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Strip lights

Offers omni directional and semi directional light for all types of lighting and generally fluorescent. Concealed strip lighting works well in alcove units and under kitchen wall cupboards.

Table lamps

Give out a soft omni directional glow for general and accent lighting.

Track lighting

Individual light fitting take their power supply from a continuous track suspended from the ceiling.

Up lighters

Semi directional and directional light shining upwards. Beam can be bounced off a wall or ceiling for general lighting.

Wall lights

Light can be distributed in any direction. Halogen lamp wall fittings cast a gentle wash of light across a wall. Again there is a good range from traditional to very modern styles. It is useful to have separate switches with dimmers on lights like this.

Wall washers

The wall is covered with an even stream of light. Usually ceiling mounted, recessed or mounted on a lighting track, the light is directional. Add reflectors to angle the light.

You have to know first what kind of lighting effect you need for the room. Once you determine the purpose, find a light source which offers the exact effects you need. If you use the right light source, then there is no doubt that you will get a very satisfying result.

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