TYPES OF LIGHTING
There are three basic types of lighting that work together to light your home: General, Task, and Accent. A good lighting plan incorporates all three types of light into an area according to function and style.
GENERAL LIGHTING: General Lighting provides an area with overall illumination. Also known as ambient lighting, general lighting radiates a comfortable level of brightness, enabling one to see and walk about safely. Hinkley can help you accomplish general lighting with a variety of chandeliers, ceiling (flush), or wall-mounted (sconce) fixtures, as well as lanterns for outside your home.
TASK LIGHTING: Task lighting helps you perform specific tasks such as reading, cooking, homework, hobbies, games, paperwork, etc. Task lighting should be free of distracting glare and shadows, and should be bright enough to prevent your eyes from straining. Try Hinkley mini or mid-pendants, or chandeliers with down lights to accomplish task lighting.
ACCENT LIGHTING: Accent lighting adds drama to a room by creating visual interest. The large number of decorative sconces offered by Hinkley gives you many different options for accenting the decor of any room you’ve created. Choosing to use sconces with cloth shades, blown glass globes, or hand-painted glass shades can greatly change the effect accent lighting can have. Another popular use of accent lighting is landscape lighting. You’ve made an investment in the landscaping of your home, and you should enjoy the investment as late into the evening as you choose. Not only does landscape lighting deliver an impact and further extend your living area into the yard, but it also adds a level of security to your home.