House Decorating and Home Furnishings Guide > House Decor Lighting House Decor Lighting
There are generally three types of lighting known in the industry: general, task and accent lighting. General Lighting is your everyday light used to illuminate an area. Basically it is lighting that is used to replace natural light. Typically it general lighting is obtained through the use of chandeliers, ceiling or wall-mounted fixtures, recessed or track lights, or with table or floor lamps.
Task lighting directs light specifically where you need it to help you in activities like reading, car repair, cooking, homework, hobbies, games, or any number of activities needing direct lighting. You can use recessed and track lighting, pendant lighting, and portable lamps to create light for your activities. Accent Lighting adds drama to a room by creating visual interest. This lighting is used in decorating scheme for spotlighting items of interest like paintings, sculpture, and other prized possessions. It is also used to spotlight special textures or natural objects such as trees. You will want at least three times as much light on the object as the general lighting around it. This usually is provided by track, recessed, or wall-mounted fixtures.
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