Ambient Lighting
type of lighting
Definition of Ambient Lighting
Ambient lighting refers to general lighting that illuminates the entire space with a uniform light. In a boat, ambient light allows you to move around safely.
It’s the base layer of lighting on which you build your task lighting and accent lighting, and is therefore dimmer and more evenly dispersed compared to these other lighting types.
The color temperature of your ambient lighting can significantly impact the atmosphere in your boat’s interior:
- Cool light: Imparts modern sophistication and is great for boats designed in a sleek and minimalist style
- Warm light: Creates a cozy and relaxed mood and best suits boats rigged out in traditional materials, such as wood finishes and natural fabrics
Be careful about mixing color temperatures in a space, as warm lighting and cool lighting often clash, giving everything a gray cast.
As a rule of thumb, when lighting your boat:
- Warm yellow light best suits living, dining, and sleeping areas, such as the cabin, making them cozy and inviting.
- Soft white or yellowish-white lighting works best in the galley kitchen or bathroom to create a bright and friendly atmosphere.
- Bright white light (cool lighting) is most useful in workspaces, such as the engine room or utility room.
Surface-mounted lights, for example, the Touch Dome LED Stainless Bezel are fantastic for creating diffuse ambient lighting in a boat’s interior.
Example of Ambient Lighting in a Sentence
"Most cabins are sufficiently lit by ambient lighting, but if you have a desk or work area in the room, you may need some task lighting."
Synonyms: general lighting, surrounding light, diffused light
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