Description

1. Ambient Lighting

• Purpose: General, overall illumination of a space.
• Description: Provides the base level of lighting in a room, allowing people to move around safely and perform basic tasks.
• Examples: Ceiling-mounted lights (e.g., chandeliers, recessed lighting), wall-mounted fixtures, or light from large windows.
• Lighting Types:
  • Recessed Lights: Discreet, often embedded in the ceiling.
  • Flush Mount Fixtures: Mounted directly against the ceiling.
  • Track Lighting: Fixtures mounted on a track that can be directed where needed.

2. Task Lighting

• Purpose: Provides focused light for specific activities or tasks.
• Description: Illuminates work areas where detailed work or concentration is required, such as reading, cooking, or writing.
• Examples: Desk lamps, under-cabinet lighting in kitchens, vanity lights in bathrooms, pendant lights over islands or countertops.
• Lighting Types:
  • Desk Lamps: Adjustable lamps for reading or working at a desk.
  • Under-cabinet Lights: Installed under kitchen cabinets to brighten work surfaces.
  • Pendant Lights: Over kitchen islands or workstations.

3. Accent Lighting

• Purpose: Used to highlight specific features or create visual interest in a room.
• Description: Creates focal points and adds drama to a space. It is typically brighter than ambient light and is used to emphasize artwork, architectural features, or décor.
• Examples: Spotlights, track lighting, wall-mounted sconces, or picture lights.