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General
Lighting provides an area with overall illumination. Also known as ambient lighting,
general lighting radiates a comfortable level of brightness, enabling
one to see and walk about safely. |
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can be accomplished with chandeliers, ceiling or wall-mounted fixtures,
recessed or track lights, and with lanterns outside your home.
A basic form of lighting that replaces sunlight, general lighting
is fundamental to a lighting plan. |
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Task
lighting helps you perform specific tasks such as reading, sewing, cooking, homework,
hobbies, games, or balancing your checkbook. It can be provided
by recessed and track lighting, pendant lighting, and portable
lamps. Task lighting should be free of distracting glare and shadows
and should be bright enough to prevent eyestrain. |
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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, or 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 as the general lighting
around it. This usually is provided by track, recessed, or wall-mounted
fixtures. |
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