Wall accent lights herein refer to wall sconces capable of creating visually attractive light patterns to enhance the look and feel of a space. Lighting is not only utilitarian, it can create interest, provide drama, add depth, and make a significant design statement. Wall accent lights are designed to add an accent layer of light to a space by making use of thoughtfully controlled luminance. Luminance, also known as photometric brightness, is the light coming from a surface or point or reflecting off objects in a scene. The human eye responds to luminance, not illuminance (the area density of luminous flux incident at a point or a surface). Good lighting design is often accomplished through layered approach. A layered lighting design uses ambient lighting as the base layer upon which other layers of light are added. As ambient light usually spreads uniform throughout a space, it can be bland. Accent lighting is necessary to add drama and interest to the space which is thus kept from looking ordinary. Wall accent lights create drama, generate visual impressions, heighten the atmosphere, and enhance architecture on their own. These fixtures elevate light itself to an essential role in accent lighting design.
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