Lighting Tips from Keller Lighting

Choosing a chandelier for the foyer?: Simply add the room dimensions together to achieve the proper diameter for the fixture. For example, if your foyer is 10' x 12', the chandelier should have a 22'' diameter. This simple equation will work for any room.
Use a dimmer switch: A dimmer switch can be used on a chandelier, pendants or even bath lights. Brighter lighting works well for parties, while dimmer light creates a quieter, more intimate feel (extends the life of incandescent bulbs, too).
Does your home feel like an operating room or a cave?: Figure the right ratio between room size and wattage by multiplying the room's square footage by 1.5. A 12' x 16' room would need 288 watts (12 x 16=192, then multiply 192 x 1.5 = 288).
Feel like an insect sometimes?: Humans are phototropic, which means we're drawn to light. Lighting that gives the look and feel of warm candlelight is especially effective at creating a comfortable, intimate environment.
Optimal bathroom lighting:: Choose a fixture that uses incandescent bulbs behind diffusers. Position scones on both sides of the mirror, at least 28" apart. A fixture at least 24" wide can be added above the mirror to fully surround your face with light.
Pendants create pools of light...perfect for task lighting.: To calculate the amount of light needed for a given space, multiply the dimension of the space, then multiply the resulting square footage by 2.5 to get the number of watts required.; For example, an 8' x 4' kitchen counter has 32 square feet of space. So 32 x 2.5 = 80 watts. Two 40 watt pendants would do the job.
The proper height for wall scones:: Wall sconces should be 60 inches from the floor. To illuminate an entire hallway, they should be placed 8 to 10 feet apart.
Line voltage vs. low voltage: Line voltage is wired directly to your home's 120 volt electrical system. Low voltage requires a transformer to convert regular household current from 120 volt to 112 volt.
Stay cool...: Ceiling fans are designed to gently circulate the air in a room, creating a "wind chill" effect. In the summer, your fan will move the air around the room, creating a light breeze. This will make you feel 5 to 10 degrees cooler and save on energy costs.; Keller offers a wide variety of quality Regency ceiling fans and lights in traditional, transitional, and contemporary designs.