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The sun-room partakes of the characteristics of the living-room to some extent, but, it being smaller, a semi-indirect fixture may be satisfactory for general illumination.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew

The indirect and semi-indirect units illuminate the ceiling predominantly with the result that this bright area distracts attention from the table.

From Artificial Light Its Influence upon Civilization by Luckiesh, Matthew