heavy curtains with light drapes. Also, placing a mirror near the window makes it look larger and brighter.

One should have the knowledge about the basic type of lighting fixtures that can be used in our homes before choosing any.

Ambient lighting fixtures are used for basic lighting purpose in the home. They are mostly ceiling mounted fixtures (florescent rings and tubes). Florescent lights are great in lighting up large areas, but halogen lights gives a better effect and can be adjusted using a dimmer.

Task lighting fixtures are used to perform specific tasks like reading, shaving, cooking etc. These fixtures should be glare free and one should be able to see easily without straining the eyes. Adjustable table lamps are the most common example of these types of lighting fixtures.