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INTERIOR LIGHTING 10-67

FIG. 10-43. To minimize glare from luminaires, they should conceal the lamps
from view. The luminaire brightness should be not much greater than that of its
background. High reflectance ceilings and upper wall surfaces and some indirect light
component aid in reducing contrasts.
by concentrated incandescent-filament sources are essential for displays of
diamonds, jewelry, etc. Large-area, low-brightness highlights are more
suitable for automobiles, furniture, and similar objects. (See Fig. 10-44.)
Sliadoivs. Downlighting creates shadows that are sharp and dramatic.
Indirect lighting and large-area diffusing sources produce soft shadows that
tend to flatten the appearance of rounded objects and conceal surface
textures. Shadows help to reveal the form of objects and texture of ma-
terials. (See Fig. 10-45.) They should not be so dense that they conceal
merchandise on shelves or in cases. Sharp shadows on customers' and
clerks' faces usualby are not flattering.
Maintenance. Proper maintenance of a lighting system pays dividends.
The amount of light absorbed in dust and dirt on transmitting and re-
flecting surfaces may equal that which reaches the merchandise. Regular
maintenance is made inexpensive when lighting equipment is easy to clean
and lamp changes are easy to make. Group replacement of all lamps at
some predetermined point in their life may be the most satisfactory pro-
cedure. (See pages
6-2
and 10-20.)
General Lighting of Stores
Genera 'ighting is necessary in every store. For certain kinds of stores
and typ A merchandise, uniform general lighting providing the recom-
mended
:
i'v. /el of illumination is by itself satisfactory. Food markets,
variety sto.es, and others that display items primarily on open, closely
spaced tables and counters are in this category. (See Fig. 10-46.) Usually,
few display cases are used and perimeter shelves are considered principally
as stock rather than display areas.

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