If you have a dark closet that you need access to, but either cannot afford to, or do not want to call a contractor out to run new electrical wiring, you may think that you do not have many options. However, there are quite a few different styles of lights that are perfect for use in your closet, and do not require an electrical contractor to come out. Your choices come down to two main styles of closet light. Bar lamps, or circular lamps. Your final decision on which type to purchase comes down to your current situation, and how you intend to install the light.
When you do not want to have an electrical contractor install the new lighting, what options do you have? You can purchase battery operated closet lights that incredibly efficient, even though they are running off battery power. Newer technology in different types of bulbs has made it possible to light your entire closet, while running on a few batteries, and not have to worry about the lights going dim after a few minutes of use. Because they are battery powered, you are also able to position the lamp wherever you need light.
Before you buy a new lamp though, you need to think about which style is perfect in certain types of closets. If you have a walk-in closet, for instance, that has clothes surrounding every wall but the doorway, you may find it difficult to see on the floor level. You can purchase a circular, touch style battery operated closet lamp that can be placed on the inside of your closet door. When you open the door, even if your hands are full, you can give the light a small tap with your foot, and gain access to the darker areas of your closet. It may not be a fully-automatic closet light, but it is close enough to satisfy most homeowners.
However, if you have ceiling room available, and the light projected from your bedroom area is not enough to illuminate your closet, then you may want to install bar lights, with LED bulbs. Bar closet lights can be placed on the ceiling, the back wall of your closet, above your door, or even horizontally underneath your clothes, to help you see the floor. The LED bulbs in these types of lights are much brighter than the incandescent or fluorescent bulbs you will find in circular tap lights.
Fri, Jul 30, 2010
Indoor Lighting