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Get The Most Out Of Your Air Conditioning This Summer With Ceiling Fan Installation

Jul 12, 2021

Get The Most Out Of Your Air Conditioning This Summer With Ceiling Fan Installation

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Get The Most Out Of Your Air Conditioning This Summer With Ceiling Fan Installation

Get The Most Out Of Your Air Conditioning This Summer With Ceiling Fan Installation

Looking for ceiling fan installation in Des Moines to help circulate cool air in your home this summer? There’s no doubt that the practicality of a ceiling fan is ideal in the summer. They not only cool the room down but provide a comfortable amount of air circulation throughout the whole house. This can save you money on your energy bill by allowing you to run your air conditioner less frequently and at a lower temperature.

The right ceiling fan can do a lot for you and your home. Equal parts form and function, a good ceiling fan can provide a nice, relaxing breeze while also tying the room together aesthetically. But, like any home improvement project, there are more than a few things to consider before you pull the trigger on a new fan. To make sure that your fan is the right one for you, be sure to consult with a licensed professional electrician.

Size

Before you make any final decisions about any ceiling fans, you need to ensure that the fan you’re interested in is the right fit for your space. Literally. It may seem like an obvious thing, but you would be amazed to know how many inexperienced homeowners select a ceiling fan based only on visual appeal without thinking about how small or large they need it to be for their needs. For example In a room up to 50 square feet, choose a 29″ fan. Medium size rooms up to 100 square feet can fit fans from 36″ to 42″. Standard bedrooms and family rooms up to 400 square feet work best with fans that are 50″ or 52″.

Appearance

As a semi-permanent fixture, you want your newly installed ceiling fan to look good in your home. Just as an ugly couch can ruin the appeal of an otherwise beautiful room, an out of place ceiling fan can detract from the overall aesthetic of your home. And since most fans come with lighting fixtures, you also can consider which lighting will best compliment your room. There are options like spotlights and multiple glass shades that can be added to a fitter to enhance the design. A friend or family member with a keen eye for interior design will jump at the chance to help find you the perfect fan, but failing that, our resident expert representatives are ready, willing, and able to assist you in deciding on a fan that accentuates your home’s existing features.

Cooling Power

Power, in the sense of how much cooling ability the fan brings to the table. A fan’s primary function is first and foremost to supply a refreshing cool breeze to your living space. Depending entirely on your preferences, a fan can provide a barely-there breeze or a noticeable gust of air. The air intensity, or lack thereof, is a huge part of picking a ceiling fan that you shouldn’t take lightly.

Energy Efficiency

With everyone trying to be ecologically friendly these days, having a fan that is good on electricity may be something that’s important to you. Thankfully, ceiling fans are some of the best cooling products for conserving energy. Most fans only consume about 90 or so watts of electricity, leaving even the greenest A/C systems in the dust. That said, many people install an extra ceiling fan in a room to act as an energy-efficient cooling alternative to air conditioning.

Unique Ceiling Fans for Different Rooms

Are you thinking of putting a fan in the bathroom? What about an outdoor fan to accentuate your covered patio? For more unorthodox installations, you need an especially designed fan. Bathroom fans need to be designed with small spaces in mind, and outdoor fans need specialized casings to protect them from the elements. Placing improper fans in these types of locations could mean serious damage to your fan and/or home.

Contact Integra Electrical Today For Ceiling Fan Installation

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Our team of expert electricians are standing by now for ceiling fan installation in Des Moines! Installing a new ceiling fan or upgrading the one you already have will not only brighten up your lighting, but circulate your indoor air to help you get the most out of your heating and air conditioning all year long. And for an ultra-low cost of about $0.01 per hour to operate, you will benefit from not only their functionality, but their ability to update the look and feel of your room.  Call our office today and see why local homeowners trust their electrical systems to Integra!

Electrical Outlet Upgrades In Des Moines

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Ceiling Fan Installation In Polk City

Jun 25, 2021

Ceiling Fan Installation In Polk City

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Ceiling Fan Installation In Polk City

Ceiling Fan Installation In Polk City

Looking for ceiling fan installation in Polk City to help circulate cool air in your home this summer? There’s no doubt that the practicality of a ceiling fan is ideal in the summer. They not only cool the room down but provide a comfortable amount of air circulation throughout the whole house. This can save you money on your energy bill by allowing you to run your air conditioner less frequently and at a lower temperature. The team of expert residential electricians at Integra Electrical recently completely a ceiling fan installation in Polk City along with several lighting upgrades for a homeowner who was to not only improve their home’s air circulation, but the quality of their lighting, too.

Recessed Lighting To Compliment Your New Ceiling Fan

Bright and even lighting can be achieved in even the darkest parts of your home with recessed lighting installation. These overhead lights were dispersed throughout the ceiling, for full illumination of a laundry room, without the need for any bulky fixtures. With recessed lighting, there is no longer a need for multiple lamps and a lack of outlets. They are perfect for low-ceilings and work very well in kitchens, hallways basements, and more.

Why Install a Ceiling Fan?

If you plan on using air conditioning in your home this summer, you may not see the benefit of installing or upgrading a ceiling fan. However, using a ceiling fan may actually help you get the most out of your air conditioner. For an average of $0.01/hr. (Yes, you read that correctly – one cent per hour!), you can extend the reach of the cool, conditioned air produced by your A/C. So even rooms without vents can still still stay cool. Most new ceiling fans are designed to operate this energy efficiently, so even if you already have a ceiling fan, you may still be able to save money by upgrading to a newer model.

A new ceiling fan installation in Polk City will benefit you not just in the summer, but all year long. It can be run in the winter, as well, to extend the reach of your heat. This can help uneven heating in your home by helping the air travel between rooms.

Pendant Lighting & Fixture Upgrades

Modern light fixture upgrades helped transform this Polk City home into an updated luxury space. Their existing light fixtures dated the home with their tarnished brass finish and dull, dim illumination. Working in conjunction with their new recessed lighting, the metal pendant lights installed by Integra Electrical have an industrial chic appearance and will add a touch of flare to the homeowner’s décor. Lighting upgrades are an affordable way to give a room a whole new feel. This pendant lighting upgrade was very affordable, and actually gave the homeowners some extra budget leftover that they were able to spend on other parts of their renovation.

Call Integra Today For Ceiling Fan Installation in Polk City

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Our team of expert electricians are standing by now for ceiling fan installation in Polk City! Installing a new ceiling fan or upgrading the one you already have will not only brighten up your lighting, but circulate your indoor air to help you get the most out of your heating and air conditioning all year long. And for an ultra-low cost of about $0.01 per hour to operate, you will benefit from not only their functionality, but their ability to update the look and feel of your room.  Call our office today and see why local homeowners trust their electrical systems to Integra!

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Recessed Lighting Upgrades In Grimes

Apr 28, 2021

Recessed Lighting Upgrades In Grimes

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Recessed Lighting Upgrades In Grimes

Looking for recessed lighting upgrades in Grimes to modernize your home? One of the biggest concerns that you should have as a homeowner is finding the right additions to add more appeal to your residence. For most homeowners in Grimes, recessed lighting upgrades throughout the house can make a world of difference. Lighting is one of the main issues that should be addressed when trying to improve not only the appearance, but the functionality of each room in your house. Without proper lighting upgrades, you will experience issues like an overall decline in the room’s atmosphere or the inability to function in either rooms due to a lack of visibility. Read on to see the progress of a recent recessed lighting upgrade in Grimes completed by the experts at Integra Electrical.

Recessed Lighting Upgrades In Grimes

Bright and even lighting can be achieved in even the darkest parts of your home with recessed lighting installation. These overhead lights are dispersed throughout the ceiling, or placed exactly where you would like them, for full illumination without the need for any bulk fixtures. They are perfect for low-ceilings and work very well in kitchens, hallways and basements.

Recessed lights were installed on living room and bedroom ceiling beams to enhance the unique structure of these rooms. There is no longer a need for multiple lamps and a lack of outlets. The new recessed lights illuminate the rooms with elegance and all wiring was hidden within the ceiling beams to maintain the sleek appearance.

GFCI Outlet Safety

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (or GCFIs) are commonly used in outlets, and can immediately shut off the electric power to reduce the risk of electric shock or fires. They’re intended to trigger when current is flowing through a person or through the water. While these are not always necessary for lamps in rooms without running water or regular moisture, they do improve the overall safety of your electrical system. We installed a GFCI outlet in the bathroom of this Grimes home so they can safely operate their removable bidet.

Ceiling Fan Replacement

There’s no doubt that the practicality of a ceiling fan is ideal. They not only cool the room down but provide a comfortable amount of air circulation throughout the whole house. This can save you money on your energy bill. This house replaced an old, builder’s-grade light fixture with a modern ceiling fan to not only improve their kitchen’s air circulation, but the quality of their lighting, too.

Smart Outlet Installation

While completing this Grimes recessed lighting installation, we replaced a three way dimmer switch in the kitchen with a more modern 3-way smart outlet. Smart outlets connect to Wi-Fi and give you the option to control the dimming and timing of the corresponding lighting with smartphone apps, or even with your voice. It’s like the clap on/clap off lamp of the modern age! Smart outlets were also installed in the bedroom and the living room. These outlets allow USB cables to be plugged directly into them without the need for any adaptors. So you can charge your phones, laptops and other electronics without the need to search around for a wall-outlet block!

If you have ever had to fumble around searching for a lamp switch after entering a dark room, then you can understand these homeowners’ frustration. And it may be time to schedule a lighting upgrade, yourself! A cleaner, more modern appearance was a major goal for these recessed lighting upgrades in Grimes.

Call Integra Today For Recessed Lighting Upgrades In Grimes

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Our team of expert electricians are standing by now for help with recessed lighting upgrades in Grimes! Upgrading your lighting is not only a way to inexpensively modernize your home, but can greatly improve the functionality of each room. No more gaudy chandeliers or tripping over the rug while trying to turn on a lamp in the dark. Call our office today and see why local homeowners trust their electrical systems to Integra!

Electrical Outlet Upgrades In Des Moines

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Des Moines Garage Wiring

Mar 24, 2021

Des Moines Garage Wiring

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Des Moines Garage Wiring

Looking for Des Moines garage wiring services? If you’re living in an older home or have rental properties that are more than ten years old, you may be faced with aging electrical wiring and services. Determining how and what to upgrade can be challenging at best, especially if you’re not familiar with rewiring options and requirements. In general, electrical work should only be performed by licensed contractors, but it’s important to have a solid baseline understanding of the options available for rewiring your home, or, in the case of our most recent rewiring job in Des Moines, your garage.

Why Rewire Your Garage?

Many years ago, having around 60 amps of electricity was considered to be plenty for a “modern” home. Today’s energy demands are much greater, and can put a significant strain on an aging electrical system. According to experts, anything less than 100 amps is unlikely to provide the electrical service needed by today’s standards, but most homes today are outfitted with up to 200 amps to allow room for growth. Bottom line: don’t wait for electrical outages or flying sparks from your Des Moines garage wiring to decide to have a professional review your system. Instead, be proactive about electrical maintenance and save yourself time and money.

If you are looking to modernize your garage and upgrade it to a more usable space, rewiring may be the first necessary step. Many old homes were built using knob and tube wiring, which is no longer up to building safety codes. So even if the electrical wiring inside your home has been updated recently, your garage power system may still be outdated. Integra Electrical provides outstanding rewiring services including Des Moines garage wiring so you can make the most of your garage space.

This Des Moines garage wiring project required the installation of seven new circuits in order to accommodate the homeowner’s updates. With the new circuits installed by the team here at Integra, they were able to safely install several new lighting fixtures to make the garage a usable workspace, even at night. They will also now be able to safely install an electric vehicle home charging station in the future without the need for any additional upgrades.

To even further optimize this Des Moines garage’s functionality, we wired and installed a double switch to operate their new lighting. No more fumbling around in the dark looking for lamps, tripping over extension cords or trying to track down a pull string for this family.

Rewiring Options

Rewiring a building carries a lot of challenges: ensuring that you have the correct electrical services to the building without ripping up walls, floors or installed decorations being the first big hurdle. That said, there are still big benefits to be found by rewiring your home, such as lowered reliance on dangerous electrical practices such as multiple power strips and extension cords or damage to sensitive electronics due to power surges or drop-offs. There are a few options when you’re considering a major electrical service upgrade: rewiring your entire home and/or garage (big dollars!) or upgrading specific parts such as your electrical service panel — a much more cost-effective option if it will work for your home.

  • Updating your electrical panel is another option that may help get your system back up to standards. While this is the first step in any rewiring project, it’s possible that this step may be enough to keep your home safe and effectively utilize the power you have available for quite some time. This is a good option when funds or time are limited, or when you don’t feel you’re quite up to the major project of rewiring your garage. Replacing circuit breakers and electrical panels may not completely solve your electrical challenges, but they could potentially reduce them. It’s important to note that this step doesn’t fix faulty wiring, it simply provides your home with more power to be distributed throughout the current electrical structure that you have in place.
  • Rewiring your home is the best option to consider if your home or garage is greater than 40 years old. Wiring was significantly different around that time, and not only are you dealing with standards that may not quite be up to snuff, but the general decay of the wiring itself over time increasingly becomes a factor. The unfortunate fact is that electrical wiring is inside your walls, and getting to it is not easy at all. Switches often have to be replaced, you’ll need new wires, outlets, fixtures — and then the cost of any repair and repainting that’s required — altogether can cost from $5,000 to $8,000 for homes of an average size. That number shoots up significantly if you’re dealing with a larger home that has any type of restricted access to the Des Moines garage wiring, or special wiring requirements such as for an indoor swimming pool or theater setup.

Standard Requirements For Des Moines Garage Wiring & Rewiring

Staying within recommended specs can be complicated, but there are certain simple items to keep in mind when you’re considering a rewiring project.

  • Circuits in the kitchen and dining room should be a higher output 20 amp circuit, because they are more likely to draw additional current
  • When they’re not present, add a GFCI (ground fault circuit interrupter) to any outlets that are near a water source
  • Match your numbers: a 15 amp fuse should only be used with a 15 amp cable. A mismatch between wiring and circuit breakers is a recipe for disaster

Garages, especially unfinished ones, can be susceptible to damage from the harsh weather elements. Although this homeowner will be insulating and finishing their garage in the near future, the expert electricians on site from Integra still went ahead and installed electrical metallic tubing (EMT) to protect this Des Moines garage wiring to ensure the safety of not just the garage, but the people inside of it. EMT  is made from heavy-duty galvanized steel to protect the wires threaded through it from magnetic fields, weather damage and contortion.

Electrical Hazard Warning Signs

Keep your home safe and worry-free by knowing the warning signs that can occur when your Des Moines garage wiring is no longer safe. Trained electricians can spot subtle signs, but diligent homeowners can be on the lookout for these potential problems.

  • Circuit breakers that trip unexpectedly and often
  • Lights that flicker or dim
  • Buzzing sound from lamps, or a slight shock when you’re turning on appliances
  • Char marks on electrical outlets, or outlets that are warm to the touch
  • Lack of ground fault indicators where needed (kitchens, bathrooms — anywhere you find water)
  • Frayed wires or damaged and visible insulation
  • The smell of burning vinyl or plastic in various places throughout your home

Of course, it’s important to know that the most common cause of faulty Des Moines garage wiring is when homeowners attempt to make changes themselves instead of working with qualified and trained professionals. It’s critical to ensure that any individual that you hire to work on your home and garage’s electrical systems is fully licensed.

Lifespan of Electrical Systems

The good news is that even though it can be challenging to get through a rewiring project, once you do complete it you should be set literally for life. The rating for most copper wiring is around 100 years with the proper installation. Environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity may also play a part in determining the usable life of your electrical system. In unusually warm areas, it’s not unusual for wiring to fail early simply due to the failure of the insulation protecting the wires themselves. Service panels generally have a 10-year to lifetime warranty, but should be reviewed more often for overall fitness.

Keeping your electrical systems up to date is an important part of home ownership. Waiting for your Des Moines garage wiring to go bad or have problems before you take action can cause some serious damage — not only to your home and property, but also potentially to your life. When it comes to electrical systems, it is always safest to have a licensed professional electrician on call for answers. That’s why Integra Electrical is available to help you at all hours of the day and night in the event that you ever need 24/7 emergency service.

Call Integra Today For Des Moines Garage Wiring

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Our team of expert electricians are standing by now for help with all your Des Moines garage wiring needs! Older homes and their garages may not have enough circuits to accommodate the modern lifestyle and all the electronics that come along with it. If you are looking to utilize your garage with lighting and other electronics, you may require rewiring in order to guarantee its safety. Knob and tube wiring no longer complies with modern building safety codes, and may jeopardize the safety of not only your electronic system, but also your family if you overload it. When in doubt, call a licensed, professional electrician to upgrade or review your electrical wires.  Call our office today and see why local homeowners trust their electrical systems to Integra!

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Circuit Installation In Carlisle

Feb 15, 2021

Circuit Installation In Carlisle

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Circuit Installation In Carlisle

Looking for circuit installation in Carlisle to bring adequate power to your Iowa home?  When circuit breakers become overloaded, they shut off as a safety mechanism. If yours are tripping regularly, there is an issue that needs to be addressed by an electrician. Short circuiting  can occur within your electrical wiring when there is a low current connection between your fuse box and the device you want to power on. For example, if there is something wrong with the wires that are connecting everything, they might “short” out. The coating on the wire could be worn away, or broken from the breaker to the outlet. Even small animals in the rodent family sometimes chew through electrical wires in your walls. This is usually a problem that needs to be looked at by an electrician because sparks or fire can occur.  Read on to see the progress of a recent circuit installation completed by the experts at Integra Electrical.

30 AMP Circuit Installation in Carlisle

We made the decision to install a 30 amp circuit to this Carlisle home’s electrical panel so their living room and dining room could have adequate power. They were previously unable to use their dining room light while several of their kitchen appliances were running. We also installed a three-way switch to allow the ceiling fan/light fixture in the dining room to be controlled by switches at both the kitchen and the hallway entrances.

20 AMP Circuit Installation in Carlisle

The 20 amp circuit installed by Integra Electrical will power the kitchen and hallway lighting. These homeowners will no longer need to decide between which light they want to run – they can now see their walking paths clearly at all times, regardless of the time of day. Their bedroom ceiling fan was upgraded to a sleeker, more modern model to give the room an easy update.

Electrical Switch Troubleshooting & Replacement

Our team was able to improve the usability of this home’s newly updated lighting systems by not only installing new switches, but by troubleshooting and replacing their faulty existing ones.  If nothing is plugged into the outlet or there aren’t too many items stressing the electrical supply, it’s perfectly normal for it to be a tad warm. The lights tend to do that in a house. In general if it’s too hot to touch, that’s a serious problem. Damaged wires can cause excessive heat on regular switch plates.

Call Integra Today For Circuit Installation In Carlisle

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Our team of expert electricians are standing by in Carlisle now for help with all your home’s panel upgrade and circuit installation needs! Circuit breakers prevent your circuits from getting overloaded. As the electricity being drawn from a particular circuit begins to reach 100% capacity, the circuit will shut off to protect the electrical wiring in your home. Older homes may not have enough circuits to accommodate the modern lifestyle and all the electronics that come along with it. When in doubt, call a licensed, professional electrician to upgrade or review your circuit panels.  Call our office today and see why local homeowners trust their electrical systems to Integra!

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Lighting Upgrades In Norwalk

Jan 11, 2021

Lighting Upgrades In Norwalk

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Lighting Upgrades In Norwalk

Looking for lighting upgrades in Norwalk to modernize your home? One of the biggest concerns that you should have as a homeowner is finding the right additions to add more appeal to your residence. For most homeowners in Norwalk, lighting upgrades throughout the house can make a world of difference. Lighting is one of the main issues that should be addressed when trying to improve not only the appearance, but the functionality of each room in your house. Without proper lighting upgrades, you will experience issues like an overall decline in the room’s atmosphere or the inability to function in either rooms due to a lack of visibility. Read on to see the progress of a recent lighting upgrade in Norwalk completed by the experts at Integra Electrical.

Kitchen & Bathroom Lighting Upgrades In Norwalk

Bathroom Vanity & Sconce Lighting

One of the most used methods of illuminating a bathroom is vanity lighting. Not only will a light fixture above your bathroom vanity or mirror help you to navigate your way to the bathroom during the night time hours, they can offer a level of appeal that is unrivaled. A simple light fixture change is one of the easiest ways to help bring your bathroom back from 1970. This modern track lighting sconce added a touch of class to the bathroom in this Norwalk home.

Ceiling Fan Replacement

There’s no doubt that the practicality of a ceiling fan is ideal. They not only cool the room down but provide a comfortable amount of air circulation throughout the whole house. This can save you money on your energy bill. This house replaced an old, builder’s-grade light fixture with a modern ceiling fan to not only improve their kitchen’s air circulation, but the quality of their lighting, too.

Recessed Lighting

Bright and even lighting can be achieved in even the darkest parts of your home with recessed lighting installation. These overhead lights are dispersed throughout the ceiling, or placed exactly where you would like them, for full illumination without the need for any bulk fixtures. They are perfect for low-ceilings and work very well in kitchens, hallways and basements.

This basement has very few small windows, making natural lighting scarce. Recessed lights were installed to increase its functionality. There is no longer a need for multiple lamps and a lack of outlets. This space can now be utilized as a gathering area as it was intended.

Basement Lighting Installation

Even the basement of this home in Norwalk received lighting upgrades. A no-frills lamp with a new switch will allow this homeowner to easily navigate this area for storage and access to utilities.

Light Switch Installation


If you have ever had to fumble around searching for a lamp switch after entering a dark room, then you can understand these homeowners’ frustration. And it may be time to schedule a lighting upgrade, yourself! Improved functionality was a major goal for these lighting upgrades in Norwalk. A double switch was installed to allow the new ceiling fan in the kitchen to be controlled independently of the light, saving the hassle of having to control it manually.

Call Integra Today For Lighting Upgrades In Norwalk

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Our team of expert electricians are standing by now for help with lighting upgrades in Norwalk! Upgrading your lighting is not only a way to inexpensively modernize your home, but can greatly improve the functionality of each room. No more gaudy chandeliers or tripping over the rug while trying to turn on a lamp in the dark. Call our office today and see why local homeowners trust their electrical systems to Integra!

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8 Kitchen and Bathroom Lighting Upgrades

Sep 02, 2020

8 Kitchen and Bathroom Lighting Upgrades

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kitchen and bathroom lighting upgrades

Ways To Upgrade Your Home Lighting

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One of the biggest concerns that you should have as a homeowner is finding the right additions to add more appeal to your residence. For most homeowners, making upgrades in both their bathroom and kitchen is important due to the amount of use these areas get. Lighting is one of the main issues that should be addressed when trying to make these areas more functional. Without proper lighting upgrades, you will experience issues like an overall decline in the room’s atmosphere or the inability to function in either room due to a lack of visibility. Below are some of the lighting upgrades you need to consider for your home’s bathroom and kitchen.

1. Track Lighting

If you are looking to increase both the appeal and visibility in the bathroom or kitchen of your home, then track lighting is a great option. Track lighting is easy to install and will provide a higher degree of illumination. The addition of track lighting will allow you to point the lamps in any direction that you want, which only increases the level of customization you can take advantage of.

2. Self and Cabinet Lighting

One of the most poorly lit areas in a bathroom or kitchen is around the cabinets. Trying to find spices or even towels without the proper amount of lighting can be nearly impossible. Installing under cabinet lighting is the best way to solve this problem while adding an ambiance to the kitchen and bathroom areas in your home.

3. Chandeliers are a Great Addition

Creating an environment in your bathroom or kitchen that is luxurious and classy is easy when finding the right chandelier. In smaller bathrooms and kitchens, having a chandelier is essential due to the space that it can save you. If you have no room for floor lamps in these areas, a chandelier is a great option due to the amount of light it can produce and the appeal it is able to add. When choosing a chandelier, you will need to contemplate just how grandiose you want it to be. There are a variety of different chandeliers on the market, which means you can achieve the customized look you need with ease.

4. Recessed Lighting

Are you looking for lighting fixtures that can help to make your bathroom or kitchen appear bigger? Recessed lighting is a great option when trying to accomplish this task. Adding recessed lighting will result in what is called wall washing. This term is used to describe a lighting fixture that offers increased illumination to the walls in a particular room. Most homeowners who have sloped ceilings will benefit the most from the installation of recessed lighting and the subsequent wall washing effect it will produce.

5. Dimmer Switch

If you are looking for more control of the lighting that you have in your bathroom and kitchen, then a dimmer switch is a great option. Not only with the installation of this switch allow you to adjust the brightness of a room, but it will also allow you to save energy in the process. Generally, bulbs will last 25% longer when used in conjunction with a dimmer switch.

6. Change Light Bulbs

When trying to improve the ambiance and illumination that you have in the bathroom or kitchen in your home, you may want to change out the existing light bulbs. You need to make sure that the bulbs you are using are the right wattage. Using a higher wattage than recommended can lead to the bulbs burning out quicker.

7. Bathroom Mirror Lighting

One of the most used methods of illuminating a bathroom is via a mirror with lights built into it. Not only will these mirrors help you to navigate your way to the bathroom during the night time hours, but they can also offer a level of appeal that is unrivaled. When trying to get the right backlit bathroom mirror, you will have to take some measurements to ensure you get the proper fit. Due to the complexity involved in installing these mirrors, you will need to hire a professional with plenty of experience to help out.

8. Accent Lighting

In some instances, the reason for installing additional lighting in the bathroom and kitchen of a home is to highlight some of the structural features it has. Using accent lighting will allow you to draw attention to the best features in your home while creating an ambiance in the process. If you are unsure what type of structural elements you need to highlight with accent lighting, then having a professional familiar with home illumination give you guidance is vital.

Investing in new bathroom lighting will not only add more appeal to your home, but it can also increase the value. Choosing energy-efficient lighting can also help you to save money on utility bills over time.

When you need lighting repairs or installation, call the experts at Integra Electrical! 

By zach@admachines.com