Many activities require extra lighting in addition to general lighting. Bathrooms, for example, have special lighting that people use when putting on makeup or shaving. Bedrooms and living rooms have additional lighting for such activities as reading, studying, and sewing. Interior designers use lighting to create various moods and to bring out the colors of walls and fabrics in a home. Cool white fluorescent lamps bring out blues and greens.
Many people arrange spotlights or tinted lights to create interesting shadows.
Others do so to draw attention to such objects as pictures or vases. In offices, stores, and factories, proper lighting helps employees work efficiently and avoid costly accidents. Good lighting also provides a cheery atmosphere and reduces fatigue caused by eyestrain. In retail stores, proper lighting may help attract customers or bring out the best colors in merchandise. Most offices and stores provide a large amount of general illumination, with additional lighting for such detailed jobs as repairing watches or making maps.