Lighting is a term that covers everything from indoor lighting for the home to lights for camping or emergencies and even lighting effects to enhance entertainment. When lighting your home, floor lamps and table lamps both add decorative flair to your space while providing the light you need. Light fixtures can also create a cozier feeling in your room than you might achieve with only ceiling lights or wall lights. Accent lighting or decorative light sources, like pendant lighting, can also give your room a focal point or highlight features of the space.

If you’re looking for something handheld to take into the outdoors or use in emergencies, you’ll want to narrow your search to flashlights or other portable lights. You might also benefit from a rechargeable light so that you don’t need to worry about disposing of used batteries.

If you’re an entertainer who enjoys hosting parties at home, you can take a space from dull to transfixing with some simple lighting effects. Thanks to compact LED lights, stage and entertainment-style lighting are easier to achieve than ever before.

To make the most of your room lighting, you’ll want to pay attention to the light bulbs you buy and consider how modern technology might help you save money and increase convenience.

When it comes to the look and feel of your space, make sure you choose light fixtures that provide the desired feel, illumination and brightness. To choose the right light bulbs for your home, you’ll want to pay attention to lumens, beam angle and color temperature.

To cut down on power usage, choose efficient bulbs, such as LED bulbs, and consider smart home lighting fixtures that allow for automation. You can choose smart bulbs, smart switches or dimmers and smart outlets or power strips to help you control when specific lights turn on and off. You might also use a voice assistant that allows you to operate your lights with just a spoken command.

You can also use outdoor lighting to improve security around your house and create a welcoming environment for guests. Taking time to understand how smart lighting works will open a range of convenient options.