4 . Lighting is a key design feature in your home and deserves consideration, whether it’s to brighten up a dull corner or you’re planning a full renovation (翻新). Here, we put the spotlight on four key lighting design layers and how you can use them to capture every room of your home in its best light.
General lighting
Think of general lighting as the background layer that casts an even illumination (照明) throughout a room, most commonly from your ceiling lights. As these are often the main source of light for a room, it’s wise to have flexible options depending on the time of day, or desired brightness to suit the mood and the room’s purpose at the time.
Ambient (氛围的) lighting
Ambient lighting is the layer that adds warmth and softness to your space. Think lamp belt under the kitchen bench, or floor lamps in the corner. Use ambient lighting where you want to encourage rest and comfort, such as living spaces and bedrooms.
Task lighting
The next layer to consider is task lighting for more practical uses. These are brighter and are designed to illuminate workplaces, and are also used for study areas, home offices, bedside tables and reading corners.
Accent lighting
Accent lighting is placed to create a specific light effect, such as downlights or spotlights to highlight artwork, and wash lights against walls. The layering of accent lighting can be used to highlight architectural details and is an artful way to create focus and play with light in your space.
1. What is the major function of general lighting?
| A．Brightening a dark corner. | B．Refreshing the surroundings. |
| C．Lighting up the entire room. | D．Adding warmth and softness. |
2. Where is task lighting usually placed?
| A．Beside the study table. | B．Under the kitchen bench. |
| C．In the middle of the ceiling. | D．On the wall of the hallway. |
3. Which lighting can highlight a focus artfully?
| A．General lighting | B．Ambient lighting. |
| C．Task lighting | D．Accent lighting. |
