It is aesthetically pleasing as well as functional.
What Is Ambient Light?
It bridges the beauty of a space with the practicality of lighting it for use.
The Spruce / Sanja Kostic
For designerBecky Shea, ambient light is “the crown jewel in a home.
Why Include Ambient Light In Your Home?
Ambient lighting is part of a key trifecta that designerLiz Caanalways makes sure to implement in her projects.
The Spruce / Sanja Kostic
Also, ambient light naturally makes a room feel warmer and more welcoming, designerMary Jo Majorsays.
“Ambient light is like a warm handshake when you come into the room,” she says.
“Its purpose is to light up the room, but it’s more than that.
The Spruce / Sanja Kostic
Ambient Lighting vs.
Mood Lighting
When people think of ambient lighting, they often also associate it with mood lighting.
Think of mood lighting as the artful addition.
What Does Ambient Lighting Add to Your Home?
Versatile Color
Ambient lighting comes with some other benefits, too, designer Major shares.
Quick Tip
Focus on choosing the proper bulbs for ambient lighting.
As designerCindy Rinfretsays, “see to it you havewarm lightbulbs!
These give off a yellowish glow versus a cold blue.
Cooler light can be sterile and uninviting in a home setting.”
This captivating light is all you oughta set the mood in a space.
The shadows that ambient light helps create are also wonderful, Knizek notes.
A mix of the two keeps the space both interesting and functional.
Calming Atmosphere
And overall, designerShannon Eddingssays, ambient lighting is just plain calming.
Ambient light isn’t always ideal for situations where you need more directly focused light.
In those instances, you’ll need task lighting, like adesk lamp.
Ambient lighting should be placed throughout a room for a uniform level of lighting.
Use it in living rooms, bedrooms, hallways, and any space you use regularly.
