Ambient Lighting

Ambient or background lighting, plays the part of daylight and is usually provided by a central pendant light, a hangover from the days of gas lamps. It can be the source of most lighting problems as it creates a bland, flat effect. However, if you supplement general lighting with some or all of the other types, you will end up with a great scheme. Luminiare include ceiling-mounted bowls, wall lights, downlighters, uplighters and standard lamps.