Lighting

Fluorescent Bulb: compact bulb that uses gas and a phosphor coating to create light. They are more energy efficient but can give cooler or harsher tones.

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Incandescent Bulb: A traditional bulb that glows by heating a filament inside glass. It produces warm light with excellent color quality but uses more energy than modern options.

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2x2 or 2x4 Fixture: Flat panel or troffer lights sized to fit ceiling grids, often used in offices or commercial spaces. They provide uniform, efficient illumination across large areas.

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Sconce: A wall mounted light that can provide ambient, accent, or task lighting. Sconces are often used to frame mirrors, beds, or hallways.

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Wall Washing: Lighting that spreads evenly across a wall to create a bright, flat glow. It minimizes shadows and highlights the smoothness of surfaces.

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Drop Lighting: Also known as pendant lighting, these fixtures hang down from the ceiling on cords or rods. They are often used above tables or kitchen islands for both function and style.

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Recessed Lighting: Fixtures installed inside the ceiling for a clean, streamlined look. They provide general, accent, or task lighting without taking up visual space

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Cove Lighting: Indirect lighting built into ledges, shelves, or recesses that washes light across the ceiling. It produces soft, even illumination and a floating ceiling effect.

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Up Lighting: Lighting that directs light upward toward the ceiling or walls. It creates a dramatic effect and can make a room feel taller.

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Perimeter Lighting: Lighting placed along the edges of ceilings or walls to define the room’s boundary. It creates a soft glow that visually enlarges the space.

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accent lighting: lighting used to highlight artwork, plants, or architectural details. It draws attention by being brighter than surrounding light.

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wall grazing: Light placed close to a textured surface so it grazes across and emphasizes shadows. This technique is often used on stone or brick walls for dramatic effect.

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ambient lighting: General lighting that provides overall illumination to a space. It establishes the room’s main brightness level.

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Task lighting: Focused lighting that helps with specific activities like reading, cooking, or working. It reduces glare and shadows to make tasks easier and safer.

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Natural Light: Light that comes from the sun through windows, skylights, or doors. It creates a dynamic, color accurate atmosphere that changes throughout the day.

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