Three Types of Lighting for Room Remodeling

When remodeling a room, choosing the correct lightingThere are a number of possibilities when it comes to
is one of the most important considerations. Propertask lighting, such as pendant lights, portable lamps, as
lighting sets the atmosphere of the room, creates awell as recessed or track lighting.
particular mood, or provides accent to an architecturalThe important consideration for task lighting is that it
style. Lighting also accentuates the good aspects of amust be bright enough to prevent eyestrain without
room or disguises a room's shortcomings.causing glare or distracting shadows.
There are three main types of lighting, general, task,Accent Lighting
and accent. Each has its own specific uses, dependingAccent lighting is designed to add drama to a room
on a room's needs.through the creation of visual interest. It can be used to
General Lightingspotlight paintings, plants, sculptures, or to highlight an
General lighting is sometimes called ambient lighting, andunusual wall texture or drapery. Accent lighting
is the foundation of any room's lighting scheme. It isgenerally focuses at least three times as much light on
what provides the overall illumination of a room,the focal point as the general light in the room, and is
enabling the occupants to be able to walk around theusually provided by recessed, track, or wall mounted
room easily and safely.lighting.
There are many types of general lighting, such asUsing the three types of light dramatically improves the
chandeliers, wall or ceiling fixtures, and recessed oroverall look and feel of a room, and should be one of
track lighting.the most carefully considered parts of any remodeling
Task Lightingplan.
Task lighting allows a room's occupants to perform(c) Copyright 2004, Jeanette J. Fisher. All rights
specific activities such as writing, reading, dressing, orreserved.
cooking, depending upon the room being addressed.