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 Installing a ceiling medallion above your chandelier, ceilin...

 Installing a ceiling medallion above your chandelier, ceiling fan, or lighting fixture is a great way to enhance the beauty of your ceiling and add value to your home. Ceiling medallions are offered in almost every size to meet your architectural and home design needs. Many come in a variety of finishes or white/primed to be left unfinished or painted to coordinate with the color theme of the room. Designed from polyurethane they are lightweight and can be easily installed on your ceiling with nails or adhesive.

 Basically, there are three types of lighting that work toget...

 Basically, there are three types of lighting that work together to illuminate your home.  General (or Ambient), Accent, and Task (or Function).  A good lighting plan combines all three types to light an area according to function and style.

General lighting provides an area with overall illumination.  It enables you to move about easily and safely, defines a space and customarily provides a comfortable visual environment.  It is fundamental to your lighting plan.  General lighting can be accomplished with pendants, chandeliers,ceiling or wall mounted fixtures, recessed or track lights and with lanterns outside your home.

Accent lighting directs additional light to a specific area, adding drama and creating visual interest.  It will focus attention on art, prized possessions and architectural features.  Wall washing and grazing are two popular techniques typically used to draw your eyes to the perimeter of the room and create space and texture.  However, be selective, if you light everything, nothing will stand out.  Accent lighting is usually achieved by track, recessed or wall-mounted fixtures.

Task lighting is light to work by, it illuminates areas where work is performed.  The type, angle and amount of light should be determined based on the work being done.  Task lighting should be bright enough to prevent eye strain and should be free of glare and shadows.  It can be provided by recessed and track lighting, pendant lighting, portable lamps and under cabinet lights.

 A chandelier should be approximately half the width of your...

 A chandelier should be approximately half the width of your dining table and approximately 30 inches above the tabletop. Ceilings higher than 8 feet, raise the height of the fixture about 3 inches for every additional foot in height.   Please Note: If a chandelier is heavier than 50 pounds, it will have to be mounted more securely to the ceiling or wall. Make sure there is enough support.

 If a fixture is listed as "Damp" it means it has been tested...

 If a fixture is listed as "Damp" it means it has been tested to withstand light moisture or raised humidity such as condensation or a light mist but are not supposed to get wet. When a fixture is listed as "Wet", it means that it can withstand heavier weather such as snow and/or rain, having been subjected to a 'rain test'.

For safety, the blades should be at least 7 feet above the floor.  To ensure air circulation, a ceiling fan should hang 8 or 9 feet above the floor. A longer down rod may be necessary to achieve this height.

For safety, the blades should be at least 7 feet above the floor.  To ensure air circulation, a ceiling fan should hang 8 or 9 feet above the floor. A longer down rod may be necessary to achieve this height.

 For an approximately diameter, add the length and width of t...

 For an approximately diameter, add the length and width of the room. Example: for a 10' x 12' room, you would add 10 + 12 = 22 for a diameter of 22".

 Install sconces approximately 60 inches from the floor and 8...

 Install sconces approximately 60 inches from the floor and 8 to 10 feet apart.

 Multiply the square footage of the room by 1.5 to determine...

 Multiply the square footage of the room by 1.5 to determine the approximately wattage necessary. Example: for a 10' x 12' room, you would multiply 10' x 12' = 120 sq. ft. x 1.5 = 180 watts approximately

 Multiply the square footage of the island by 2.5 to determin...

 Multiply the square footage of the island by 2.5 to determine the approximately wattage necessary. Example: for a 4' x 6' island, you would multiply 4' x 6' = 24 sq. ft. x 2.5 = 60 watts approximately

 Install swing arm lamps so the bottom of the shade is at eye...

 Install swing arm lamps so the bottom of the shade is at eye level.

 Dimmers are a good way to add interest to a room. They allow...

 Dimmers are a good way to add interest to a room. They allow a room to have several different moods, from bright and lively to soft and intimate. As added benefits, dimmers significantly extend the life of incandescent light bulbs and light bulbs use less energy when dimmed.

 IC fixtures can be directly buried in insulation and in dire...

 IC fixtures can be directly buried in insulation and in direct contact with combustible building materials such as wood joists and flooring.
Non-IC must maintain at least 3" from insulation on all sides and none on top so as to entrap heat, with a minimum of 1/2" from combustible materials.

 Line voltage in the United States is 120 volts. It is the v...

 Line voltage in the United States is 120 volts. It is the voltage that is supplied to your home. Low voltage is less than the supplied voltage.
Getting low voltage to lighting requires that the 120 volts of supplied electricity passes through a transformer to reduce it.

 For maximum efficiency choose a fan to fit the size of your...

 For maximum efficiency choose a fan to fit the size of your room. For a small area, like a bathroom, choose a 29 to 42 inch blade span fan. For larger rooms choose fans 50 inches to 54 inches in total blade span. Generally, a 52 inch fan will cool most rooms efficiently. A fan should be comparable scale to the size of the room. For instance, very large rooms can use either multiple 50-54 inch fans, or one very large fan made for large areas.

 A fan made specifically for outdoors should always be used....

 A fan made specifically for outdoors should always be used. Outdoor ceiling fans have sealed motors to protect it from moisture and dirt, the blades are made of special all-weather material to prevent cracking and warping, and the fan will be labeled for Damp Location. Any added light kits must also be specifically for Damp Location use. If the fan will hang in a location where it might get wet, it must be a fan labeled Wet Location, and it pairs with a light kit specifically for Wet Location use.