When it’s time to rejuvenate the interiors of your home, you can alter the entire ambiance by bringing in lighting which sets a new mood in your home. Illuminate your surroundings and add a modern flair to your interior lighting with Track Lighting fixtures.

Now let’s discuss, what is Track Lighting?

Initially used to direct light towards artwork in museums and art galleries, Track lights are paving a way for themselves in modern-day homes & taking the indoor lighting trend by storm. These directional light fixtures come with its advantage of being flexible, and it adjusts light as per your needs.

As the name suggests, a track light hangs into your ceiling and suspends lights from a series of directional lights it accommodates. You can direct light towards a desired piece of object or an architectural wonder by directing light at a specific angle. It works best when coupled with ambient lighting.

Before you flock to stores to induce the very modern aesthetics in your space, you need to keep the below tips in mind to choose track lighting that serves the purpose of illuminating your space.

Things to consider before buying Track Lighting

1. Track Type

The most basic type of Track Lighting system consists of Straight i.e., Standard Track Lighting and Monorail Track Lighting.

Single Track– It is the most basic& easiest type of lighting system that provides 120 Volts electricity to the lighting fixtures. It uses line voltage that supplies a standard amount of electricity a home’s electrical circuit can handle. Also known as a linear track, it accommodates linear strips of track that are 2ft, 4ft, 6ft, and 8ft long.

Installed via bolts or screws directly on the ceilings and walls, it comes with adjustable light heads and a canopy, that gives you the freedom to move them back and forth anywhere on the track. 

Monorail Track-A monorail system is operated with a small-built in transformer that converts the current down from 120 volts to 12 volts. Hence, it serves long and uses less energy. The energy-efficient system allows to use of as many fixtures and a variety of bulbs, we recommend using LED bulbs as they light up the ambiance more and stays on for a longer period. 

The monorail track lighting is inspired by contemporary style and highlights the decorative aspect. Hanged upon the ceiling, the track light pieces are flexible and are curved or rounded and comparatively cost more than a single track.

2. Layout

Now that you are clear between straight track and flexible track i.e., Monorail track. You need to find out which layout or component works best for your interior setting? After you decide on which type & design of track light works best for your interior lighting, you should focus on how to provide power to lights? Depending on the place where the electric power will be supplied, you may need a canopy if power is being supplied in the middle or an end connector with a power feeder.

3. Choose Light Fixture

There are mainly two types of light fixtures that are used in Track Lights.

1. Track Pendant-Track pendants hand down from a cord to illuminate the desired area with ambient light. Surrounded by a decorative shade, they also perfect to light up work surfaces, kitchen islands, and bar counters.
   
2. Track Heads- Track heads can resemble spotlights, as they are angled to highlight the particular areas in the interior. They are a perfect pick if you want to focus on the seating arrangement or a workstation. They are the best pick for smaller rooms.