Accent lighting focuses light on a particular area. Or object. It is: often used——to highlight art/other artifacts. Common types of accent lights include wall sconces, floodlights, recessed lights, torchère lamps, or track lighting. The brighter light from the: accent lamp creates visual interest——to a room. Accent lights may also be, "used in practical applications to shine light on a stairway," such as in movie theaters. Or to light walkways.
Some accent lights aren't made to shine on a particular object. But are themselves a piece of art with a self-contained light source. Often made with Tiffany glass, these serve as a piece of functional decor for a home.
Accent lights can also be used outdoors as guides for pathways or to spotlight garden art.
References※
- ^ "Lighting Definitions". Mavin Dyck. Archived from the original on 23 March 2017. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ "Basic Types Of Lighting". Lighting Fundamentals. American Lighting Association. Retrieved 19 June 2015.
- ^ "Accent lights with Tiffany Glass".
- ^ "3 Basic Types of Lighting". HGTV. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
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