Choosing Your Light Fixtures!

Since people usually tour houses during the day, when there is plenty of natural light builders put very little thought into the light fixtures beyond providing basic ambient light sources. Which means the home you just bought might be a little darker and eerier in tone than you expected them to be. So now you have no choice but to change your fixtures, but what kind of light do you need to fix the feel of the space?

Here are the three types of lighting that you’ll be looking for in interior spaces and the types of fixtures you can use to achieve the effect you’re looking for.

	Types of Light Fixtures
Ambient lighting: In terms of interior design, ambient light is meant to provide general dispersed lighting meant to reasonably light.	Flush: lights mounted flush or flat to the ceiling. They usually span from 12” to 24” in diameter, the size chosen should be proportionate to the room size. They’re good for bathrooms, closets, bedrooms, and hallways. They’re discreet and provide optimal light for rooms with ceilings under 8 ft. tall. Semi-Flush: lights that hand around 4” to 8” off the ceiling made 7” around 23” in diameter, the size should be chosen based on the size of the room. Look best in rooms with 8 ft. to 10 ft. ceilings. They have most of the pros of flush lights, but they look better in more communal areas like dining rooms and kitchens. They are also more fragile than flushed lights, the light bulbs are more exposed, which at least make them easier to change. Also, a semi flush lights also direct light upwards toward the ceiling, unlike flushed light that can only shine downward. Recessed: these lights are also called pot or canned lights. This type of light is mounted inside of the ceiling and a series of them is the best choice for ambient light for rooms with ceilings around 6 ft. high. They are very difficult to install and should probably be installed by a professional. Hanging: these lights depending on the style of fixture you choose Inverted, Pendant, or chandelier can have the similar effect as semi-flush lights & island lights, & larger track lights. Track/Rail: These lights are super adjustable. You can mount them on the ceiling or suspend them at your preferred height, they can be modified to handle individual pendant lights. If you get the rail style of track lights the lights will not only be able to swivel and redirect light, they will be able to slide up and down the bar. This style of light is for ultimate customization. Usually looks very sleek and modern.
Task lighting: Task lighting is exactly what it sounds like. Its light meant to specifically light spaces where active work is happening such as kitchens, desks, and other types of workspaces.	Recessed: these lights are also called pot or canned lights. This type of light is mounted inside of the ceiling and a series of them is the best choice for ambient light for rooms with ceilings around 6 ft. high. They are good for workspaces where the ceiling is within close proximity. Track/Rail: These lights are super adjustable. You can mount them on the ceiling or suspend them at your preferred height, they can be modified to hand individual pendant lights. If you get the rail style of track lights the lights will not only be able to swivel and redirect light they will be able to slide up and down the bar. This style of light is for ultimate customization. Usually looks very sleek and modern. Island Lighting: Island lighting is task lighting specifically for kitchen islands. The fixtures style is a mix between track lighting and hanging lights. Island lights would also be appropriate over other central workspaces like desks and shop tables. Hanging: these lights depending on the style of fixture you choose Inverted, Pendant, or chandelier can have the similar effect as semi-flush lights & island lights, & larger track lights.
Accent lighting: Accent lighting is meant to highlight the cool stuff and features you have in your house. Kind of like the lights you used in museums and galleries.	Track/Rail: These lights are super adjustable. You can mount them on the ceiling or suspend them at your preferred height, they can be modified to hand individual pendant lights. If you get the rail style of track lights the lights will not only be able to swivel and redirect light they will be able to slide up and down the bar. This style of light is for ultimate customization. Usually looks very sleek and modern. Recessed: these lights are also called pot or canned lights. This type of light is mounted inside of the ceiling and a series of them is the best choice for ambient light for rooms with ceilings around 6 ft. high. They are good for directing light toward specific spots, especially if you buy adjustable ones.

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