Task Lighting
It is very important to first understand the needs and only then go for selecting lighting fixtures for home. You should have a clear picture in mind about the lights required in different areas of your home, where to put task lights and where to install accent lights?
Task lighting is needed for areas where tasks like reading, writing, etc. is done, where you need direct and focused light to perform specific tasks. A desk lamp is the most common example of task lighting.
Since task lights are used for completing specific task, they are generally used continuously for a short time period as once the job is done, you no longer need it. Overhead reading lamps and picture lights are some other examples of task lighting.
Mood lighting is often referred to as Accent Lighting. Mood lighting can come in many forms, but the main purpose of mood lighting is to create a feeling in a room. A mood can be created by the level of light in the room (bright or dark) or by the placement of light, which can create appealing puddles of light, highlighting selected areas. Mood lighting can also add drama to a room.
You can use accent lamps, desk lamps or floor lamps as mood lighting fixtures. They are not used for the general illumination purpose but are used for drawing attention to certain areas in the room. You can place them on the side table or a book case to give a beautiful look to the room.
Floor lamps can create a more inviting environment as their light is not spread over a large area so are just used for lighting a small space. Having a floor lamp next to a reading chair can make you feel even more relaxed.
Accent lights can also be used in a TV room. Placing accent lights near the television can reduce glare and you can watch TV without straining your eyes and without loosing the mood of the event.
It is not necessary to only place a single type of lighting fixture in a room. If a room is used for various purposes, you can install a combination of lights . Like a room might be used as a TV room as well as is used for doing home works. So you can put a bright lamp on the desk for completing home works and can go for accent lights on a sofa table.
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