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On Mar 8, 1:02 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
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On Mar 8, 12:09 pm, "JoeSpareBedroom" wrote:
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Does anyone have suggestions for specific rail or track systems/
fixtures for lighting a kitchen?

I am interested in replacing my current fluorescent fixture and
installing a curved rail/track system (mainly for esthetic reasons),
but I am concerned that it won't provide enough general light. I
have
seen some kitchens with track systems that look dark. It has been
suggested that I use wall washer fixtures and fixtures with a metal
interior to redirect light. The kitchen is 9-10 ft long and I do
not
need pendants.

Also, I thought that a fixture with transformer that could be
mounted
anywhere would be best because the hole for the wiring is off-center
in a concrete ceiling. That way, the track could be centered and
the
transformer could be placed slightly off to the side. I can't think
of any other type of fixture that would address that irregularity
with
the wiring and still be centered in the room.

Low voltage or line voltage? Halogen bulbs?

Any suggestions on brands, types of systems, heads are greatly
appreciated.
Thanks.

I haven't seen every track lighting installation on earth (yet), but
most
of
what I've seen leaves me unimpressed. The lighting is uneven, and
depending
on how they're located, people see the light bulbs, which at least to
me
is
a sin. I want to see light, not bulbs. I'd rather have light reflected
onto
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This is my concern as well. My problem is dealing with this off-
center wiring...not sure what other type of fixture I can use.
Perhaps there is a track head that covers the bulbs in some way?

Nobody here can tell you what options are available from all track light
manufacturers.

As far as the off-center problem, you could use surface mounted wire
channel
to bring power to the center of the ceiling, where you'd install a
surface
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Obviously I don't expect information on all options from all
manufacturers. That is what you ask expensive lighting designers that
I can't afford. Was simply wondering if anyone had suggestions about
products that had worked for them.

I had thought about the surface wiring, but that has esthetic issues.
If the fixture was large enough, though, it might hide it. I have
seen others do that with ceiling fans in the bedroom and it never
looks right.


I suppose you could sand off the glossy finish from the surface channel, and
give it a coat of flat spray paint. Less reflection, less visible, maybe.