{"id":6482,"date":"2013-04-02T21:14:14","date_gmt":"2013-04-02T21:14:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.homethangs.com\/blog\/?p=6482"},"modified":"2013-04-03T21:19:08","modified_gmt":"2013-04-03T21:19:08","slug":"7-indoor-lighting-options","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/7-indoor-lighting-options\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Indoor Lighting Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Your home is your own little piece of paradise &#8211; your place away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.\u00a0 So if you wish to create a little more\u00a0ambiance\u00a0in your home or if you are simply looking for new lighting options that are not only easy to install but also affordable, consider these 7 indoor lighting options:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homethangs.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/7-indoor-lighting-options\/tracklighting\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6490\" style=\"font-weight: normal;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Picture of track lighting\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6490\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/homethang.com\/blogimages\/\/2013\/03\/tracklighting-150x150.jpg\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px;\" width=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/tracklighting-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/tracklighting-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/tracklighting-440x440.jpg 440w, https:\/\/homethangs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/03\/tracklighting.jpg 499w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a><\/strong>Track Lighting<\/strong>:\u00a0 Track lighting is a great choice for those who don\u2019t have much natural light in a room from skylights or windows or for areas that are harder to illuminate like lofts and basements.\u00a0 Track lights come in an array of styles and colors so choosing the best one for your needs and d\u00e9cor should be easy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Wall Sconces<\/strong>:\u00a0 While track lighting illuminates an entire room, wall sconces are used more as an accessory.\u00a0 They don&#8217;t bring a lot of light into a room and are used more for &#8220;mood lighting&#8221; than actual illumination.\u00a0 Wall sconces are very popular for smaller areas such as hallways and bathrooms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Drop Lighting<\/strong>: Drop lights are very similar to track lighting in that they are installed from the ceiling.\u00a0 However, unlike track lighting, drop lighting has\u00a0<strong style=\"color: #0000ee;\"><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homethangs.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/7-indoor-lighting-options\/drop-lights\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6492\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Picture of drop lights\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6492 alignright\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/homethang.com\/blogimages\/\/2013\/03\/drop-lights-150x150.jpg\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px;\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/span><\/strong>no &#8220;tracks.&#8221;\u00a0 These lights hang from the ceiling but in a much classier way than spotlights. Drop lights are available in many styles and finishes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Chandeliers<\/strong>:\u00a0 These lights have come a long way since the candle-lit ones of Colonial days.\u00a0 Modern or artistic designs abound, as do the ever-popular traditional designs.\u00a0 Con<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.homethangs.com\/blog\/2013\/04\/7-indoor-lighting-options\/chandeliers-3\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-6494\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Picture of chandelier\" class=\"size-thumbnail wp-image-6494 alignleft\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/homethang.com\/blogimages\/\/2013\/03\/chandeliers-150x150.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px; border: 1px solid black;\" width=\"150\"\/><\/a><\/strong>sider purchasing a chandelier with a dimming option. This allows you to adjust the amount of light in the room so you can set the proper mood while cooking in the kitchen or eating in the dining room.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Arc and Floor Lamps<\/strong>:\u00a0 Arc lamps are popular for those<br \/>\nwho want the function of a &#8220;floor&#8221; lamp, but need the lamp to fit into tight spaces or a smaller room like a reading room.\u00a0 Arc lamps can be designed out of many materials such as wood, glass, PVC plastic, and iron.\u00a0 Wood costs much less than glass or iron.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Recessed Lighting<\/strong>:\u00a0 Most new homes are constructed with recessed lighting in place.\u00a0 This type of lighting is created by cutting holes into the ceiling and inserting a canister light.\u00a0 These canisters, like most of the options above, come in a variety of sizes, styles, and shapes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Under-the-<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Picture of recessed light\" class=\"alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-6493\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/homethang.com\/blogimages\/\/2013\/03\/recessed-lighting-150x150.jpg\" style=\"font-weight: normal; border: 1px solid black; margin-left: 20px; margin-right: 20px;\" width=\"150\"\/>Cabinet Lighting<\/strong>:\u00a0 This option is less about lighting an entire room and more about lighting a specific area or an area where regular lighting such as track lighting or<\/li>\n<li>recessed lighting is blocked because of the cabinets.\u00a0 Under-the-cabinet lighting is a superb option for those who want more light at the kitchen sink and or over the\u00a0counter tops.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><\/div>\n<p>Of course there are many other options besides these indoor lighting ideas, but these are definitely some of the most popular choices for home use.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><em>About the author:<br \/>\n<\/em><em>David Larkin is CEO\/President of DAL Builders in Chicago, IL.\u00a0 DAL Builders is a general contractor and <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.dalbuilders.net\/services\/home-remodeling\" target=\"_blank\"><em>home remodeling Chicago<\/em><\/a><em> company, serving residential and commercial property owners since 1994.\u00a0 Connect with DAL Builders on <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pages\/DAL-Builders-Inc\/137184959660664\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Facebook<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your home is your own little piece of paradise &#8211; your place away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.\u00a0 So if you wish to create a little more\u00a0ambiance\u00a0in your home or if you are simply looking for new lighting options that are not only easy to install but also affordable, consider these 7 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