Incandescent lights, which tend to be more yellow, and fluorescent lights, which are whiter, are good types of general lighting. Highlighting and accenting brings the light level up to about three times the general illumination level in order to point up a specific feature, such as a decorative range hood, carved cabinet doors, etc.
Task lighting provides illumination for specific tasks, such as cooking, reading, etc.
It can be located on the wall above the work area or under the cabinets above the area.