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The Various Types of Lighting

Submitted by Brian
Mon, 20 Apr 2009

When you are planning the "lighting layout" in your new room, you should be conscious of the three types of lighting. Not all rooms should have all three types of lighting. You will need to decide for yourself when and where these lighting types are needed.

1. Task Lighting
Task help you to perform specific tasks like reader, knitting, general office work, etc. Table lamps are typically the best choice for task lighting because they can provide focused illumination on an area. For instance, a chandelier is usually not going to be good for reading. A lamp however, can better light an area and won't be in a position to cause a nasty shadow or glare on your activity. A table/desk lamp is also portable in case you need to adjust its position.

2. Accent Lighting
Accent lighting is generally in charge of creating the mood or a room. I helps to focus attention and drama within a room by illuminating items such as paintings, sculptures, plants, fireplaces, etc. Recessed lighting, track lighting, or wall sconces are often used to provide accent lighting. Portable lamps such as torchieres and small accent lamps can also be used to feature certain areas of your room. Don't afraid to move accent lamps around and experiment.

3. Ambient/General Lighting
Ambient lighting encompasses the rest of the lighting within the room. This is usually from ceiling lights, floor lamps that shine on the ceiling, and excess light from table lamps and accent lighting. A good recommendation is to use 3-way lighting whenever possible so that you can easily achieve different levels of illumination just by adjusting the lamp. Dimmer switches also offer a fabulous way of controlling the level of ambient light in the room.

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