Lighting has far more impact on the design and mood of your home than you might think. The correct lights can make your home bright and cheery or subtle and romantic. The right lights can inspire you to finish a task that you have been putting off, or it can help you relax in your favorite chair. The right light fixtures can help your home reach its full aesthetic potential. To ensure you get the right lights for your Chicago home, you have to understand a few of the basics.
Ceiling Mounted
Ceiling fixtures are ideal for use in an entry hall or foyer, bedrooms, stairways and more. If the ceilings in your home are quite low, flush mount fixtures are preferred. If your ceilings are higher, a drop light can be used effectively. Ceiling mounted lights are a perfect substitute for recessed lighting in a hallway. To ensure there is enough illumination, fixtures in a hallway should be placed every eight feet or so.
Chandeliers
A chandelier is a perfect choice for a dining room. Chandeliers add a definite touch of class, and they cast more than enough light for dining and entertaining. Many homeowners also use chandeliers in bedrooms, hallways, and family or great rooms. Chandeliers are available in many styles to complement just about any décor or decorative theme. By adding a dimmer switch, the intensity of the light can be altered to dramatic effect.
Pendant Lighting
Pendant lights are ideal for both task lighting and general lighting purposes. These lamps are suspended from the ceiling over dining tables, kitchen islands, games room tables and other similar areas.
Track Lighting
If you are a collector, then track lighting is ideal. Track lighting allows you to highlight a piece of art, a collection, or a specific architectural detail in any room. Track lighting is also used to provide illumination for an entire area.
The correct lights can make a world of difference in your home. To discuss lighting, and how to best use it, visit Fox Lighting Galleries in Chicago. To shop online, visit website
