subject: Various Home Lighting Methods And Options [print this page] Having a home means having a place to fix up and make the most of by completing all the necessary utilities needed to give it that perfect cosy atmosphere. In order to achieve this, home lighting is essential, and there are different types of methods used to create just the right ambiance for one's domain.
Commonly, ceiling lights are the first things one thinks of when it comes to providing light to a certain area of the home, and these have proven to be quite efficient. There are the popular fluorescent bulbs that are attached directly to the flat surface of a ceiling, as well as the recessed lighting units that require a ready made hole in the ceiling to install. The recessed lighting has a look of embedded lights within the flat ceiling structure, giving it a pleasing effect.
There are also individual light fixtures that are used to light up a room, mainly for accent in areas that have artwork on the walls. These fixtures can be attached on the ceiling or the wall, depending upon user preference and what area of the room needs the extra attention.
Lighting can also be done for archways, or undersides of home ceiling areas known as Soffits. These lights are placed to highlight the wall finish itself, so these have become a popular method to emphasize a decorative wall.
Fluorescent lights, neon lights, or rope lights are popular options for alcove lighting that emphasizes an area using upward lighting techniques (also known as up light). Basically, it is installed to add to the overall effect that the user wishes to have on a certain area - such types of lighting are common in business establishments as well.
Wall mounted lamps, or sconce lights, are often placed as accents to a home as well, and they are adjustable to provide light effects in upward or downward directions, depending on user preference. There are also floor lamps known as torchieres which accent certain areas as well, popular in indoor garden settings as well as some business establishments.
From approximately 1960 to around 1970, illuminated ceilings were all the rage in homes, and these were simply ways to enhance already existing ceiling fluorescent lights without having to tear down the ceiling and renovate. Made of several diffuser panels, this "second ceiling" was hung just below the existing lighted ceiling in order to create a different atmospheric effect in a room.
Preferences vary depending upon the style of one's home, and some lighting techniques simply function to further enhance and accent the beauty of the home. General lighting however, is still widely used for homes as this is economically practical and effective.
