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FOYERS, HALLS, AND STAIRWAYS
The foyer conveys the first impression of the interior of the home. It is often viewed from the exterior and makes a transition to the rest of the home.		General Lighting Size the decorative fixture to the space. Two story foyers will require a larger fixture. If the fixture can be viewed from above, make sure to select a foyer fixture which looks attractive from second story viewing. Stairways, and halls must have good general lighting for safety. Choose matching close to ceiling fixtures for hallways and smaller chainhung fixtures for stairways.
		Accent Lighting Use matching wall brackets or sconces that match the hanging foyer fixture. Always mount a sconce above eye level (approx. 66" from the center of the fixture to the floor) so lamp source is not visible.
		Make artwork come to life by illuminating with halogen light from track or adjustable recessed downlights.

LIVING AREA
Enhance room ambiance, dramatize wall textures, acesnt artwork or just provide general illumniation in the den, living room, family room, playroom, or bedrooms.		General Lighting Lighting for social gatherings needs to be 5 to 10 foot candles. Recesed lighting is one of the preferred ways to light a general area because the light source is concealed. Close to ceiling or decorative fluorescent fixtures can provide ample lighting.
		Accent Lighting Recessed or track fixtures help to make rooms come alive through accenting artwork, wall washing or grazing. Low voltage strip lighting such as Hide A Lite helps create drama in book cases.
		Task Lighting Visual tasks such as reading, playing games, or hobbies requires at least 20 foot candles. Recessed, track, or pendants can provide ample light for tasks.

DINING AREA
Lighting in the dining room focuses around the table.		General Lighting A chandelier or pendant can be a general lighting element, as well as the focal point of the home. Recessed wall washers can provide additional light while helping to create an illusion of a larger room space. A chandelier should be 6" to 12" smaller than the narrowest side of the table. The bottom of a pendant or chandelier should be approximately 30" above table.
		Accent Lighting The use of adjustable halogen recessed fixtures aimed on the table and chandelier helps to provide additional light on the table, and will also bring out the brilliance of the chandelier. Consider companion sconces or wall brackets on either side of a china cabinet or hutch. Hide-a-Lite mounted inside valences and cabinets adds drama.
		Task Lighting Consider a chandelier with an integral down light for additional light on the table.

BATH AND VANITY LIGHTING
The key lighting task in the bath area is at the mirror to provide shadow-free lighting on the face.		General Lighting Areas over 100 square feet require several recessed down lights or decorative surface mounted fixtures. Companion close to ceiling fixtures help to supplement bath wall brackets in larger bathrooms.
		Task Lighting One fixture mounted over the mirror is a good way of lighting the bathroom, but can cause shadows on the face. Addition of recessed down lights mounted 24" to 36" on centers between the face and the mirror is a better method for lighting the face and the head.
		Adding wall brackets to the side of the mirror is the best method to eliminate shadows on the face. Mirrors under 48" wide use vertically mounted wall brackets. If the fixture uses exposed lamps, do not use higher wattage than 40 watts. Fixtures with clear or well diffused glass use no more than 5 watts. Etched or white glass on a fixture should be used with no more than 100 watts. Color corrected fluorescent lamps should be used when fluorescent fixtures are desired. In the shower, use recessed shower lights or a ceiling mounted plastic unit. Don't forget the are over the commode, a recessed unit is always a welcome addition.

SCONCES AND WALL BRACKETS
For general lighting or accent lighting in halls, stairways, foyers, living and dining areas, wall sconces add that final touch.		General Lighting Mount wall sconces 66" from the center of the fixture to the floor. This reduces the "cave effect" in corridors often caused by recessed down lights. The Lightshoppe offers many styles which comply with the "Americans with Disabilities Act".
		Accent Lighting Compliment a chandelier with companion wall sconces and wall brackets.

KITCHEN
The kitchen is often the busiest room in the house. Not only is food prepared here, but many activities such as eating, entertaining, home work, reading, and just relaxing are performed.		General Lighting Light levels should be around 20 to 35 foot candles. Decorative fluorescent fixtures mounted in the center of a work space is a common choice. Kitchens less than 100 square feet require a two-lamp fluorescent, up to 250 square feet require a four lamp, and over 250 square feet will require supplemental lighting.
		Down lights mounted 18" off the edge of the cabinets and spaced 3' to 4' on centers is an excellent way to create additional general lighting.
		Accent Lighting The use of Hide A Lite in cabinets, valences, and toe spaces creates drama while creating light to safely navigate through the kitchen late in the evening.

		Task Lighting The use of Hide A Lite under the cabinets helps to reduce shadows on the counters, while adding critical light to the work space. Fluorescent undercabinet fixtures operate very cool, and are a cost efficient lighting source. In open areas over sinks use recessed downlights mounted directly over the sink.
		Mounting mini-pendants or Pendettes approximately 18" to 24" above the work surface is an ideal way to light up a breakfast bar or counter. For dinettes, a pendant on a dimmer, hanging 24" to 30" above a table, is ideal for task lighting. Size the fixture to roughly 12" less in deameter than the table. A glass or plastic pendant will provide ample "up-lighting" to wash the entire dinette area with light.

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