Light fixture types

There are many different fixture types that you can use to deliver the general, task, or accent light you need.

To meet your lighting and décor needs, Forecast Lighting fixtures include Ceiling, Chandelier, Pendant, Wall, and Table Lamps.

The types of lighting fixtures include

• Ceiling
• Chandeliers
• Pendants
• Table Lamps
• Utility
• Wall

Ceiling

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Forecast Lighting ceiling fixtures are available in a wide range of styles in close to ceiling and flush mount designs. These fixtures are used for creating general lighting, and are recommended in foyers and hallways with lower ceilings.

Close to ceiling and flush mount fixtures are extremely practical in areas of high activity such as kitchens, baths, laundry rooms, playrooms and dens.

Other types of ceiling fixtures include chandeliers and recessed lighting fixtures.

Chandeliers

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Most often seen in dining areas, kitchens, hallways and entrances, chandeliers can also add light and drama to a bedroom or living room. Because they tend to dominate the open space, a chandelier’s style sets the tone for a room’s décor more than any other lighting fixture.

Most chandeliers are design to provide a general overall light, although some will use shades, glass, or reflectors to concentrate light directly on the surface below.

Forecast Lighting chandeliers are available in incandescent, halogen, and fluorescent light sources. Most of our chandeliers are part of complete lighting fixture families.

Hanging chandeliers at the proper hanging height

The most frequently asked question regarding chandeliers is “how high should they be hung in relationship to a kitchen or dining room table?”

The height of the main source of light should be 30″ – 36″ above the table, and there should be a minimum of 150 watts total in the chandelier.

Choosing the right size chandelier

The chandelier you select should have a diameter that’s in proportion to the size of your room and your furnishings. Here are recommended guides for the size of chandelier in relationship to the size of a kitchen or dining room.

Visit your local Forecast Lighting retailer to compare the different size chandeliers with your table measurements.

Adding lighting controls

Adding a dimmer allows you to vary the illumination to match your preferred atmosphere. For family gatherings, a bright light sets a cheerful tone. For formal dinners, a soft flattering light can be more desirable.

Pendants

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Pendants can provide both task and general lighting. Since they hang in the room, as opposed to in the ceiling or on the wall, they add a major style element to your decor.

Equipped with shades or globes to avoid glare, pendent light fixtures are a great choice for task lighting over kitchen islands, tables, counters, and other task areas.

When used over end or night tables, pendants free up the space occupied by table lamps. The use of a dimmer and other lighting controls give you the flexibility to vary the light output.

Forecast Lighting pendants are available in incandescent, halogen, fluorescent, and now LED light sources. Most of our chandeliers are part of complete lighting fixture families.

Table Lamps

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Forecast Lighting table lamps are available in Organic Modern and Transitional styles and are equally suited to use in the home and commercial environments.

Utility lighting

Simple, functional lighting with no specific design style is often referred to as Utility Lighting. These fixtures are driven by propose and the practicality of the lighting for daily activities. Examples of placement would include garage, laundry room, and closets. 

Wall lighting

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Forecast Lighting wall fixtures are available in a wide range of styles, for indoor and outdoor applications.

While they can contribute to a general lighting plan, wall fixtures usually serve as accent or task lighting. When used as an accent, wall fixtures work to create ambience and help support a personal style statement. As task lighting, wall fixtures provide supplemental light to areas that require stronger light such as when grooming at the bathroom vanity or meeting a guest at the front door.