One of the most effective and affordable ways to enhance the look and livability of any home is to install new light fixtures. A gleaming new fixture can liven an otherwise drab room. Plus, upgrading lighting is relatively fast and easy to do, requires few tools and creates much less mess than most other room-improvement projects.

Under Cabinet Lighting

If you're tired of standing in shadows while working at the kitchen counter, consider installing under-cabinet task lighting. These thin, narrow fixtures fit into the recessed space beneath the upper wall cabinets. 

The most popular under-cabinet fixture is the plug-in fluorescent type, which is affordable and easy to install. But for better, brighter light and more flexibility, I recommend a low-voltage halogen system. It consists of a metal track, plug-in transformer and individual light fixtures that can be installed anywhere along the length.

Vanity Lighting

Finding the perfect vanity lights for a bathroom can be tricky, since they’re equal parts design and task lighting. The right lighting also helps people with delicate bathroom tasks like putting on makeup and shaving your face.

Chandelier Lighting

When it comes to lighting, chandeliers can add elegance and class to any space. They’re not just for formal sitting or dining rooms anymore. Installing a chandelier in your home is an easy, inexpensive way to bring a feeling of elegance and sophistication into your living area.

Sconce Lighting

Elegant wall-mounted sconces are often found in dining rooms where they provide accent lighting, which complements the main chandelier. Sconces also make great reading lights, and are frequently installed in bedrooms right beside the headboard of your bed.

Recessed Lighting

The beauty of a recessed "can" light fixture is that it provides plenty of illumination while being completely unobtrusive. The typical recessed fixture fits flush against the ceiling for a clean, contemporary look. 

It's ideal for small spaces, such as hallways and foyers, but also works well in larger areas, such as family rooms and dens where several fixtures are wired together in series. Replacing an existing ceiling-mounted light with an "old work" recessed fixture is simple because the recessed light comes pre-wired with its own electrical box.

Motion-Sensor Lighting

A floodlight mounted to a garage or gable-end of a house is great for illuminating large areas of the driveway or yard, but it doesn't provide much security if the light doesn't come on when someone approaches. One of the quickest, most affordable ways to increase your home's security is to replace a standard switch-operated floodlight with a motion-sensor floodlight, which comes on automatically whenever someone walks or drives up to your house.

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