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Glossary of lighting terms

partially or wholly recessed in ceilings, or take the form of wall lights with shades which direct light downwards.

Uplighter: Fitting which directs light upwards. Can be wall mounted, floor standing, or suspended from ceiling.

Drum: Small, drum-shaped uplighter for floor use.

Wall washer: If ceiling mounted, directs light across vertical surfaces. Cast soft, warm light over a wide area. Available in many shapes and sizes, all with shaped reflector.

Crown-silvered bulb: Conventional tungsten bulb, internally silvered around widest part.

Dimmer: Switch for controlling intensity of light.