Ana_Ramos_ID_10_Lighting_in_Interior_Design

Natural Lighting-can come from the sun or the moon. It is a clean and airy and cheerful.

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Task Lighting-is a type of direct light. It shines down and can create shadows.In this photo the lights above the counter and desk are task lights. It is used to avoid eye fatigue.

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Accent_Lighting creates emphasis. In this room, the recessed lights on ceiling casts an emphasis on the Scrabble Board on the wall.

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Ambient Lighting adds an additional layer of light to add ambience to a room. This wine cellar features a ceiling light, recessed lights over wine counter and other lighting on the left.

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Wall_Grazing is a type of lighting effect. Lights placed at an angle on this deck highlights the textured surfaces on walls.

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Perimeter Lighting is placed around the perimeter of the room to enlarge the space. In this closet, the perimeter lights give the feeling of a showroom.

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Up_Lighting is used to highlight an area. In this photo up lighting on top of kitchen cabinets highlights the beautiful ceiling.

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Cove lighting gives the visual effect of a higher ceiling. In this home bar, the lights are hidden above the moulding. It creates a feeling of elegance in an uninteresting room.

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Recessed Lighting-shines down and casts light . If the light is installed close to the wall, it will create shadows or scallops on the wall.

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Drop or Pendant Lighting is a unique overhead light often hung over a kitchen island. It is often used in multiples and hung on a chain, cord, or metal rod.

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Wall Washing is a recessed light pointing down to highlight texture. In this photo the three lights on the bottom of the fireplace mantle highlight the rock texture of the fireplace surround.

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Sconce Lighting is mounted on the wall in this family room. It is often used to light the wall surface.

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2x4 fixture-are usually fluorescent or LED lights. In this home gym, the 2x4 lights give the bright light often found in a commercial gym.

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Incandescent Bulbs are used to provide a warm and inviting feel to a room. ait tends to complement skin tones. This light fixture features 9 bulbs

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Fluorescent Bulb- fluorescent lights often cast a bluish or green tone. It is good for school or work and does not cast shadows. It uses less electricity than incandescent light.

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Creative Lighting 1-decorative lighting is a light fixture or light display that is a work of art.

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Creative Lighting 2-this "skyscape" was created by James Turrell, an American artist whose medium is light and the way it can be manipulated with space and color.

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