Good lighting is an essential part of a home and is neglected all too often. The amount of light we receive doesn’t just affect our overall mood, it also has the power to influence the atmosphere of a room and how big it feels. Indoor lighting choices vary between overhead lighting, floor lamps, and table lamps (and sconces, if it is possible), but the best results employ the use of all these options at once. Doing so allows lighting to emerge from different levels throughout the home, creating balance and eliminating visual distortions. Understanding lighting options and their uses can influence your home design choices, so here is a quick breakdown you can refer to:

Table Lamps, as their name implies, are set on side tables, shelves, console tables and even mantels. They provide accent lighting for specific areas of a room being highlighted either for the decor or items placed there. It's a good idea to have a few scattered throughout the room.
Floor Lamps provide lighting when tables are unavailable - often in room corners lacking surface furniture - and look great at the end of a sofa or behind an accent chair. They take up very little space and are great for distributing light in awkward spaces.
Wall sconces add ambient lighting to rooms but are often too dim and localized to suffice on their own. They can be used to complement other types of lighting and work wonderfully to light hallways and home foyers.
Hanging Fixtures provide a nice overall glow to a space and draw the eyes upward. They provide task lighting for areas that are consistently active, such as living and dining rooms. What's great about them is that they tend to be unexpected in living rooms and can add some real depth. Place them on high ceilings that are around 270 cm so that no one hits their head.

Good lighting assures a warm, inviting and functional atmosphere in your home. Implement different types of lighting to showcase your home beautifully, keeping in mind the functionality of your lighting choices.