How High to Hang Pendant Lights Over a Kitchen Island
Hang pendant lights so the bottom sits 30 to 36 inches above a kitchen island, then size and space them to the counter. A...
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Lighting Guides
Practical lighting guides from the VidaLite team. How to choose color temperature, size recessed lighting, plan a track layout, and pick the right fixture for every room.
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What Separates a $40 Track Light From the Real Thing
A $40 track light and a real one both have heads on a rail. The difference is bulbs versus integrated LED, and paint versus...
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Interior Designers: Let's Talk Recessed Downlights
A cheap downlight and a spec-grade one look alike in the box. For designers speccing recessed lighting: where they differ and why your client...
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Modern Track Lighting: The Shura Series Buying Guide
How to choose modern track lighting with the Shura series: head counts, configurations, finishes, and color temperature, mapped to real rooms.
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How to Choose a Lighting Finish for Any Room Style
How to choose a lighting finish: match metal and matte options to your room, style, and hardware, with VidaLite's finish families mapped to real...
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Meet Shura: VidaLite's Flagship Lighting Series
Shura is VidaLite's flagship LED series: track lights with rotatable spotlights, cage pendants, and flush mounts for kitchens, galleries, retail, and hospitality.
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How to Choose Recessed Lighting
Downlights, can lights, and pot lights are one fixture. How to choose the trim, shape, size, color temperature, and a low-glare setup, plus how...
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Color Temperature Explained: 2700K vs 3000K vs 4000K
What color temperature means and how to choose between 2700K, 3000K, and 4000K for every room, plus when a 5CCT fixture is the smart...
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