What is accent lighting?
Accent lighting adds visual character and drama to any room. As a part of a interior design plan, accent lighting is used to focus interest on specific decor aspects such as paintings and antiques. It is also used outdoors to emphasize outdoor landscaping. To be effective, the amount of light being focused should be three times the amount of light being given off by your general lighting source. A variety of light sources are used for accent lighting, the most popular of which have been track lights, picture lights, and at times recessed spot lights.
Why track lighting might be the perfect solution?
Track lighting is probably the most popular source of accent lighting. This is because different fixtures on the same track can serve a variety of purposes. For example, you may have a number of spot lights used for both accent lighting and task lighting. With the arrival of modern and trendy systems such as cable lights and rail systems, track lighting is as popular as ever. With smaller fixtures, you can get the the light you need without occupying a lot of space and making the room look cluttered. The fixtures can be swiveled, aimed, and directed allowing you the flexibility to change the lighting scheme of a room using the system already in place. It is just a matter of replacing of re-ordering the fixtures.
As mentioned, the same track lighting system may be used to create different moods. With the newer systems, small attachments are available that allow you to hang mini-pendants from the track. You have the option of using a 120 Volt line voltage or a 12 Volt low-voltage system. If you decide on the low-voltage track, you have the ability of hiding the transformer in the ceiling or using a remote transformer so that you can maintain the contemporary minimalist appeal of your home.
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