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Basement lighting will depend greatly on what your plans are for the basement. If you are developing another room in the house for entertaining, a play room a bedroom, there are thousands of lighting options to choose from. Following are a few of generalized suggestions for creating the perfect lighting in your basement. Lighting is an art form with all sizes, shapes and colors to choose from. Pricing is given as an average for 2009.
Ceiling Lights
Pendent lightsThis category of lighting includes ceiling fans with lights and pendent lighting. Ceiling fans with one to four lights range in pricing on average: $130 to $700 depending on the manufacturer and the shop. Pendent lighting can be set up individually or on a runner with three or more over a specific area. The price range for these range from $130 to $1,500.
The best places to hang your pendent lights are over counters, for instance the bar area. These should be placed a few feet away from the wall. You may opt to hang one or two over a pool or other gaming table.
Ceiling fans with the lights generally do better in the center of the room if it is a small area. If you have a very large basement you could place on at each end.
Floor & Table Lighting
Floor LampFloor and table lamps work for corners or group seating areas, especially where a television or movie screen is set up. Floor and table lamps may cost anywhere from $12 to $2,000 (imported designer floor lamps).
Wall Sconces
Mini Wall SconceThere are a wide variety of wall sconces made from different metals like copper and brass. These may hold one or two lights. Pricing for 2009 ranges from $50 to $1,000. Wall sconces are great for dramatic effect. Depending on the size of the room, you could place them around pictures or wall hangings to add an artistic touch.
Recessed Lighting
Recessed LightingRecessed lighting is the inset of tubes into your ceiling with a light fixture in the middle. The choices for the lights include bright luminescent bulbs, iridescent and soft lighting. Pricing may run from $50 to $2,000 depending on the variations you choose for recessed lights. Recessed lighting works best over gaming areas or just scattered through out the room for effect. Where you choose to place these will greatly depend on the size of the room and how many you wish to use.
Track Lighting
Track LightingTrack lighting is generally a favorite for over a seating area near the wall, over a bar area or on the ceiling a few feet from the wall with the lights facing towards the wall. Track lighting prices can average $200 to $1000.
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