The easiest way to shop for lighting is to start with the room and the job the light has to do. Most rooms look their best with three layers: ambient light that fills the space, task light for cooking, reading or grooming, and accent light that picks out art, texture or architecture. Our collections are grouped the same way, so you can build each layer from one place.
Ceiling lights and chandeliers
Ceiling lights give a room its main, even light. Flush mounts suit ceilings under 8 feet, semi-flush fixtures work from 8 to 9 feet, and chandeliers need 9 feet or more so they hang at least 7 feet above the floor. For the diameter, add the room's length and width in feet – the total in inches is a good size.
Pendants for kitchens and dining rooms
Kitchen island pendants hang 30–36 inches above the countertop, spaced about 24–30 inches apart. Over a dining table, choose a fixture half to two-thirds the width of the table.
Wall sconces and bathroom vanity lights
Wall lights and sconces add layered light to hallways, bedrooms and living rooms. In the bathroom, vanity lights mounted above or beside the mirror light the face evenly without harsh shadows.
Recessed and architectural lighting
Recessed lights sit flush with the ceiling for a clean look. Space them about half the ceiling height apart – roughly 4 feet apart on an 8-foot ceiling.
Outdoor lighting
Outdoor fixtures must be damp- or wet-rated. Covered porches need at least a damp rating; anything open to the weather needs a wet rating. Browse outdoor wall lights for entryways and garages, and post lights for driveways and garden paths.
Commercial lighting
Restaurants, offices, hotels and retail spaces need fixtures rated for longer running hours. Our commercial lights come with full spec sheets, and we can quote volume orders from your drawings.
Color temperature
Choose 2700K for a warm light in bedrooms and living rooms, 3000K–3500K for kitchens and bathrooms, and 4000K or higher for offices, garages and workspaces.