Natural Lighting - a technique that allows natural light (sunlight/moonlight) to illuminate the space by using skylights or windows
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Task Lighting - lighting that illuminates a space for the purpose of a specific task. in this picture the desk has lights installed to help the homeowner study or work. another example are kitchen counter lights, that help homeowners cook and prepare food on the counter.
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Accent Lighting - emphasizes an object in the space by focusing light directly on it. In this picture, the painting is being highlighted.
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Ambient Lighting - covers the entire room with evenly distributed light
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Grazing - lights are positioned closely to the wall at a narrow angle to accentuate the texture by creating shadows on the wall.
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Perimeter Lighting - lights placed around the perimeter of a space.
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Up Lighting - effect created by placed fixtures on the floor and angling them upwards, dramatically improving the ambience
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Cove Lighting - indirect lighting, produced from a light source thar is concealed in a trough near the ceiling
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Recessed Lighting - fixtures in circular holes on the ceiling, that stay invisible.
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Drop Lighting - electric light suspended from the ceiling by a cord or something similar
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Wall Washing - illuminates a vertical surface by distributing uniform brightness, meant to eliminate shadows.
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Sconce - wall lighting fixture installed on the vertical wall for support. originally used to hold torches and candles.
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2x2 Fixture - fixture that is 2x2
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Incandescent Bulb - a regular and traditional lightbulb, produce heat and light.
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Fluorescent Bulb - electric and ultraviolet light with fluorescent coating
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Creative Lighting 1 - creates textured effect on the wall, while in the form of a drop light.
Natural Lighting - a technique that allows natural light (sunlight/moonlight) to illuminate the space by using skylights or windows
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