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Selecting Electrical Fixtures…Do You Know all the Options for Your Next Project?

Electrical Fixtures, have you ever stopped to think about how many different electrical fixtures are in every modern home today? I see so many people wait to start thinking about electrical fixtures until they are well into their construction project.

 

The problem with this approach is just like your door hardware and plumbing fixtures, all these items work together in color and finish and sometimes even style to create that special one of a kind look and feel for your home. Since our choices are no longer limited to brass, you will be amazed at the choice of materials and finishes available to you today!

 

Most General Contractors will create an allowance in their price for homeowner selection of electrical fixtures, so I always recommend to my clients that they begin the process of defining their electrical fixture needs and start shopping for the best ones at the best prices almost as soon as they begin their projects.

 

Let’s start by listing the different areas of the home and grouping some types of common fixtures used in those areas.

 

Home Exterior

• Soffit Pot Lights
• Wall Mount Fixtures
• Hanging Swag Lights
• Wall Mount Electrical Plug-ins
• Waterproof Exterior TV Ports
• Outdoor Speaker Systems
• Post Mounted Yard Lights
• Solar Yard Lights
• Deck Lighting
• Outdoor Ceiling Fans

 

Interior General

• Ceiling Pot Lights
• Ceiling Pendant Lights
• Ceiling Fans
• Indirect Light Ropes
• Glass Block Lighting
• Surface Mount Ceiling Light Fixtures
• Recessed & Flush Mount Fluorescent Fixtures
• Receptacles, Light Switches, Data Ports
• Interior Installed Speaker Systems
• Smart Home Wall Consoles
• Recessed Stairway Lighting
• Ceiling Fans
• Television & Data Ports
• Electric Fireplaces
• Home Theater Systems
• Home Security Systems

 

Kitchen

• Ceiling Pot Lights
• Ceiling Pendant Lights
• Lighted Hanging Pot Racks
• Home Data Centers
• Television & Data Ports

 

Garages

• Emergency Back-up Generators
• Garage Door Operators
• 240 Volt Power for Special Equipment

 

So you see when it comes to the choices that will need to be made for electrical fixtures in your project, there is a lot to think about and either you make the choices or someone else is going to make them for you.

 

I suggest you start by making a list of rooms in your new home or project and then note in each room the products from the list above you think might be included in each room so you can begin the process of selecting the perfect pieces for your project without being overwhelmed when searching online or walking through a store.

 

 

 

 

 

 

About the Author

My name is Jim Patrick and for the last 30 years I have been designing custom homes and working with my clients to select and provide the best and highest quality products for their new project. As a result I am considered an expert in the field of residential construction and I am now documenting those 30 years of knowledge collecting into a series of informative articles on every aspect of new home construction or remodeling. Please check out my web site www.homebuilding-questions.com  or  http://www.squidoo.com/home-building-questions-answered-here-   to find more in depth information. Please leave a comment or question as I am looking for great topics for future articles.

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