indirect lighting
noun
: lighting in which the light emitted by a source is diffusely reflected (as by the ceiling)
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Place the fern in a spot with bright, indirect lighting.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
How light influences our daily routines Ideally, our mornings begin with bright light for energy, and our evenings end with dark or indirect lighting to promote good sleep.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
In addition to overhead lights, Walsh suggests installing soft, indirect lighting above and below cabinets or near the sink.
—Cristina Moody, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
Direct and indirect lighting can make sure your product is as flatteringly represented as possible while minimizing shadows and preserving a sense of naturality.
—Patrick Nycz, Forbes, 21 June 2022
The cabin ambience is rarefied, with HEPA filtration, optional fragrance dispenser and more indirect lighting than a Vincente Minnelli movie.
—Dan Neil, WSJ, 23 July 2021
Ceiling coffers conceal indirect lighting.
—Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 15 May 2021
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
How light influences our daily routines Ideally, our mornings begin with bright light for energy, and our evenings end with dark or indirect lighting to promote good sleep.
—Desireé Oostland, Vogue, 31 Dec. 2024
In addition to overhead lights, Walsh suggests installing soft, indirect lighting above and below cabinets or near the sink.
—Cristina Moody, Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2023
Direct and indirect lighting can make sure your product is as flatteringly represented as possible while minimizing shadows and preserving a sense of naturality.
—Patrick Nycz, Forbes, 21 June 2022
The cabin ambience is rarefied, with HEPA filtration, optional fragrance dispenser and more indirect lighting than a Vincente Minnelli movie.
—Dan Neil, WSJ, 23 July 2021
Ceiling coffers conceal indirect lighting.
—Judy Rose, Detroit Free Press, 15 May 2021
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“Indirect lighting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indirect%20lighting. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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