Flexible Track Lights

How Flexible Track Lights Work

With track lighting, a series of light fixtures are installed on a track and then positioned to provide the exact aesthetics, mood and ambiance you desire. Flexible tracks can be installed along irregular ceilings or affixed to walls that curve and can be perfectly positioned for highlighting areas in and around your home.

Flexible track lighting comes in a wide range of options. Whether you are looking for accent lighting or task lighting, you'll find a selection of designs to meet any décor. Kits providing customizable lighting are available to fit your specific lighting needs.

These flexible track systems are available in sturdy, low-voltage choices ideal for heavy use locations such as foyers and entryways you want to keep lit. The one feature that makes this lighting solution stand out from the rest is the flexible track. It bends and holds the shape you create and allows you fashion a look unique to your home with style and functionality.

Today's flexible track lights run along a sleek-looking track that uses only one transformer that distributes low voltage current along the track. This is the reason they can be bent to curve and fit, because the individual fixtures don't need a built-in transformer. Most of these tracks can be purchased in lengths of 6 and 12 feet, and use a power feed from a transformer mounted on the ceiling or in the wall.

In The Kitchen

Lighting is an essential factor to consider as you remodel, renovate or build a new kitchen. The right lighting not only brings out the beauty of your room, but modern flexible track lights offer both improved function and good looks.

Task lighting and accent lighting in the kitchen provide focused levels of light. Flexible track lights can light particular work areas or specific objects. Task lighting can illuminate:

• Pantries
• Cabinets
• Kitchen islands
• Drawers
• Closets

The flexible tracks make it possible to brighten work areas, highlight artwork, and provide a pleasing non-glare lighting source.

Bathrooms

The versatility of track lighting makes it fashionable for every room, including the bath. These lights can offer low light while soaking in the tub, or offer additional light when applying your makeup. Accent lights can also highlight decorative touches that help to make your bathroom a soothing retreat.

Pedants

A host of decorating ideas are made possible with flexible track lights. Glass pendants suspended from a flexible track offers a graceful, attractive option for lighting your home. These track lights come in styles to compliment any décor.

• Traditional pendants
• Contemporary pendants
• Modern pendants

In general, track lights don't provide adequate general lighting, but decorative pendant lights do create reflective light providing a soft, uniform light, with less shadowing than typically generated with spot lights.

Light Placement

When installing track lighting on a wall, situate lights every two or three feet. This allows light to wash across the wall and focus on decorative artwork. To provide a grazing effect to show off texture, track lighting can be installed behind fascia. Flexible track lighting allows freedom to not only position but also aim lights exactly where you want so that even when you change things around you can adjust the lighting to accent the object you want.

Finding the Right Lighting System

If you are unsure of what will look best or want someone to talk to for ideas, you can make arrangements with a professional to come to your home for an in-home consultation. They can answer questions, provide ideas and order the lighting system of your choice.

If you decide on the do-it-yourself kit, choosing a flexible track will make your work easier. It is hand-bendable and allows you to create the shape you need right in the room where it will be installed. Flexible track light kits can be purchased your local Home Depot or Lowe's Home Improvement Store.