Types Of Lighting Fixtures

Monday, August 24, 2009 ·

By Scott Rodgers

One factor that affects the overall look of a room is the lighting design. Selecting the right kind of lights and placing them appropriately can change the entire feel of a room. So, it is very essential to know about the different lighting fixtures and their usage, so that you can select the right ones to get the desired feel for your room.

Ambient lights are the general purpose lights for lighting up the entire space. Ceiling lights and wall sconces are the best examples of ambient lights. These fixtures cover the wall area which in turn reflect the light and give a good look in the room.

Ambient lights are an essential component of lighting but are mostly used as background lights rather than main focal point lights.

Task lighting are also known as functional lights as they are mainly used for areas where some specific tasks are performed like reading, writing, stitching, cooking etc. So every room where some of these activities are carried out must have task lights.

The key to good task lightings is installing them directly over or slightly to the side of each area. Include task light in every area of the room where you carry out specific activities, at the desk, above the bar and dining table. Link them all to separate switches to be able to switch them on and off whenever you need them.

Another interesting lighting fixtures are the accent lights. These are used to highlight certain objects in the room, like a painting or any piece of art. This way you can draw special attention toward these and can enhance their beauty. But always plan out properly what objects to highlight.

Accent lights can be used in several different ways to change the look of a room. You can go for halogen spot lights to highlight the art work. One way to create a different look is to place the light under a plant kept inside the home. It will create shadows on the ceiling which will give a different look.

While accent lights emphasize a specific accent, decorative lights are themselves the attention drawing accents. They do not provide a lot of light; their sole purpose is to grab attention and ad to the dramatic scheme of your decor.

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