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What size and type of track lighting is right for me?
Unlike fixed ceiling lights, track lighting uses a rail with movable track heads. The benefits of canopy lights are that they can be mounted in any direction and position, such as for illuminating a gallery wall, offering task lighting over a kitchen island, or general-purpose lighting.
Standard track lights, with a straight rail and movable track heads, are great for square or rectangle spaces and can focus attention on objects, such as artwork or a gallery wall. If you want to brighten a kitchen or desk area with canopy lights but want to avoid moving light sources, consider installing a fixed track light. While its rails can be straight or curved, the track heads are fixed, making them ideal for this purpose. For added flair, suspended track lights offer the much-needed element to accentuate your home decor. This type of fixture is suspended from the ceiling with pipes and is perfect for lighting up objects below it, like a kitchen island or workspace.
Consider monorail or swing arm track lighting for spaces or situations that demand more versatility and flexibility. The rails in these types are adjustable and bendable along with movable track heads, thus making them ideal for shedding light in tight spaces where they can't be reached using standard lighting.
What do I need to install track lighting in my home?
Before investing in track lighting, consider what railing and connector types you need. Railings come in straight shapes; some are curvy or bendable. Track heads can be connected to these railings using the J, H, or L types of connections. Depending on the kind of track heads you use, the most common lighting options are LED, incandescent, halogen or fluorescent. Also, it's possible to wire up a set of track lights independently from each other, thus allowing greater functionality and cost savings.
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