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Task Lighting
This light is mainly used to illuminate an area where activities like reading, sewing, or preparing food occurs. Often achieved with fixtures that direct light onto a work surface. |
Ambient Lighting
Most often called the "general light in a room," providing a soft level of light for watching TV or entertaining |
Accent Lighting
Similar to task lighting, but more focused directional light on artwork, architectural features, or reading. |
Utility Lighting
When you need a lot of light, such as outdoors or when doing work around the home. This lighting type is used mainly to "flood an area." |