Layer Lighting Like a Pro

Creating spaces that feel alive, comforting and complete.

By layering your ambient, task and accent lighting, you can make any room feel more vibrant and balanced. So whether you’re hosting, working or winding down, mastering this technique ensures your home adapts beautifully to every moment. Ready to layer your lighting like a pro? Let’s dive in.

Ambient Lighting: The Canvas

Ambient lighting is the foundation of any well-designed space. It creates a soft, even glow that fills a room with warmth and a sense of openness, setting the tone for relaxation, energy or anything in between. When done right, this style of lighting will make your home feel more cohesive and welcoming.

• What It Does: Ambient lighting is the layer that anchors your space, providing broad, diffuse illumination that prevents harsh shadows and ensures rooms feel balanced.
  
• How to Use It:
  • Living Room: Use a statement floor light to ground your room's design and create a cozy, inviting warmth that's just as perfect for game night as it is binging your new favorite show.
  • Bedroom: Make your bedroom your safe space with lighting designed for you. Place a table light on either side of the bed or dresser for a calming, diffuse light perfect for unwinding after a long day.
  • Entryway or Hallway: Add our easy-to-install wall or pendant lights for balanced illumination and a welcoming glow that greets both you and your guests.
• Pro Tip: Take advantage of Gantri's fully dimmable designs to mirror the rhythm of your day. Slide the switch all the way up to energize mornings with bright light, then wind down with a soft, calming ambiance in the evening thanks to versatile designs like Cantilever. Every space, every moment—perfectly lit.

Task Lighting: The Focus

Gantri task lighting is where form meets function in a harmonious way. It’s the focused, practical light that helps you accomplish your daily activities with ease—whether that’s reading, working or prepping a meal. This layer doesn’t just make life easier; when thoughtfully chosen, it enhances your space’s overall aesthetic.

• What It Does: Task lighting provides targeted illumination that reduces eye strain, sparks creativity and supports productivity. It’s the layer that ensures every activity is perfectly lit without overpowering the ambiance of already curated spaces.
  
• How to Use It:
  • Office: Position a clamp or task light on your desk to brighten your workspace and stay on task.
  • Bedroom: Use adjustable table lights on nightstands or near a reading nook for cozy, focused light perfect for tackling a few chapters or journaling.
  • Kitchen: Hang a pendant light above your dining table or kitchen island to create purposeful illumination for meals, conversations and meal prep.
• Pro Tip: Choose Gantri’s adjustable designs to tailor your light to the task at hand. Focus the beam for detail work or diffuse it for a softer glow that complements your room. With stylish options like Analog, Gantri’s designs are never just utilitarian.

Accent Lighting: The Finishing Touch

Accent lighting is where your creativity and your home's personality shine. By drawing attention to key details—like art, mirrors or unique elements—it turns functional spaces into unforgettable ones. This is the layer that adds depth and intrigue to create a one-of-a-kind feel.

• What It Does: Makes a room cozier, dials in mood and highlights your favorite features to create focal points and layers of interest. It’s the final detail that makes your lighting feel personal and your home's design feel elevated.
  
• How to Use It:
  • Living Room: Use plug-in wall lights to frame a gallery wall or spotlight your favorite architectural details.
  • Bedroom: Add compact directional lighting to enhance your cozy corners, console table or desk, creating a space that feels both purposeful and serene.
  • Entryway or Hallway: Frame a mirror or sculpture with focused lighting to create a striking first impression that wows every guest.
• Pro Tip: Pair accent lighting with ambient lights to highlight your favorite features without overpowering the room. Choose elegant sculptural pieces in neutral colors, like Cerra, that subtly spotlight details while seamlessly blending into your space.

Mastering the art of layered lighting makes building a perfectly lit home easier than you think. With timeless, fully customizable designs and warm, dimmable LEDs, you can create spaces that are as beautiful as they are personal. Explore our collections and start building the home you’ve always envisioned.