1. Ambient lighting: provides general illumination to a room and creates a warm and comfortable feeling. It can be achieved by using ceiling lights, wall sconces, or floor lamps.
2. Accent lighting: highlights a particular feature or object in a room, such as artwork or architectural details. It is usually accomplished with directional spotlights or track lighting.
3. Task lighting: provides focused and bright light for performing specific activities such as reading, cooking, or applying makeup. Table lamps, under-cabinet lights, and pendant lights are commonly used for task lighting.
4. Cove lighting: illuminates a room indirectly by installing lighting fixtures in a recessed or concealed location, such as behind ceiling moldings or underneath kitchen cabinets.
5. Up-lighting: directs light upward to illuminate the ceiling or walls, creating a soft and diffused glow. Wall-mounted uplights or floor lamps with shades are often used for this technique.
6. Down-lighting: shines light downward, providing focused and directional illumination. It is commonly achieved with recessed lights or pendant lights.
7. Light layering: combines different lighting techniques to create depth and dimension in a room. This technique often includes a mixture of ambient, task, and accent lighting to achieve the desired effect.
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