This isn't entirely HT specific (though some of them will be in the HT) but I'm hoping some of the pro electricians/contractors/lighting guys etc that sometimes run through here might offer some pro advice on recommended companies. Knowledgeable "regular Joe's" advice is welcome too :T
I'm not a millionaire, so keep that in mind However I don't mind paying a litlle extra for above average quality. For example if a cheap to average fixture is $40-$60 but there's a company that makes notably higher quality fixtures for $60-$80 I am quite willing to spend the money where it counts. Just please no $600 per fixture companies :lol:
A little background info:
The family/HT room which will require the ability to dim. Also likely more specific "spot" lighting (thinking micro halogens of some sort) for reading over the main seating area that don't throw a lot of light around the room and especially on the screen.
The next area is the kitchen which currently has a hanging light over the table and one of those large flourescent boxes over the prep area and a plain incandescent bulb socket over the sink. No specific requirements other than good overall lighting. Not attached to any of the current fixture types.
For the outside front driveway and back patio I'd like to get some motion detector/photo-sensitive (turn on automatically when it get's dark) spotlights. The biggest problem I have with most of the units I have seen is that they look pretty "utilitarian". I'd love to find something with a little style to it.
FYI we tend to like more contemporary style if that's a factor.
Thanks :T
Edit:
Oh I should mention they need to be available in Canada as well
I'm not a millionaire, so keep that in mind However I don't mind paying a litlle extra for above average quality. For example if a cheap to average fixture is $40-$60 but there's a company that makes notably higher quality fixtures for $60-$80 I am quite willing to spend the money where it counts. Just please no $600 per fixture companies :lol:
A little background info:
The family/HT room which will require the ability to dim. Also likely more specific "spot" lighting (thinking micro halogens of some sort) for reading over the main seating area that don't throw a lot of light around the room and especially on the screen.
The next area is the kitchen which currently has a hanging light over the table and one of those large flourescent boxes over the prep area and a plain incandescent bulb socket over the sink. No specific requirements other than good overall lighting. Not attached to any of the current fixture types.
For the outside front driveway and back patio I'd like to get some motion detector/photo-sensitive (turn on automatically when it get's dark) spotlights. The biggest problem I have with most of the units I have seen is that they look pretty "utilitarian". I'd love to find something with a little style to it.
FYI we tend to like more contemporary style if that's a factor.
Thanks :T
Edit:
Oh I should mention they need to be available in Canada as well
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