Lighting Categories

• Clearance Fixtures
  
• Track Lighting
  Track Lighting Systems
  
  Homenpatio.com offers low profile one-circuit and two-circuit track lighting systems. These lighting systems allow you to design individual lighting layouts and aim the light where it is needed. You can easily install each track head at any point along the track for great efficiency and flexibility.
  
  Two-Circuit Track Lighting Systems
  
  Two-circuit track lighting systems are ideal for single or double switching, allowing greater control of intermittent illumination. The two-circuit track lighting is well suited for commercial lighting, residential lighting and retail lighting applications.
• Bathroom Lighting, Bath Lighting
  Bathed in the Right Lighting
  
  Task Lighting - is one of the most important types of lighting for the bathroom, and should be addressed with a lighting scheme for the vanity.
  
  The best vanity lighting utilizes cross illumination, which provides shadow-free lighting. In other words, you need a lighting solution over the vanity, as well as on both sides of the vanity, which lights the face evenly, and achieves the "cross-illumination" effect.
  
  Ambient lighting - is typically provided by ceiling fixtures, and is especially important in the bath because of varied mixtures of materials and finishes, many of them shiny surfaces like wall tile, floor tile and chrome faucets.
  
  By introducing some lower-level ambient lighting into the bath it's less likely to cause glare by reflecting off of shiny surfaces, which creates a more pleasing and relaxing environment.
  
  You can achieve layered lighting with Chandelier lighting, Flush Mount lighting, Decorative Sconces and Bath Bars and Pendant Lighting.
• Ceiling Fans
  Beyond their obvious role in circulating air, ceiling fans are often added to a room for lighting and decorative reasons. From a functional standpoint ceiling fans come equipped with varying blade pitches. The higher the blade pitch, the more robust the motor needs to be in order to move the air and hence the more will be moved per rotation of the blades. Most reputable ceiling fans are available with a blade pitch of 14 degrees, and fans that are designed more for commercial application have a blade pitch of 16 degrees or higher. In the specifications of many ceiling fan manufacturers are guidelines to use in determining whether or not a ceiling fan size is appropriate for a particular size room. From a lighting standpoint many fans come already equipped with an integrated light kit and others give consumers the option of choosing a light kit to be added to a particular fan. When adding a light kit to a fan it is often necessary to add an additional electrical wire to enable the light to functional properly. Some fans with remote capabilities are able to enable both the light and fan to work without additional electrical work. Outdoor ceiling fans are wonderful additions from a decorative standpoint and as functional tools on verandas and patios. Homenpatio.com supplies indoor and outdoor ceiling fans from Craftmade, Minka Aire, and Modern Fan Company.
• Ceiling Lighting
  Ceiling light fixtures provide general room lighting. The flushmount and semi-flushmount type styles of ceiling lights are practical in busy areas such as foyers, hallways, bedrooms, bathrooms, laundry rooms, playrooms, dens and closets.
  
  More specialized and ornate ceiling light designs include chandelier lighting, mini-pendant lighting and ceiling fans with built-in light kits.
  
  Ceiling Light Fixture Quick Tips:
  
  Try these tips when shopping for a ceiling light fixture at Homenpatio.com: Utility and laundry areas are good spots for a large ceiling fixture with energy-efficient fluorescent tubes. Use accent wall or ceiling lights to round-out the room lighting. For closet areas, we suggest a recessed ceiling light or surface-mounted flushmount. For home offices, place a ceiling fixture behind a desk or work area to minimize troublesome reflections on computer screens. Use a ceiling light along with table lamps, floor lamps, ceiling lighting, wall lighting and home accents to create a total lighting look for your home.
• Chandeliers
  Meaning candle holder, the chandelier originates from the French word "chandelle," meaning a light fixture attached to the ceiling. Some of the earliest chandeliers were formed of two beams of wood in a cross shape, with a spike or pricket at each end to hold a candle. The function of a chandelier was to provide light in churches and abbeys, as well as palaces and castles in Europe. These chandeliers were ornate and very large. For a modest home, they had small wooden chandeliers.
  
  We've come a long way since wood and candles were the norm. At Homenpatio, we carry every kind of chandelier available in today's market from wrought iron chandeliers, brass chandeliers or brushed nickel chandeliers, metal chandeliers to carved wood chandeliers and crystal chandeliers too.
  
  Crystal chandeliers are created from cut glass that dangles from the arm of the chandelier, creating a shimmering lighting effect. Chandeliers come in many different sizes and designs to match your homes style. Consider hanging a crystal chandelier in the foyer of your home for dramatic lighting and an inviting space. For the best effect, remember to layer your lighting. In addition to your chandelier you can use recessed lighting, task lighting and accent lighting.
• Kitchen Island Lighting
  It has been said that the best lighting method could be called the power of three. "Using a minimum of three types of lighting - a central light fixture, recessed lighting, and under cabinet lighting- and put each on different switches or dimmers." Recessed lighting provides general lighting and accent lighting, a chandelier or pendants provide another layer of light as well as drama. A beautiful technique for lighting a kitchen island is adding LED strip lighting to accent the toe kick.
  
  A few of Homenpatio's favorite kitchen island lighting manufacturers are: Murray Feiss Lighting, Hinkley Lighting, Hudson Valley Lighting, Minka Lighting, Currey and Company Lighting, Norwell Lighting as well as many others.
• Pendant Lighting
  Pendant lights are becoming one of the most popular lighting options due to their versatility and contemporary aesthetic. Homenpatio.com features an extensive collection of pendant lighting fixtures to decorate any room with style and function. Pendant lights are the perfect addition to a table top, bathroom, over a dinning room table, or bar.
  
  Regarded as lighting fixtures that hang from the ceiling in a variety of configurations, some pendant lighting has glass directing downward, while other pendant lighting is designed to accommodate a glass or alabaster bowl. Pendant lighting is used in a variety of settings including, foyers, kitchen islands, powder bathrooms and as fixtures over dining areas.
  
  Most people consider pendant lighting in kitchen areas where a touch of color or decorative element is needed. Modern pendant lighting used in kitchens display color through hand blown Murano glass while other more traditional ones provide more functional lighting.
• Picture Lighting, Art Lighting
  Functional and practical, picture lights allow you to draw attention to your favorite pieces of art, photos, or architectural room details. Less involved than installing track lighting or recessed fixtures, picture lights are easy to install and can be quickly repositioned or moved as needed. You can also choose between plug-in or hard wire and battery powered models. Popular picture light styles at HomenPatio.com include House of Troy picture lights, contemporary picture lights and traditional picture lights. Picture lights are available in a wide range of finishes, from traditional bronze and gold to more contemporary pieces in brushed metal. Some quick tips about using picture lights: Avoid high wattage halogen bulbs (150 watts or higher) which could fade or discolor art work. Wall art should be lit three times higher than the background to make it "pop" from the wall. With a nine or ten foot ceiling, lights should be placed 24 to 30 inches from the wall. To accessorize your picture lighting, pair it with a new table lamps, floor lamps, or wall lighting.
• Wall Lighting, Wall Sconces
  Most of our lighting suppliers offer sconces that match and compliment their chandeliers, pendants or other lighting products. Sconces are often used as a means of adding a soft diffused light and sometimes still as the main source of lighting in a room. As decorative fixtures, many sconces make statements by adding color or design on an otherwise plain wall. At homeNpatio.com you’ll find a great selection of modern sconces, craftsman sconces, architectural sconces, wrought iron sconces and sconces of numerous other designs.
  
  Provide a little bedside light that's perfect for reading with our selection of stylish wall lamps. Our swing arm wall lamps are also great for the study or beside the living room couch. With so many options and low prices, you'll be glad you shopped our selection. A wide variety of shade colors and styles lets you find the right wall mounted lamp for your decor while an expert construction ensures years of use. For more wall lighting options, be sure to browse our wall fixtures and sconces. Decorate with style; order today.
• Floor Lamps
  A key in finding a floor lamp that will meet your needs is to first identify the amount of lighting that is required from the fixture. Whether the lamp will be mostly used as a decorative fixture or be more so used as a functional tool for reading should greatly influence your decision making process. Floor lamps containing a fabric shade require about 150 watts of incandescent lighting to be considered adequate for reading by most individuals. Be aware that the fabric shade and color will greatly influence how the light will be dispersed.
  
  Many individuals prefer to halogen lighting for reading purposes. Halogen lighting is about 50% brighter than incandescent and produces a whiter light that lends itself advantageous for task lighting. Halogen light bulbs are generally smaller and produce more heat than incandescent light bulbs, making them more adaptable to fixtures with small metallic heads such as pharmacy lamps. Homenpatio.com supplies a wide variety of floor lamps of numerous designs including tiffany style floor lamps, craftsman floor lamps, modern floor lamps, wrought iron floor lamps, reading floor lamps, and floor lamps of numerous other designs.
• Table Lamps
  Table lamps are wonderful accessory lighting fixtures. In addition to their functional purposes, many table lamps are used to accessorize a setting with various patterns and designs adding color and texture that would otherwise be missing. Ceramic table lamps are often painted and glazed with different images. Many table lamps are now constructed from resin castings that simulate various products such as metals, or wood of different finishes. Assessing your illumination needs prior to purchasing a table lamp will go a long way in assuring that the table lamp that you purchase will provide you with level of lighting that you desire.
  
  Homenpatio.com supplies table lamps for various functions including desk lamps, piano lamps, architectural lamps, reading lamps, and other forms of lamps requiring task lighting. Homenpatio.com also represents several lines of decorative lamps such as Murray Feiss, Kichler, Visual Comfort and Holtkotter.
• Exterior Lighting, Outdoor Lighting
  Outdoor lighting enhances the beauty of your property while providing safety and security. Outdoor lighting also allows you to take advantage of your outdoor spaces after dark and adds value to your home. It is important to note that many cities have implemented special building codes related to the type of lighting you are allowed to use outdoors. Check with your local building inspection office regarding this issue before installing outdoor lighting. A well-lighted front entrance enables you to greet guests and identify visitors. Wall lanterns on each side of the door will give your home a warm, welcoming look, while assuring the safety of those who enter. Under a porch or other overhang, you can use recessed, chain-hung or close-to-ceiling fixtures. A separate rear or side entrance can be lighted with a single wall lantern installed on the keyhole side of the door. Outside the garage, mount a lantern on each side or install a single fixture above to provide lighting for safety and security. Consider installing a motion sensor on these fixtures or a photocell that turns the lights on at dusk and off at dawn to save energy. For added security, illuminate any side of the house that would otherwise be in shadow. Spotlights installed on your eaves will accomplish this, or, for a more dramatic look, consider ground lights pointed up to graze your walls. To conserve energy, install a sensor that will switch on the light only at night or upon motion. If using uplighting, aim the fixtures so that the light is captured by your eaves to lessen light pollution.
• Landscape Lighting
  Landscape lighting enhances the beauty of your property while providing safety and security. Landscape lighting also allows you to take advantage of your outdoor spaces after dark and adds value to your home. Steps, paths, and driveways should be illuminated to make sure family members and guests are able to move about easily and safely after dark. You can install path lights or post lanterns or attach lights to the side of the house. Low-level path lights, which spread circular patterns of light, will brighten your walkway while highlighting nearby flower beds, shrubs and ground cover. Low-level path lights can also be used to define the boundaries of long driveways. Bollards, which stand 30 to 36 inches off the ground, also work well. Use shielded fixtures to avoid glare.
  
  Decks, porches, and patios can be converted into romantic evening retreats by concealing low-voltage mini-lights under steps, railing or benches. Another idea is to install a spotlight in the branches of a nearby tree.
  
  Pools and fountains illuminated with underwater lighting provide beauty and safety for evening entertaining or swimming. Low-voltage and LED lighting are popular sources for ambient pool lighting, or install fiber-optic lighting to create a starry background in your pool's floor and around its edges. Floating and solar-powered lights are also available. Be sure to check with your local building authorities for safety regulations before installing new lighting systems in existing pools.
• Furnishings & Accessories
  Our collection of designer home furnishings and accessories, including furniture, fountains, mirrors and mail boxes.