The 3 Types of Lighting Systems for Homes

There are several types of lighting systems available for homes. Ceiling lights, recessed lights, and flush-mounts are some common choices. Ceiling lights, especially pendants, provide directional light for large areas and are typically controlled by wall-mounted switches. Pendant lights, recessed lights, and floor lamps provide direct, indirect, and accent light to rooms, while chandeliers offer a large, radial area of light.

Task lighting is meant to focus light where you need it most. For example, task lighting is intended to illuminate specific tasks, such as reading or doing computer work. Task lighting should be bright enough to avoid eye strain, yet low enough to prevent glare. Task lighting can be provided with recessed, track, pendant, or floor lamps. Task lighting is ideal for certain types of activities in the home, including reading, writing, and studying.

Ambient lighting is an essential aspect of a home's design. This type of lighting is the most basic and most widely-used. It provides enough light to give the room a general feel, regardless of the type of fixtures in it. Ambient lighting is generally turned on when a person enters a room. It can take various forms, including recessed lighting, overhead pendant lights, and even splashed onto a wall.

Accent lighting draws attention to a focal point in a room. Whether it's a particular sculpture, painting, or water feature, accent lighting can draw attention to those items. Accent lighting can also draw attention to a particular part of a landscape or highlight a collection of objects. Decorative sconces, decorative wall-mounted fixtures, and track lights are all examples of accent lighting. If you have many accent lights throughout your home, you can choose multiple accent lights to make your space look larger and more inviting.

Professional lighting systems are the standard in still photography and video production. Three-point lighting utilizes three sources in different positions to control the level of light and shadow. Using three separate lights allows you to control shadows and degree angles. The traditional lighting method involves three types of lights, including a backlight, a key light, and a fill light. This combination gives a more uniform illumination of your scene and gives you greater control over the appearance of shadows.

LED lights are also another popular option. LEDs are energy-efficient and can be dimmed with a shade. Both of these types of lighting are available for homes and businesses, and are becoming increasingly popular in commercial settings. Although LEDs are more expensive than fluorescent bulbs, they offer the same benefits as fluorescent lights. These light bulbs produce a pulsating glow and are usually placed in clusters. You can use them in clusters or matrices.

Accent lighting is typically more focused on a specific purpose and can enhance a room's design. Accent lighting draws attention to an area or architectural feature. It creates a dramatic effect. Accent lighting may be directional fixtures or lamps. The best accent lighting scheme makes the most use of these types of lights in your home or office. It can help bring out the best features of any room and enhance the overall design.

NBDD-LED-600mini Outdoor Road Park Street Light

Number of LEDs	LED Current	Power Consumpt	Nominal Initial Flux*
16	700mA	35W	3850lm
	1050mA	50W	5000lm
18	350mA	20W	2400lm
	530mA	30W	3450lm
	700mA	40W	4400lm
24	350mA	25W	3000lm
	530mA	40W	4600lm
	700mA	50W	5500lm