Cable track lighting is an interesting, modern lighting choice for a homeowner who is looking into renovating their home lighting system.
In cable track lighting, light fixtures hang from and move along a pair of low-voltage, uninsulated cables. It is possible to run a span of twenty feet with no vertical support, so cable track lighting offers the opportunity for a very clean design.
Ideal for rooms with vaulted or cathedral ceilings, the delicate cables can almost give the illusion that the light is just suspended in mid-air.
Since architecturally grand rooms that have vaulted ceilings tend to want to showcase that detail, the lack of clutter that cable track lighting results in only adds to the beauty of the room.
There are many reputable online retailers sell cable track lighting kits, hardware and fixtures.
Lighting FX
While they only have a small selection of cable heads that are more about function than form, Lighting FX is a good resource for both kits and individual pieces of hardware.
Plus, they have free shipping on orders over $100, which is great for someone renovating their home on a budget.
Form + Function
Specializing in contemporary lighting, Form + Function carries a wide selection of light fixtures, including heads, pendants and some functional art pieces.
Along with the standard hardware and lighting accessories, this site also offers customers free shipping on orders over $50.
Another nice thing about the Form + Function site is a blog with tips, product suggestions, environmental information and different vendors.
Lightology
A less user-friendly website than Lighting FX or Form + Function, Lightology has a nice selection of cable track lighting kits, hardware, fixtures and other accessories. There are not as many helpful articles or resources on this site, though.
This site is great for price comparisons with other vendors, but a homeowner who is new to cable track lighting might want to look elsewhere for more helpful information.
Lighting Kits
Cable track lighting kits are available, and contain everything a homeowner might want to start setting up their new lighting.
Unfortunately the selection of fixtures is limited with kits, so unless there is a specific head or pendant you want that happens to be available in a kit, you would have to purchase it separately.
Cable track lighting should be installed by a professional. Even though cable track lighting is sold in kits, it is not safe for an untrained person to deal with exposed wiring.
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