Direct/indirect lighting

A mixture of direct and indirect lighting in a room is generally found agreeable. This can be provided by using luminaires designed solely for direct lighting in conjunction with models designed exclusively for indirect lighting. However, there are also many luminaires available which combine direct and indirect lighting in a single light fitting – for example pendant ceiling luminaires and free-standing luminaires. As a general rule, most of the light cast by these luminaires is indirect (cast onto ceiling or walls); direct lighting is provided by an additional light exit underneath.