Diffused lighting is the effect created when the bulb itself is encased by an opaque fitting
, for example frosted glass or paper. The effect of this is to remove the glare that is usually created by a naked bulb and instead making a soft glow. Diffused lighting is ideal for low level background light and it can often be seen in corridors or walkways as night-time lighting.This type of lighting allows one to see where they are going without creating a bright, daytime atmosphere. The majority of fittings that create this type of lighting are of the decorative kind and are designed to create a soft background light that should usually be combined with additional lighting forms. However, diffused lighting can also be bright dependent on the strength of bulbs used and can be fitted with dimmer switches for maximum flexibility.