Method 01
Layered Lighting
Three intentional layers — ambient, accent, decorative — that together shape a room.
The ambient layer establishes the base illuminance and general navigation. It is the quietest layer — often indirect, always low-glare.
The accent layer sculpts specific objects, materials and surfaces. It runs at 3–5× the ambient level and creates the sense of hierarchy.
The decorative layer is the visible fixture: pendants, table lamps, wall sconces. It contributes little to lux and everything to atmosphere.
A room with only one layer feels institutional. A room with all three feels designed.