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Purpose: To add aesthetic appeal to a space, often serving as a focal point. Characteristics: Stylish, often with artistic designs. Examples: Ornate chandeliers, decorative wall sconces, and unique table lamps.

Purpose: To provide focused illumination on a specific area without significant diffusion. Characteristics: Intense and direct, can cause sharp shadows. Examples: Spotlights and certain types of track lighting.

Purpose: To produce bright, white light that closely resembles natural daylight. Characteristics: High intensity, good color rendering. Examples: Halogen bulbs in spotlights and certain types of desk lamps.

Purpose: To seamlessly incorporate lighting into architectural or furniture elements. Characteristics: Often hidden, creates a clean look, and can be part of the building's design. Examples: Shelf lighting, under-counter lights, integrated wardrobe lighting.

Purpose: To offer bright and energy-saving lighting, typically for large areas. Characteristics: Emits light through the excitation of gases, can have a cooler color temperature. Examples: Fluorescent tube lights in kitchens and garages.

Purpose: To utilize sunlight to brighten up interior spaces. Characteristics: Variable and dependent on time, weather, and window placement. Examples: Windows, skylights, and clerestories.

Purpose: To provide customizable and controllable lighting options via technology. Characteristics: Can change color, adjustable from smart devices, programmable. Examples: Philips Hue, LIFX bulbs, and other smart light fixtures.

Purpose: To provide energy-efficient and long-lasting illumination. Characteristics: Low heat output, high energy efficiency, long lifespan. Examples: LED bulbs, LED strip lights, and LED panels.

Purpose: To assist in performing specific tasks such as reading, cooking, or working. Characteristics: Brighter and more focused than ambient lighting. Examples: Desk lamps, under-cabinet lighting, and pendant lights over kitchen islands.

Purpose: To cast light upward towards the ceiling or walls, diffusing it gently throughout the room. Characteristics: Softened shadows, creating a cozy atmosphere. Examples: Wall sconces with upward-facing shades, and cove lighting.

Purpose: To influence the mood and perception of a space by using different hues of white light. Characteristics: Ranges from warm (yellow) to cool (blue). Examples: Warm white LED bulbs for cozy spaces, cool white bulbs for task lighting.

Purpose: To allow control over light intensity to suit different moods or times of day. Characteristics: Adjustable brightness, can require specific fixtures or bulbs. Examples: Dimmer switches, and lights with built-in dimming capability.

Purpose: To provide a uniform level of illumination throughout a space. Characteristics: Soft, diffuse, and non-directional. Examples: Ceiling-mounted fixtures, chandeliers, wall sconces, and recessed lighting.

Purpose: To highlight particular features or objects in a space, such as artwork or architecture. Characteristics: Directional and creating contrast. Examples: Track lighting, picture lights, and directional recessed lighting.