16. Creative Lighting 1
-In this pool design, lights are used to create violin strings and to light up the perimiter to accentuate the shape of the pool.
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15. Fluorescent
-Fluorescent lighting uses less electricity and heat to light up a room, making it more energy-efficient. This type of lighting has many different color tempuratures.
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14. Incandescent
-Incandescent lighting are light bulbs with lead wire that heat up very quickly and are more for decorative use. This type of lighting is more traditional but is not very energy efficient.
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13. 2x2 or 2x4 fixtures
-This type of lighting is typical in offices, school, and other facilities. It is a type of direct lighting to light up an entire space.
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12. Sconce
-Sconce lighting is wall lights that usually light upwards. In this design, the wall lighting hangs downward to give a nice glow in the sink area.
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11. Wall Washer
-Wall washer lighting is ceiling lights that cast against the wall. This type of lighting is similar to wall grazing but does not have to be placed on a textured wall.
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10. Drop
-Drop lights are ceiling lights that hang down. In this design, the drop lighting follows the staircase downwards.
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9. Recessed
-Recessed lighting is lights that are inside the ceiling. The different types of recessed lighting are baffle, open, reflector, and eyeball.
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8. Cove
-Cove lighting is hidden light sources that light up the ceiling. In this design, the lights are hidden at the top of the wine racks and make the ceiling glow.
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7. Uplight
-Uplighting is lights that are placed in the ground that face upward. It gives a more dramatic effect to a space.
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6. Perimeter
-Perimeter lighting is lights that go around the perimeter of a space. It is usually very even lighting and used if a ceiling does not have any light fixtures.
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5. Wall Grazing
-Wall grazing lighting is lighting that is close to the wall to emphasize the texture on the wall. This type of lighting is used intentionally and does not have to be on an actual wall.
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4. Ambient
-Ambient lighting is a hidden light source that gives off a glowy look. In this design, the light sources are hidden in the shelves, the ceiling, and the kitchen island and counter.
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3. Accent
-Accent lighting makes things pop and stand out. This type of lighting is mainly used for art, designs, shelves, ceiling, etc.
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2. Task
-Task lighting serves as a functional light, giving light in a space where it is needed. Examples are kitchen cabinets, desk lamps, mirror lights, etc.
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1. Natural Light
-Natural lighting is light that comes from the sun, which contains the full spectrum of colors. It can change with season, climate, time of day, etc.
16. Creative Lighting 1 -In this pool design, lights are used to create violin strings and to light up the perimiter to accentuate the shape of the pool.
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