1. Ambient Lighting: General lighting that illuminates the entire room or area. It provides a comfortable level of illumination for daily activities.
2. Task Lighting: A focused beam of light that illuminates a specific area or work surface, such as a reading lamp or desk lamp.
3. Accent Lighting: Creating a focal point by highlighting an object or area to create visual interest.
4. Wall Washing: Illuminating a large surface evenly by placing lights in a specific direction.
5. Cove Lighting: A type of indirect lighting which is located behind a ledge, valance or crown molding to create an indirect effect.
6. Up-Lighting: Illuminating an object or area from below to create a dramatic effect.
7. Down-Lighting: Illuminating an object or area from above to create a dramatic effect.
8. Stair Lighting: Illuminating stair treads or risers for safety and visibility.
9. Exterior Lighting: Used to highlight the architecture of a building or landscape, such as floodlights or path lighting.
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