Ambient Lighting (General Lighting)

Material:
  • Glass, acrylic (diffusers)
  • Metal (frames and holders)
  • Polycarbonate
  • Ceramic
Uses:
  • Provides overall illumination to a space
Features:
  • Uniform brightness across the room
  • Ensures safe movement and visibility
  • Usually installed as ceiling lights, chandeliers, or recessed lights

Task Lighting

Material:
  • Aluminum and steel (adjustable arms or housing)
  • Plastic (lightweight desk lamps)
  • Glass or fabric (lamp shades)
  • LED chips or fluorescent tubes
Uses:
  • Focused lighting for specific tasks like reading, cooking, or working.
Features:
  • Brighter and more concentrated
  • Often adjustable or directional
  • Common types include desk lamps, under-cabinet lights, and pendant lights

Accent Lighting

Material:
  • Aluminum (spotlight casing)
  • Tempered glass or lens covers
  • Polycarbonate
  • Adjustable metal tracks and fittings
Uses:
  • Highlights architectural features, artworks, or focal points
Features:
  • Creates drama and visual interest
  • Narrow beam to focus on objects
  • Typically used with track lights, wall-mounted spotlights, or uplights

LED Lighting

Material:
  • LED chips on flexible PCB boards
  • Plastic or aluminum heat sinks
  • Silicone, PVC (for strip lighting)
  • Polycarbonate diffusers
Uses:
  • Energy-efficient lighting for all purposes
Features:
  • Long lifespan, low power consumption
  • Available in various color temperatures
  • Suitable for ambient, task, or accent lighting

Cove Lighting (Indirect Lighting)

Material:
  • LED strips with silicone/PVC casing
  • Aluminum channels for heat dissipation
  • Acrylic diffusers
  • Wood, POP, or gypsum (housing in ceiling coves)
Uses:
  • Creates a soft, ambient glow from ceilings or walls.
Features:
  • Concealed light source
  • Enhances spatial depth and elegance
  • Often used in false ceilings or wall panels

Smart Lighting

Material:
  • LED chips with embedded ICs
  • Wi-Fi/Bluetooth-enabled control boards
  • Plastic/metal housing
  • Glass/acrylic touch interfaces (for switches)
Uses:
  • Controlled via smartphone, remote, or voice commands.
Features:
  • Customizable brightness and color
  • Timers, motion sensors, and automation support
  • Ideal for modern and tech-integrated homes

Decorative Lighting

Material:
  • Crystal, glass (for luxurious appearance)
  • Brass, wrought iron, stainless steel (frames)
  • Fabric or metal (for designer shades)
  • Resin (in designer pieces)
Uses:
  • Adds style and enhances the interior décor
Features:
  • Eye-catching design
  • Acts as a focal point or statement piece
  • Includes chandeliers, designer pendant lights, and wall sconces