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As mentioned in our last post, track lighting has come a long way in its evolution from the rigid, clunky-looking design that achieved popularity in the 1980s, giving it a resurgence in popularity and making it one of the up and coming trends for 2010. Here is a more in-depth look at what to expect from today’s track lighting.

The track lighting family has expanded to include three categories: fixed rail lighting, free-form rail lighting, and cable lighting.

  • Fixed Rail Lighting is the least flexible, but it’s also the most budget-friendly choice, making it the most widely-used form of track lighting in today’s homes. As the name implies, it consists of a single rail with a fixed number of light fixtures at manufacturer-selected intervals. The light fixtures usually swivel and can be angled at any direction. They can be mounted on walls or ceilings, and joined together to accommodate long spaces. The rails range from straight and utilitarian to artfully curved with decorative details. Low-voltage versions have a transformer at one end of the track that delivers power to the light fixtures, allowing for relatively easy DIY installation.
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