Track Lighting

Add highlights and accent lighting to any room

Track lighting makes it easy to highlight your favorite painting, provide greater visibility in the kitchen or add depth and dimension to any room. It’s an ideal choice when you don’t have the space for another decorative fixture or you simply want to provide light from a different angle. Track lighting provides a great deal of flexibility and is easy to install. Kits provide all of the parts and pieces you need for installation, though you can also choose to purchase lights, mounts and power sources separately. Prior to jumping into the task of putting in track lighting, consider these questions:

* What purpose will the track lighting serve?
* Where will you install the lights?
* Will you power the track with a junction box or standard outlet?
* Would you prefer line-voltage or low-voltage tracks?
* What parts and accessories will you need for successful installation?

The primary decisions you’ll need to make when installing track lighting are what it will be used for and where it will be installed. General use, accent lighting, wall washing and task lighting all require different placements. Each technique is appropriate for nearly any room, so once you select an area, the most important decision will be where you place the lights. Several components are necessary to make track lighting operate properly, including a track, connectors and a power source. You’ll also want to be aware that there are different track standards and, once one is chosen, you’ll need to purchase fixtures and accessories that fit that particular standard

Don’t Forget

Light bulbs are a necessity in many different fixtures, so make sure you have replacements on hand.

Connectors provide you with a variety of placement options for greater versatility.