Ambient lighting is the opposite of directional lighting. Ambient lighting can come from a window. a light source from an adjoining room or lighting that illuminates the entire space. Directional lighting, on the other hand, is focused on a particular area, like a piece of art, or a vanity mirror.

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Stores such that sell lighting such as Lowe's, Pottery Barn, and Lighting Universe often have design guides and consultants available to give customers ideas for ambient lighting. One could also look to design websites and blogs like Better Homes and Gardens, Houzz, and Minimalisti for ambient lighting ideas.