Capital Lighting candelabros e Lustres

Capital Lighting Chandeliers and Ceiling Fixtures

Lighting fixtures are an important part of every home and add more than just illumination to rooms and spaces. Available in an almost endless array of styles and finishes, lighting can reflect and shape the personality and view of the homeowner. Design and function are both important aspects to consider when choosing lighting that will be a good fit for your décor.

How do you pick the right size light fixture?

Making sure that you select the correct size of light for your space is important. The Capital Lighting chandelier should provide the brightness you need and the design you want without overwhelming the room with lighting. First, you should measure the length and width of the room in feet. If you add those two values together and then swap the measurement of feet for inches, you will have the ideal diameter of the chandelier or pendant for the space. For example:

• The length of your room is 10 feet, and the width of your room is 8 feet.
• Add 10 and eight together to get 18 feet.
• Change feet to inches to get a recommended diameter of 18 inches.

How do you determine how low fixtures should be installed?

• First, consider where the chandelier or pendant light will be placed. Is it an open area under where company will need to walk, or will the chandelier be hung over a piece of furniture, such as a table or countertop?
• If people will be walking under the lighting fixture, hang, store, or install it so that there are at least 7 feet from the floor to the bottom of the chandelier or pendant.
• In foyers or hallways, make sure that the bottom of the light is at least 6 inches higher than the tops of doors.
• Chandeliers or pendant lights placed over a tabletop may hang as low as 28 inches from the top of the table or as high as 36 inches.
• Pendant lights used over kitchen islands or bars should generally allow 66 to 72 inches from the bottom of the light to the floor.

Are most Capital Lighting fixtures compatible with dimmers?

Capital Lighting fixtures are compatible for use with dimmers. Be sure that the type of bulb you choose, such as LED, fluorescent, compact, or incandescent, is compatible with the shade dimmer.

Are pendants or chandeliers appropriate for showers or bathtubs?

Lighting a shower or bathtub appropriately is essential for promoting a pleasant and safe bathroom. For elegant chandeliers in the bathroom, choose Capital Lighting fixtures that have a "wet" rating, which means that they're built especially to protect the wiring from water.