Lighting is of no doubt one of the most important aspects of your home and is even more important when you host an important function. Some people tend to experiment with various types of lighting as it can change the whole ambiance and mood in an environment. For example, a large room would seem more homely and cozy with a small cluster of beautiful lamps here and there. Lighting should be of different colors according to the occasion and the people attending the function. Even an outdoor function in your garden can still have an added effect to it with the right type of indoor lighting. Let us look at some types of lighting used in households.
Natural Lighting
Natural lighting can be proven useful and be used effectively if you know how to maximize its uses. You would not like to have an excessive amount of sunlight in your home as it can prove to be uncomfortable especially if you live in a country with a tropical or equatorial climate. At the same time, it is important to have sufficient task lighting to do your regular household activities. A house with the right amount of indoor natural light can look very appealing with a minimal amount of effort.
Ambient Lighting
These are the more common types of lighting and may come in the simple form of a pendant light, wall lights,and down-lighters etc. These can give that additional punch to your lighting if it used as a supplementary source alongside your general lighting. These are readily available in the market, so all you have to do is pay a visit to local lighting stores in the vicinity.
Accent Lighting
This type of lighting is known to add to the texture and focus to the general lighting you have in your home and a good example would be tracked. Tracks are great at not having the light spill out of the interior of a room. If you are creative enough, it is important to know what possessions you should highlight, it could make all the difference in making your home all the more appealing when hosting a function. Different items require different types of lighting to bring out the best in them visually. Plants can look particularly good in the background of an overcast shadow.
Task Lighting
This is, of course, the standard amount of light required to do specific tasks, this light should of course be focused on the area it is needed in. If the light seeps out, not only will it not seep the purpose but also lead to a wastage of electricity and high utility bills. Task lighting usually comes from fluorescent bulbs and simple LED lights which have now become a more economical option in most households, not to mention long lasting and efficient. Task lighting accessories include items such as clip-on spotlights and pull down pendants, these should ideally come with a 60-watt power rating to give you sufficient light to enable you to do you all want.
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