The beauty of a pendant track lighting lighting system is that it's simple to mix and match accent and task lightin components. This means that any living or work area can be illuminated exactly as needed. The kitchen, above the breakfast bar, in the home office, it's all possible.
As with other home remodeling projects, planning is the most important step. Take a moment to survey the room. Does the room need task lighting above a desk or a food preparation area? Maybe a wall full of art work that needs accent lighting for special attention?
Another application is “wall glazing” in rooms with vaulted ceilings for a dramatic effect. This is especially appropriate in newer homes that are outfitted with trendy “great rooms”.
Gone are the days when light track geometry was boring and utilitarian. Some options available include:
Pendant lights are extremely versatile. They can hang at practically any desired height. The vertical cable can be designed to stand out or to be more subdued.
Choose the appropriate light shade for the situation. Colorful fabrics for a homey setting, light-diffusing crystal for a formal dining room, or stark metallic for a post-industrialist work area.
These bendable rails are great for creating custom lighting patterns. They work equally well for either task lighting or accent lighting.
These fixtures are configured with low-voltage bulbs so they are very energy efficient. They utilize a power transformer to step the residential supply voltage (120 volts) down to roughly 12 volts.
Yes, monorail lighting systems are stylin'! Some of the finish choices for the rail system are chrome, antique bronze, brushed nickel, and the always classy gold. Other than the rail itself, the choice of the fixture itself must be made.
The fixtures can be aimed at the desired angle, and the glass or metal fixture/shades come in a variety of different styles. These are available with descriptive names like Pod, Martini Glass, Spot, Pyramid, and the very cool Sportster.