Classification of lighting

1. Ambient lighting
2. Task lighting
3. Accent lighting

1. Ambient lighting

a) Ambient indoor lighting

Ambient lighting is intended to light up a room in its entirety. It provided a uniform level of illumination throughout the space independently of other lighting sources.

Types of fixtures that can provide general ambient indoor lighting

a) Chandelier

b) Ceiling mounted fixture

c) Wall mounted fixture

d) LED down light

e) Track light

f) Floor lamp

g) Table lamp

b) Ambient outdoor lighting

Outdoor lighting is usually install in order to insure visibility and increase security around a building. It is also recommended to light up the exterior to the building, entrance and staircase to reduce risk of injury.

Types of fixtures that can provide general ambient outdoor lighting

a) Spotlight

b) Hanging fixture

c) Garage and canopy light

d) Wall lighting

2. Task lighting

Task lighting illuminate the task a person carried out in a given space such as reading, cooking , computer work. A brighter light required in a smaller focal point of the room of these sport of task.

Types of fixtures that can provide task lighting

a) Directional gimbaal recessed fluxure or down light.

b) Pendant lighting

c) Tape and extrusion

d) Portable or desk lamp

3. Accent lighting

Accent lighting is usually mainly to focus on a specific point of interest or to achieve a desired effect. This type of lighting give the impression on a larger room. It is more frequently used to highlight and architectural feature , a plant or a collection of object.

Types of fixtures that can provide Accent lighting

a) Track light

b) Slim line bar

c) Tape and extrusion

d) Wall mounted fixture