
How to Choose Light Fixtures
A new lighting fixture brightens your space and adds timeless style that ties your space together. Our Hunter Lighting™ designers have expertly crafted styles that stand out on their own, work as a part of a collection, or pair perfectly with our ceiling fans. There are a variety of fixture sizes, types, and styles to choose from, and we’re here to guide you on how to choose light fixtures for your space.
Lighting is an easy way to update your space. It offers opportunities to get creative and layer lighting in unique ways that express your style. The options are endless, but this lighting buying guide walks you through the basics to help you choose light fixtures with confidence.
How to layer lighting in your home

Your space’s current lighting and needs ultimately play a large role in choosing the right light fixture. Designers have a rule of thumb to layer lights in three levels in your space to help give you optimal lighting for every occasion, and it helps provide quality, everyday lighting.

01. Task Lighting
Task lighting illuminates a specific workspace. As its name suggests, it’s lighting that helps you see during activities like reading, cooking, and working. The pendant light above your kitchen sink or the vanity lights above your bathroom mirror are types of task lighting.

02. Ambient Lighting
Sometimes referred to as general lighting, ambient lighting brings balanced brightness to your space. It often serves as your main lighting source. For example, the recessed lighting in your living room, the dining room chandelier above your table, and the cluster pendant lighting in your kitchen provide ambient light.

03. Accent Lighting
Accent lighting highlights very specific features or design elements in your space. For example, wall sconces can showcase artwork in your hallway or border a statement fireplace in your living room. Use accent lighting to help illuminate dark corners where your ambient lighting doesn’t reach.
Types of light fixtures
Your space’s current lighting and needs ultimately play a large role in choosing the right light fixture. Designers have a rule of thumb to layer lights in three levels in your space to help give you optimal lighting for every occasion, and it helps provide quality, everyday lighting.
Choose your lighting style

Once you determine how many lights and the type of lighting you want to add to your space, it’s time to narrow down the style. A stylish light fixture is the icing on the cake. It helps pull together the look of a room and guide your eye around the space. Choosing light fixtures with similar finishes and design styles in each room helps create a cohesive look throughout your home.
Choosing the right light bulbs

You’ve narrowed down which light fixture to choose, but now how do you know which light bulb to buy to go with it? The light bulb you choose can impact the look of your fixture and your space. There are a variety of light bulb types on the market. Let’s break it down to make your decision easy. Here are things to consider when choosing the right light bulb: