Perfect Entertainment Center Lighting
Your entertainment center is commonly the centerpiece of a living room, bedroom or den space.
Your entertainment space is often filled with audio and video equipment, DVD's and everything else under the sun.
That's why the perfect lighting fixtures are needed to create the perfect entertainment center space.
Use this guide to lighting your entertainment center and your light will be bright enough when you're looking for the next movie or remote control, and dim enough whether the football game is playing or you're favorite soap opera is on.
Directional Lighting Track lights and other multiple sourced directional spotlights are the perfect way to get the most out of your entertainment center when you need the lights bright enough to start the show or turn on the video game.
Keep directional light fixtures at least 3-6 feet away from the entertainment center.
Try to keep lights angled at about 60 degrees from their source to prevent any glare from hitting any glass or the television.
A three point system should be used to direct light to each side of the entertainment center and one for the center.
Aim the center light more towards the floor to prevent any glare from hitting the television.
Dimmer Switches What's a good track lighting system without a dimmer switch? Any good movie buff knows when the lights turn down low, the picture is about to start.
Dimmer switches can easily and affordably be installed with an existing switch and light fixture.
You may need to install multiple gang switches for multiple track lights instead of the entire light being controlled by one switch.
This adds a little more control over your design so you can get the next movie out without disturbing the one that's playing.
Seating Areas Lighting sources for seating areas are especially important.
These lights should be dictated by your room layout.
A larger television needs more room between the furniture, while a smaller one does not.
Smaller spaces can benefit from an additional light attached to the existing track lighting layout, controlled on its own switch.
Larger areas will definitely need a separate source of light.
Flush ceiling lights work great for areas where seating is far and separate from the television.
Table lamps work especially well when seating areas have side tables.
Floor plugs should be placed into the design when seating areas are surrounded by walkways.
Remote Controls One of the easiest and coolest ways to get the most out of your entertainment centers lighting fixtures is by installing a remote control system.
These might be a few more bucks than a conventional switch, but are well worth the extra cost.
Even if you're prone to losing the remote control, you can still turn on the light switch from the source to find it.
Your entertainment space is often filled with audio and video equipment, DVD's and everything else under the sun.
That's why the perfect lighting fixtures are needed to create the perfect entertainment center space.
Use this guide to lighting your entertainment center and your light will be bright enough when you're looking for the next movie or remote control, and dim enough whether the football game is playing or you're favorite soap opera is on.
Directional Lighting Track lights and other multiple sourced directional spotlights are the perfect way to get the most out of your entertainment center when you need the lights bright enough to start the show or turn on the video game.
Keep directional light fixtures at least 3-6 feet away from the entertainment center.
Try to keep lights angled at about 60 degrees from their source to prevent any glare from hitting any glass or the television.
A three point system should be used to direct light to each side of the entertainment center and one for the center.
Aim the center light more towards the floor to prevent any glare from hitting the television.
Dimmer Switches What's a good track lighting system without a dimmer switch? Any good movie buff knows when the lights turn down low, the picture is about to start.
Dimmer switches can easily and affordably be installed with an existing switch and light fixture.
You may need to install multiple gang switches for multiple track lights instead of the entire light being controlled by one switch.
This adds a little more control over your design so you can get the next movie out without disturbing the one that's playing.
Seating Areas Lighting sources for seating areas are especially important.
These lights should be dictated by your room layout.
A larger television needs more room between the furniture, while a smaller one does not.
Smaller spaces can benefit from an additional light attached to the existing track lighting layout, controlled on its own switch.
Larger areas will definitely need a separate source of light.
Flush ceiling lights work great for areas where seating is far and separate from the television.
Table lamps work especially well when seating areas have side tables.
Floor plugs should be placed into the design when seating areas are surrounded by walkways.
Remote Controls One of the easiest and coolest ways to get the most out of your entertainment centers lighting fixtures is by installing a remote control system.
These might be a few more bucks than a conventional switch, but are well worth the extra cost.
Even if you're prone to losing the remote control, you can still turn on the light switch from the source to find it.
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