FAQs

Lighting Reimagined offers many dimmable fixtures. To determine whether your chosen fixture is dimmable, refer to the “Description” and “Specifications” tabs on the product’s page, or reach out to us at customercare@lightingreimagined.com.

Please reach out to customercare@lightingreimagined.com to ensure that the correct dimmer switches are being picked for your project.

Electronic transformers are generally used in lower wattage applications (up to 150 watts) where magnetic transformers are larger in scale in terms of wattage and used for large applications. Electronic transformers may be dimmed using a standard incandescent dimmer versus magnetic transformers that require a low voltage dimmer due to the magnetic coil inside.

All Lighting Reimagined products are shipped with installation instructions to help customers integrate our products into their living spaces quickly and easily.

Lighting Reimagined recommends having an electrician or a professional install any lighting fixtures.

Lighting Reimagined sells both hardwire and plug-in lighting fixtures. Customers can view whether their chosen product is hardwired or plug-in through the “Description” and “Specifications” tab on the product’s page. For the most part, Desk Lamps and Floor Lamps are primarily plug-in while other types of lighting products are hardwired and require further installation steps.

Warranties vary per manufacturer and product. Please reach out to customercare@lightingreimagined.com for more information.

Generally, the proper size chandelier above a dining room is half the width of the table. So, if the size of the table is 72" long and 42" wide, then a chandelier approximately 24" in diameter is the proportionate size. Usually, a slightly larger fixture will look fine also, however, smaller sizes typically look out of place.

A chandelier or light fixture above a kitchen island should hang 30"-36" above the counter or tabletop for proper illumination. Generally, the bottom of the fixture should hang between 5'-6' above the floor.

Most bath lighting fixtures may be mounted facing up or down, depending on the individual fixture.

This depends on your desired effect. Down-lighting will emphasize the table and leave both the surrounding area and space above it darker. This is great for modern and edgy kitchens where direct light is needed for homework and other tasks. A shaded fixture or an upward bowl will create a softer more ambient light which will light the space more evenly and avoid glare.

Exterior lights are needed for safety, security and style. They serve as visual cues for your entrances and should be proportioned to your door size and the importance of that entrance. Unless your front door is on a small porch with a low overhang, they should be the largest lights on your home. A general rule is if you have 2 front lights, they should be ¼ the height of your door, and if you have 1 it should be ⅓ the door height. Lights should be hung slightly above eye level and framed within the door height.

Interior sconces should be hung so that the light source is just above eye level. This is typically around 64”. When placing vanity sconces, make sure to consider where they are located in relation to the center of your mirror.

Installing the proper size ceiling medallion is crucial to getting the look you want. Since medallions are installed on the ceiling, larger is generally better than smaller. The proper size medallion should be larger than the diameter of the chandelier below it since the medallion will appear smaller once installed onto the ceiling. For example, a 24" diameter chandelier should use either a 28" or 31" sized medallion allowing for proper proportion.

Ceiling medallions are installed using a specially formulated ceiling medallion adhesive and then secured to the ceiling using finish nails or small wood screws and then touched up with caulk. Most medallions are drilled with a 4" center hole allowing for ceiling wiring to be exposed so medallions can be installed prior to installing a chandelier.

Landscape lighting works by attaching pathway lighting, well lighting or spot lighting onto low voltage cable and then attaching it to a low voltage transformer. Typically, the cable is routed around shrubs, trees and garden beds and then the fixtures are attached to the cable using a connector. The end of the cable is attached to the transformer and powered either in a garage by plugging into an electrical outlet or hard wired outside and buried under the dirt.

Customers can view the types of bulbs used by our products on each product’s individual page under the “Description” and “Specifications” tabs. For further information please contact us at customercare@lightingreimagined.com.

Never exceed the maximum wattage marked on your light sockets. Task areas require more lighting than a hallway. There is a formula for general lighting, multiply the length times the width of your room. Take that number and multiply it by 1.5, and this will give you the wattage for incandescent lighting. A 12’ x 12’ bedroom will require 216 watts of incandescent light while a 9’ x 12’ foyer needs 162 watts.

Fluorescent and LED lights are both more efficient than incandescent lights. A 26-watt fluorescent is equivalent to a 100-watt incandescent while only 15 watts of LED are needed. LED lights also have a much longer lifespan. A 50,000-hour rating is 27 years of regular usage while fluorescents are rated for only 15,000 hours. After those 15,000 hours, the fluorescents must be properly disposed so as not to pollute our environment with mercury.