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chAndelier
A chandelier is a type of pendant because it is hung from the ceiling. They deserve their own category because they are generally larger, hang longer and are more dramatic. The term chandelier no longer means the fancy Victorian crystal kind we think of in palace foyers. Today, they come in all shapes and sizes and can be quite contempo- rary. They’re a great way to set the tone of a room and serve as a fantastic focal point, all while giv- ing off light.
4 to 8 inches below the surface of a ceiling. This lighting type provides a nice alternative for areas where ceilings may be too low for pendant or chandelier lighting. Recessed lights are a popular flush mount as they can elegantly “disappear” into a ceiling while being functional. In a kitchen, recessed lights can provide great task lighting above a counter top or sink, and they can also provide ambient or background lighting in living rooms, dining rooms, even bedrooms.
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sconces
Sconces are attached to the wall and use only the wall for support. They are typically installed in bathrooms, as vanity lights above sinks or along- side mirrors, and often used in hallways to pro- vide both lighting and points of interest. Attached directly to a house, sconces can also be used as exterior lighting. Sconces can be used as only dec- oration if so desired.
picture liGhts
Picture lights that illuminate artwork have slim
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simple entry light.
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Hall lighting.
semi-Flush And Flush mount liGhtinG
Semi-flush and flush lighting fixtures are designed to provide ambient light using well-dif- fused soft area lighting and are ceiling-mounted to provide illumination to a larger, more generalized space. Semi-flush lights hang below the surface of the ceiling while flush mounts are mounted flush with the ceiling so that no space can be seen between the fixture and the ceiling itself. Traditionally, flush lighting fixtures were used in hallways and closets. Today’s flush lighting can be found in bedrooms, kitchens, dining areas, bath- rooms and more. Semi-flush lights usually hang
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