uplighters
Floor lamps, upward
Uplighters are light fixtures designed to cast illumination upward, typically floor-standing lamps or wall-mounted units that direct light toward the ceiling.
The reflected glow creates softer, more ambient lighting than direct overhead fixtures: The uplighters in the corner gave the room a warm atmosphere.
British term; Americans more often say uplights.
Prevailing emotional condition
- atmosphereGaseous layer around planets
- glowSteady, soft light
- warmthHeat you feel
- ambientOf the surroundings
soft · dim · cozy · intimate · inviting · relaxing · serene · tranquil
Measure of visible light
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- beamStructural support member
- halogenSalt-producing element group
- incandescentGlowing from heat
fluorescent · candlepower · lux · wattage · output · bounce · reflection · spread
Mounted light fixture
- recessedSet back into something
- freestandingNot attached to anything
- plug-inSupplementary software component
- hardwiredPermanently connected by wires
bulb · shade · diffuser · reflector · housing · base · stem · neck
For beauty, not function
- sculpturalRelating to carved forms
- statementExpressed claim or fact
- architecturalRelating to building design
- torchèreTall floor lamp, upward-facing
pedestal · column · pillar · designer · bespoke · handcrafted · artisan · bronze
Semiconductor that glows
- energy-efficientUsing minimal power
- dimmableAble to reduce brightness
- wirelessUntethered signal transmission
- rechargeableAble to regain power
remote-controlled · RGB · color-changing · solar-powered · timer · integrated · modular · portable
mood
Prevailing emotional condition
- atmosphereGaseous layer around planets
- glowSteady, soft light
- warmthHeat you feel
ambient · soft · dim · cozy · intimate · inviting · relaxing · serene · tranquil · accent
lumens
Measure of visible light
- brightnessDegree of light emitted
- beamStructural support member
- halogenSalt-producing element group
incandescent · fluorescent · candlepower · lux · wattage · output · bounce · reflection · spread · throw
sconce
Mounted light fixture
- recessedSet back into something
- freestandingNot attached to anything
- plug-inSupplementary software component
hardwired · bulb · shade · diffuser · reflector · housing · base · stem · neck · socket
ornamental
For beauty, not function
- sculpturalRelating to carved forms
- statementExpressed claim or fact
- architecturalRelating to building design
torchère · pedestal · column · pillar · designer · bespoke · handcrafted · artisan · bronze · ceramic
LED
Semiconductor that glows
- energy-efficientUsing minimal power
- dimmableAble to reduce brightness
- wirelessUntethered signal transmission
rechargeable · remote-controlled · RGB · color-changing · solar-powered · timer · integrated · modular · portable
uplightersdownlighters
Ceiling-mounted fixtures casting below
downlights · pendant lights · spotlights · chandeliers · drop lights