You probably don't think buying a lighting fixture for a room is all that complicated. It isn't. However, it does require you to consider which types of lighting you may need.
According to the Lighting Association, there are three types:
- General lighting -By far the most common,this is the type of lighting that is designed to create a functional brightness that spreads throughout a room. A good example is a main ceiling light.
- Task lighting -As the name implies,this type provides extra light needed for a specific task, such as working at a desk or chopping onions on a kitchen countertop. A bedside lamp used for reading is another example of task lighting.
- Accent lighting -This type is designed to set off a particular feature of a room, such as a painting. It creates some practical light, but its main purpose is to add to the overall decor.
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