Accurate layering of lighting is vital in enhancing the home’s ambience, and the process involves careful use of task, accent (decorative), and ambient(general) lighting. They can be enhanced by integrating valance (lighting from concealed sources) into the room’s planning and also generously using decorative accent lighting on the walls. KitchenThe kitchens requires more lighting than all the other rooms and a combination of general and task lighting is necessary. Task lighting is essential for the cooking area while ambient lighting is necessary for lighting up the entire space. Under-cabinet accent lighting minimises reliance on overhead ceiling or recessed lighting, which sometimes casts shadows on the working surfaces.

Source: Daily Nation July 13, 2017 03:00 UTC