Lighting difficulties

Once considered to be strictly functional, lighting has evolved into a decorative element, contributing a great deal to ambiance and warmth. Without adequate lighting, even the most beautiful pieces of furniture may go unnoticed.
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General lighting
Functional lighting
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Adequate lighting
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General lighting

General lighting is switch-operated and is used to illuminate a room. Ceiling fixtures installed in common rooms, hallways and bedrooms fall in that category.

You can add a majestic touch to your main entrance hall by lighting it with a suspended candelabra-style fixture. You could even install one over the staircase leading to the second floor. Ceiling fans that include light fixtures are also popular in entrance halls and staircases.
Suspended chandelier-type fixtures or the more modest wall-mounted models installed in the living room can also provide adequate lighting with a touch of originality.

Recessed fixtures are often used as the main source of lighting in kitchens, bathrooms and basements. Installed in sufficient numbers, they provide good lighting and prove to be practical in small rooms or in rooms with low ceilings.

Functional lighting

Functional fixtures must provide adequate lighting for a number of home activities.

A fluorescent tube installed over a workbench will allow you to work at ease in a well-lit area.

The kitchen island counter, the sewing room and that part of the bathroom located near the mirrors would most likely benefit from recessed or track lighting.

Closets and wardrobes require no more than the traditional single-bulb fixture installed on the ceiling or over the door and operated by means of a switch or chain.
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