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What you need to know:
• Use ambient, accent and task lighting layers to light a room
• Many luminaire options available to light it
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Types of Lighting
A wide variety of options is available to light every space and task
within the home. To choose the right option, it pays to understand
the basic lighting unit—the luminaire, or light fixture.
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To learn more about the differences read this article defining the
luminaire.

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Types of Lighting
The two basic types of lighting are daylight and electric lighting.
Electric lights may be exposed lamps or, more often, luminaires.

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Types of Lighting
The two basic types of lighting are daylight and electric lighting.
Electric lights may be exposed lamps or, more often, luminaires.
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Luminaires can be used to provide general/ambient, accent or task
lighting. Some luminaires can provide more than one role in the
space.

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Types of Lighting
Architectural: This type of luminaire integrates into the
architecture and uses it as a medium to distribute light in the space.
The most common forms are cove, soffit and valance. These
luminaires are typically used for ambient lighting.

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Types of Lighting
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Cove lighting is installed in some type of recessed space high up
on a wall. The light can fill the space, highlighting it as an
architectural feature, or emit light onto a nearby ceiling.
• Soffit lighting is installed in a soffit or cornice near the ceiling.
The light is emitted down to wash the wall with light.
• Valance lighting is installed high up on a wall behind a
horizontal panel. The light is emitted up toward the ceiling

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Types of Lighting
Ceiling: Ceiling-mounted luminaires are installed on the surface of
the ceiling. Typically used for ambient lighting.

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Types of Lighting
Recessed: Recessed luminaires are luminaires mounted within a
room surface for ambient, accent and task lighting. The luminaire
may be flush-mounted (fully recessed) or semi-recessed.
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Typical recessed luminaires are downlights; light is typically aimed
straight down, though aimable luminaires are available for wall
washing and accent lighting.

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Types of Lighting
Pendants: Pendants are luminaires that are suspended from the
ceiling. While popular for ambient lighting, they can also be
directional for accenting objects or providing supplementary task
lighting for spaces directly below.

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Types of Lighting
Wall sconces: Sconces are luminaires that are mounted on a wall
surface. The light may be emitted in any direction to draw attention
to the wall or luminaire itself. As they are visible at eye level, they
contribute to room’s ambience.
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Wall sconces typically provide ambient lighting but can also provide
task lighting in some spaces, such as when mounted on both sides of
a mirror in a bathroom.

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Types of Lighting
Track lighting: Track and rail lighting consists of luminaires
(track heads) mounted on a linear track or rail, ideally suited to
accent lighting but also used for task lighting. The track heads can be
aimed and moved, providing flexibility.

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Types of Lighting
Undercabinet lighting: Available in linear and puck
configurations, these luminaires are mounted under kitchen
cabinets to provide task lighting. Shelf lighting can be installed
inside cabinets for accent or task lighting.

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Types of Lighting
Desk, floor and table lamps: These portable luminaires,
available in a wide range of styles and sizes, are typically used for
task lighting, though they also contribute ambient light.

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Types of Lighting
With so many shapes, mounting configurations, styles and lamping
options, the lighting industry offers homeowners the right light for
every application need.

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