Why choose decorative lighting? Well, if all you want is simple illumination, then you don’t necessarily need decorative lighting. However, if your goal is to make a room look entirely new, to add a focal point, or to make your friends and family go wow when they enter a room, then decorative lighting will provide that extra something you need. There are many types of decorative lighting, from recessed lighting to pendant light fixtures. The style you are looking for is going to determine which type of lighting you choose. Some styles make better focal points than others if that is your goal.