It’s strange to think that go back just a couple of hundred years ago and the world was plunged in darkness. Electric lighting is a relatively recent invention, and it’s true to say that we tend to take it for granted. All you have to do these days is flick a switch and hey presto on come the lights.
Lighting for Mood
Whilst lighting is very functional, and is a key part of what defines the modern world, lighting is frequently used for aesthetic purposes too. Great lighting does not only light up rooms, but it can also create interesting stylistic dimensions. This is often used as mood lighting, and lighting is a key way to affect the atmosphere in a room. Lighting like spotlights can also be used to accentuate certain features, e.g. items of furniture.
Task Lighting
Task lighting refers to lighting that is predominantly functional. Lighting can be used to aid all kinds of tasks. For instance, you will often find light fittings around bathroom mirrors, and you will frequently find task lighting in offices, i.e. lighting that helps people do their jobs.
General Light Fittings
The most common kind of lighting is general home lighting. This is the kinds of lighting that you switch on when you go into a darkened room. There are various things to consider when you’re choosing general lighting, for example will you choose low energy options, which not only save energy but also over time will save you money?
