TACTFUL TASK LIGHTING

Task lighting is a critical component to any décor plan, allowing you to make the most out of each room in your home. To determine which areas of a given space will benefit from added task lighting, take a quick look around the room and make a list of the activities you perform there.

If you're choosing lights for your kitchen, consider adding task lighting above areas where you prepare food, or where homework is done. In the study, a wall lamp above the desk is always a wise choice for preventing eye strain. A table or floor lamp is an easy task lighting solution for areas where you like to catch up on your reading.

Examples of task lighting include:

• Kitchen Island Lights:  Often highly decorative, these fixtures offer a convenient boost of light over your kitchen island or table.
   
• Pool Table Lights: Similar to kitchen island lights, these fixtures are often seen in unique or nostalgic styles.
   
• Pendants: One of the most versatile types of task lighting, pendants are available in countless sizes, shapes and designs.
   
• Mini Pendants: Best used in multiples, these trendy fixtures are a dramatic way to add task lighting over a counter or other area.
   
• Wall Lamps: Perfect for use over night stands and desks, these help to prevent eye strain caused by reading.
   
• Table and Floor Lamps:  Versatile and portable, these task lighting options can be used just about anywhere.

There are task lighting options available for every space, style, and budget. Remember to be creative and provide lots of task lighting around the home, and you are sure to be pleased with the results.