Types of Lighting


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There are three main types of lighting that need to be considered as you plan the lighting in your home:

General Lighting provides an area with overall illumination. This is also known as ambient lighting. General lighting is basic form of lighting that replaces sunlight and enables one to see and walk about safely at night. By radiating light at a comfortable level of brightness, general lighting is fundamental to a lighting plan. This can be accomplished with chandeliers, ceiling or wall-mounted fixtures, recessed or track lights, and with lanterns outside your home.

Task lighting helps you perform specific tasks such as reading, sewing, cooking, homework, hobbies, games, or balancing your checkbook. Task lighting should be free of distracting glare and shadows and should be bright enough to prevent eyestrain. It can be provided by recessed and track lighting, pendant lighting, and portable lamps.
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Accent Lighting adds drama to a room by creating visual interest. As part of a decorating scheme it is used to spotlight paintings, houseplants, sculpture, and other prized possessions. It can even be used to highlight the texture of a wall, drapery or outdoor landscaping. Accent lighting requires at least three times as much light on the focal point than the general lighting around it. This usually is provided by track, recessed, or wall-mounted fixtures.
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