Type

Lighting types organize fixtures by their general form and intended placement, helping distinguish ceiling, wall, portable, integrated, and exterior lighting approaches. This group includes chandeliers, sconces and other wall lighting, pendant lights, overhead fixtures, tracks and spots, built-in options, floor lamps, LED lighting, track systems, table lamps, street lighting, and garlands. Some of these categories describe a fixture format, while others point to an installation method or lighting system. Begin by identifying the location and the job the light needs to perform.

A chandelier or pendant may suit an open ceiling area, whereas wall lighting can address perimeter locations. Floor and table lamps are useful when a movable light source is preferred. Built-in, overhead, and track-based choices call for attention to the planned mounting approach. Street lighting is intended for exterior locations, and garlands represent a decorative lighting format.

After narrowing the type, compare options according to the setting, whether illumination is general, focused, or decorative, and how the fixture will relate to surrounding furnishings and activities. Use the category structure to separate room lighting from exterior applications and from system-based solutions.