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Task lighting refers to any lighting that is used specifically for certain tasks such as food preparation, reading or doing homework. It’s important to know what task lighting is, what it’s used for, and how to incorporate it at home.
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Ambient lighting, also known as general lighting, provides overall illumination throughout a space evenly and comfortably. During the day, natural sunlight delivers ambient illumination. At night, or on cloudy days when artificial light is required, downlights, pendants, lamps and other smaller fixtures can all be sources of ambient light. 
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So many of us dream of a minimalist, uncluttered home, associating tidy rooms with a calm mind unburdened by distractions of ‘stuff’. After all, rooms with less objects and knick knacks are easier to clean and evoke a feeling of serenity. But when we start to strip things to the bare essentials it can seem like a difficult, if not impossible task. On the other side of the spectrum, how do we toe the line between attaining effortless, clutter-free aesthetics and avoiding a clinical, impersonal space?
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You’ve chosen the perfect kitchen island for your home. It’ll be a great place to prepare meals, have dinner as a family or entertain friends. There are just a couple more questions: how best to light it? What are the technical requirements? What about style considerations? In this month’s blog post, we tackle a topic that’s often overlooked: lighting your kitchen island.

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You have a lot of freedom when choosing lighting for your home. But water and electricity don’t mix, so there are some extra safety regulations that apply to your bathroom. You can still have beautiful results if you follow the rules. Amphis is here to help you navigate your bathroom lighting selection.

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