Houston Home Maintenance Tips

Cable Lighting Systems for Your Houston Home

Cable lighting is a contemporary and understated way to light a space where no ceiling fixture is available. A cable system provides more options than a fixed-track system. In track systems, the fixtures are usually fixed in place and limit the areas you can light. With a cable system, however, you can move the lamps along the wire to where the light is required. With some fixtures, the angle of the lamp can easily be swiveled through 180 degrees, so you can provide uplight or angled downlight.

Cable lighting for Versatility

Most systems allow you the choice of low-voltage bulb strengths (50, 70 or 100 watts). For this reason, it is an ideal solution for rooms with high ceilings or where no recess space is available. 100-watt-low-voltage bulbs will provide general light rom ceilings as high as 12 feet. The best looking cable lighting systems are often semi-industrial and minimal. The aim here is to ensure the system “floats” in the space to provide a seemingly effortless light source.

Best Uses for Cable Lighting

Most systems can be stretched over a distance of 33-36 feet. For longer distances, you will need to provide additional support. The key is to make sure you have two points to which the cables can be securely fixed. The cable is typically used horizontally—fixed to opposite walls of a room. Cable lighting will:

• Provide discreet lighting for artwork, provide general working light and uplight where no recess is available

• Direct light onto tables or kitchen islands from within skylights

• Choose a system with clip-on lenses and louvers to prevent glare

• Opt for silver-backed bulbs to prevent a pink back-glow

Interested in a cable lighting system for your Houston home?

If you have rooms with no ceiling light fixtures, let John Moore Electricians bring modern light into your home. Cable lighting systems are beautiful and effortless and will drastically improve your home’s lighting design. Our electricians are licensed, specially trained and certified. And you’ll get a free consultation. Give us a call, or schedule service online to get started.