Ambient, accent, and decorative lighting

When and why use decorative or accent lighting ?

Decorative lighting is used when light becomes a design element in its own right. It adds character to a space, reinforces a decorative identity, and creates a warm and expressive atmosphere, even when the light is off.

Accent lighting is ideal for drawing the eye and highlighting specific elements: a textured wall, a work of art, an architectural feature, or a piece of furniture. It structures the space through contrast and adds depth to the general lighting.

Used together, decorative and accent lighting transform light into a real staging tool, serving both the atmosphere and the architecture.

The Art Chandelier by Arkoslight is a decorative light fixture with a sculptural design, created to enhance spaces. It provides elegant accent lighting, creating points of light that highlight architecture and volumes. An ideal solution for adding character and refinement to an interior.

The Dune pendant light is a decorative light fixture that dresses up the light and decorates the space with a classic, light conical silhouette. Its soft, even light invites you to gather around it.
 

The Knit suspension lamp by Vibia is a highly decorative light fixture, ideal for decorative and accent lighting. Its woven Lycra fabric diffuses soft light in all directions, creating an intimate and warm atmosphere while highlighting the space. Both expressive and comfortable, Knit adds character to the space and becomes a true element of lighting design.

Why is ambient lighting essential in an interior?

Ambient lighting plays a key role in the comfort and perception of a space. It creates a soft, even light that envelops the interior without glare, directly contributing to the well-being of occupants.

Beyond its practical function, it creates a warm and welcoming atmosphere, adapted to different times of the day. Well-designed ambient lighting enhances volumes, balances contrasts, and serves as the basis for harmonious lighting, to which decorative or accent lighting can then be added.
 

Intralighting's LineLED is a simple and contemporary ambient lighting solution. Its continuous light line diffuses a soft, even light, ideal for creating a warm and balanced atmosphere. Discreet and elegant, it blends perfectly with the architecture to structure the space without imposing itself visually.

The Arkoslight Buddy is a high-performance recessed light designed to provide comfortable ambient lighting. Thanks to Dim to Warm and Tunable White technologies, it allows you to adjust the intensity and color temperature to create warm and adjustable atmospheres.