Lighting in Interior Design

15. Fluorescent Bulb: Has a more cooler tone that does not give off heat which makes this bulb more energy efficient so it doesn't use as much electricity.

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14. Incandescent Bulb: A traditional bulb that is not energy efficient and can get warm so it is not used that much.

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13. 2x2 or 2x4 fixture: Usually in office setting and they shine down and can give glares from reflections on desks.

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12. Sconce: They are attached to the wall that can give a general lighting.

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11. Wall Washing: The light is further from the wall and is only suppose to cast light on the wall.

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10. Drop Lighting: Come down from the ceiling into the space

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9. Recessed Lighting: Where the lighting is on the other side of the ceiling and all is seen is the face or can of the lighting fixture.

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8. Cove Lighting: It is a lower soffit where it lights up the ceiling.

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7. Up Lighting: Light that comes from the floor up, which lights up the space and accentuates the design.

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6. Perimeter Lighting: Gives you general lighting, everything is even and nothing is getting highlighted.

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5. Grazing: The light is very close to the wall but also lights up the space and shows the texture on the wall.

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4. Ambient Lighting: A form of general lighting. It doesn't really cast many shadows, is not quite obvious with no beaming light in your face.

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3. Accent Lighting: Is made to make specific thing pop out and accentuate certain things.

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2. Task Lighting: Is meant to light a particular area in order to to a specific task.

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1. Natural Lighting: Has the full spectrum of colors as well as color temperature so depending on the season or time of day it effects the lighting. What is happening on the outside of the space has an effect on the interior lighting.

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