Lighting

1. Natural light is an essential element in interior design. Not only does it illuminate the space, but natural lighting is also the light that comes from the sun in a controlled way to create a cozy and functional environment, as it reflects colors more.

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2. Task lighting is typically used for a specific task. Some areas that this kind of lighting appears are offices, kitchens and bathrooms. This type of light is often produced by lamps, under cabinet lighting and strip-style lights.

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3. Accent lighting is used to highlight certain areas, objects or characteristics of the space such as with paintings or a picture. By directing the light towards these pieces, a focus of attention is created that draws people's attention to appreciate the details, and accent lighting also highlights the space.

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4. Ambient lighting is generally used to create a mood in a specific space. This type of lighting is often adjustable, so you can illuminate an area to the exact lighting level and comfortability. You mainly see this style of lighting used in living rooms and bedrooms.

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5. Grazing lighting is used to illuminate spaces evenly, avoiding deep shadows and turning it into a cozy and pleasant place achieved by using soft and diffuse light with floor lamps or wall sconces.

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6. Perimeter lighting is a style of light that can be used in many settings. Whether a home, business or public area, perimeter lighting is commonly used to illuminate a pathway, or to make something seen.

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7. Uplighting creates a cozy atmosphere, but also adds spaciousness to the space, generating a feeling of height and openness also using lamps and strips or when the light is projected upwards it is reflected on the surface of the ceiling, a soft diffusion and of course with aesthetic effects.

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8. Cove lighting is a type simple type lighting that illuminates a space indirectly. You typically do not see the source of this lighting and it’s most commonly seen in homes offices and even museums. This type of lighting usually creates a more inviting space.

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9. Recessed lighting is a key element in modern interior design and refers to the lighting system that is installed within the structure of walls or ceilings making the lights almost invisible to the eye.

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10. Drop Lighting is a type of light fixture that hangs from the ceiling by a cable. This type of light fixture is commonly seen in kitchens and is usually used to illuminate a smaller, more specific space.

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11. Wall washing is an illumination technique that uses vertical light to typically project onto a wall. This technique helps to reduce glare and is often seen in galleries and museums, and can make spaces feel larger.

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12. Sconce lighting is a type of illumination that’s similar to task and ambient lighting. It’s typically wall mounted and you often see it in long, narrow settings. Originally, sconces were meant to be a holder for a light from a flame, such as a candle.

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13. A 2x2 light fixture that literally gets its name from its measurements. This type of light fixture is typically used for larger rooms such as classrooms, hospitals and department stores, and is a type of LED light that creates consistent light throughout the panel.

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14. Incandescent bulbs, which are also known as incandescent lamps, are characterized by an electric current that heats filament until it produces light. This type of light produces a softer, more natural style of lighting, but doesn’t typically last very long. They are also fragile and give off heat, which can increase the climate of a room unintentionally.

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15. Fluorescent bulbs, which are also known as fluorescent lamps, are characterized by light that emits from an electrical current that passes through mercury vapor inside of the bulb, which produces ultraviolet light. This type of bulb is more efficient than incandescent bulbs and they also give off less heat.

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16. String lighting is a type of illumination that’s typically used for decorative purposes. This type of lighting is electrical and it has many small bulbs attached by a single string. A very popular use of string lighting is Christmas lights.

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17. Back Lighting is a type of lighting technique that is placed behind an object or picture, to create accents, dimension and depth to its subject. You often see this type of lighting with pictures, mirrors and even televisions.

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