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Lighting Fixture Guide — Indoor and Outdoor Light Fixtures

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To a lighting professional, a lighting fixture is known as a luminaire, which is defined as the device that holds the bulb, or light source, in place. While the importance of lighting is well recognized, few people know how to design and use lighting creatively. Good lighting can enhance a room's decor, create a soothing and relaxing atmosphere, or cause a room to sparkle with interest. Outdoors, well-placed lighting fixtures near entrances and in the landscape can enhance the safety and beauty of your outdoor living areas.

Indoor lighting fixtures can be ceiling or wall mounted, or they can be portable lamps. Ceiling light fixtures include chandeliers, pendants, and ceiling fans with lights, as well as flush-mounted, recessed, and track lighting fixtures. Wall fixtures include sconces and swing arm lights as well as bathroom lighting and cabinet lighting. Portable lighting is available in a wide range of traditional and contemporary floor lamp and table lamp styles. Furthermore, lighting designers have produced a virtually limitless array of desk lamps, accent lamps, and task lighting products to suit the taste of every interior decorator.

Outdoor lighting includes post-mounted and wall-mounted light fixtures as well as landscape lighting. Exterior lighting requires its own electrical service infrastructure, and for safety reasons, especially, it is important to have the lighting installed by a qualified electrician.

The photo at upper right illustrates the use of several lighting fixtures in a kitchen, including recessed ceiling fixtures for general illumination, pendant fixtures to light the kitchen island, and task lighting over the cooktop area. The picture at upper left shows a dining room chandelier, while the photo to the right shows a black, wrought iron lighting fixture in a Laguna Beach courtyard.

In these days of rising energy costs, it is increasingly important to use energy-efficient lighting products. In many U.S. homes, lighting accounts for about 20 percent of the electric bill. Home owners can save money and help protect the environment by installing ENERGY STAR qualified lighting fixtures and replacing the light bulbs in their existing fixtures. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) features an online overview of lamp choices as well as practical tips for reducing lighting energy costs. In addition, the U.S. Department of Energy has published this informative article about efficient LED lighting technology. Visit these pages if you plan to purchase lighting for your home or business.

On LightingFixtures.us, we offer convenient access to lighting dealers and lighting fixture manufacturers as well as information about lighting styles, methods, and technologies. We also feature a professional lighting contractor matching service, where you can get connected to a local pre-screened lighting designer or installer.

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Bellacor.com

This online lighting fixture supplier features free shipping on many orders.
www.Bellacor.com
Lighting Showplace

Choose from a broad selection of chandeliers, ceiling lights and fans, wall sconces, hanging lights and pendants, and bathroom lighting.
www.LightingShowplace.com

Lighting Designers And Installers

Find Lighting Professionals

Get matched to prescreened, customer-rated lighting planners and designers in your area.
www.ServiceMagic.com

Lighting Manufacturers

Lightolier

"Lighting that makes a difference." This well-known lighting supplier offers track lighting, recessed lighting, and commercial lighting fixtures.
www.Lightolier.com
Cooper Lighting

"The source for bright ideas." Manufacturer of fine lighting fixtures and accessories.
www.CooperLighting.com
Juno Lighting

Designs and manufactures architectural grade light fixtures and products.
www.JunoLightingGroup.com
GE Lighting

Offers residential and commercial lighting solutions, including energy efficient light bulbs.
www.GElighting.com/na/
GE - Lighting Design Center

Lighting Wizards are tools to help you transform your home with light.
www.GElighting.com/na/home_lighting/design_with_light/
Progress Lighting

Major residential and commercial lighting fixtures manufacturer.
www.ProgressLighting.com
Philips

Features several brands of commercial and industrial lighting fixtures.
www.PhilipsNA.com
Carolina Lanterns

Features decorative gas and electric lanterns. Available as wall mount, post mount, or hanging light fixtures, these copper lanterns are built to order for indoor or outdoor use.
www.CarolinaLanterns.com
Conant Custom Brass

This Vermont firm offers a selection of heirloom-quality lighting fixtures for indoor and outdoor use.
www.ConantCustomBrass.com

Lamps and Lighting Wholesaler

Maxim Lighting

This lighting wholesaler offers ceiling fixtures, hanging fixtures, sconces, bath lighting, outdoor lighting, floor and table lamps, and accessories.
www.MaximLighting.com

Lighting Resources

Home Lighting & Accessories

Decorative lighting industry trade magazine and showcase.
www.HomeLighting.com
Architectural Lighting

Residential and commercial lighting resources and industry links.
www.ArchLighting.com
Lighting Resource

Online reference library for the lighting industry.
www.LightingResource.com
American Lighting Association

This trade association represents the lighting industry. Members include lighting and ceiling fan manufacturers, retail lighting showrooms, lighting fixture sales reps and residential lighting designers.
www.AmericanLightingAssoc.com
LightFair International

Architectural and commercial lighting trade fair and conference.
www.LightFair.com