Interiors: Using all four lighting types is a bright idea  Let’s
shed some light on how to light your space. There are basically
four types of illumination used in homes: natural, general, task
and accent lighting. Homes should have all four.  n Natural
lighting, of course, comes from the great outdoors. It is
believed that the more natural light we get in our homes, the
healthier and happier we are. Our bodies produce vitamin D as a
result of exposure to sunlight. We should allow as much light to
come through our windows as possible. In some rooms, the sun
might glare too harshly at certain times of day, so proper
window treatments are necessary, such as sheer draperies; roll-
down, see-through shades; or soft, see-through pleated shades.
n General illumination features overhead fixtures, such as
chandeliers or recessed lighting. They all light up a space, but
each has a different effect. General recessed lighting gives
light without interfering with the space or the decor. Its
purpose is to light the space,